I had to aww at your daughter with measuring herself every week. I've been there, haha. I remember I did that for the Wheelie at Six Flags over Georgia. I got in the ride, strapped myself in, then screamed to be let out lol. (I believe I was 6).
Congrats on your half! :D
I'm sure most people don't know he's supposed to move. It's kind of like in acting how they say "if you mess up, nobody will know!"
They just expect nobody to know..