FWIW, I interpreted more as "This is something I wanted to see happen, and I'm glad to see it happening even if I'm not involved in it."
That's correct. I can't even really take credit for any of the really nice work, as much as I wish I could!
Could be either. Nevertheless, while tone is tricky in text, the writer is responsible for relieving ambiguity.
That's correct. I can't even really take credit for any of the really nice work, as much as I wish I could!