But she still has to clean her room

My daughter was in her first competition ever (I think). She was playing her violin (Beethoven's Ode to Joy) in the Kiwanis Music Festival.

A big group, eight kids, ranging in ages I figure about 5 to 10. They were all so cute and so nervous except for a boy who has lessons after my girl but I don't think anything riles that kid.

Anyway, SHE CAME IN THIRD!!! No "participant" ribbon for her! Oh, she was soooo happy. Best of all, the boy she knows leaned over and gave her a big "thumbs up" when she won, even though he didn't place. There's hope for future generations.

Now I need a drink.