Overcoming fears...

So months ago my husband purchased a 4-wheeler for Carly.  He was so excited to find this beast of machinery on good ole Craigslist.  Bragging about what deal he had found in this red & black beauty, he promptly went out and bought a matching helmet, gloves and goggles for our girl to rock out while she wheeled around our yard.

But in true Carly fashion, she did not arise to the occasion.  She was not overwhelmed with excitement to jump on and ride as my husband had so hoped.  It has been months of coxing , and encouraging, and overenthusiastically prompting ...  And FINALLY! we have progress...

I heard the motor running and I knew my girl was overcoming her fears!

And I was so proud of her!

Now, let me just be honest, I was in no way happy about my oldest riding around on some un-enclosed 4 wheeled monstrosity of a machine (and while some of you may say I'm over-reacting.  Those of you with children will understand my apprehension).  But who can argue with this smile??

She was so proud of herself, and despite my anxiety of the 4 wheeled beast, and I was so proud of my girl overcoming her fears!