I think this is what impresses me the most. My daughter is smart and very capable of putting together a very good science project. I wasn't expecting her to win, but I wasn't surprised either.
She is a very sensitive child though, and easily affected by the moods of others, or a random comment that would hardly be noticed by most people. So for her to just let it roll off her back was a big deal. That part DID surprise me.
Aww. Thanks. (wonders where the blushing smiley is)