Rips

Abby was so excited after gymnastics practice tonight.  She had to show her hands at me.

Big news.

She has rips.

You know, like "real gymnasts."  From the bars.

(and don't doubt because they aren't bleeding, her coaches confirmed)

I know you can't see them here, but we took a picture for posterity's sake.

My little gymnast.

EDITED TO ADD:

Abby started to tell Matt about her rips and I got so many  more details.  She has 3, plus blisters.  She can't wait to ride the bus tomorrow because there are 2 girls on the bus who are also in gymnastics who have rips but Abby has never had any and she can't wait to share that she now has them too.