Maturity, Responsibility, Knowledge

Item 1: We were in the car the other day and Owen was talking about something and I said "What? I can't hear you" and he said ""No, no, no, Mommy!!!!! I was just talking to Elliot" and I swear I could hear in his voice how he was rolling his eyes when he said it.... then he continued telling Elliot whatever it was he was saying..... after my initial thought of "Cool, I love how they keep each other company", my next thought was "Oh no, the secrets are starting already?????? He's four going on 14!!!!!"

Item 2: A few weeks ago one Saturday, I was nursing Elliot into an afternoon nap in the bedroom while Paul and Owen were playing in the living room. Paul was "playing" with Owen while lying down on the couch and resting his eyes a little... well, Owen knew what had to be done... he said "DADDY!!!! Be responsible and wake up and PLAY with me!!!!!!!!"

Item 3: Other news? He counts to 100 easily and with only one or two prompts along the way, AND he knows all his continents:

Oh, and Owen has been learning to read! Tonight we went out for dinner and he was so excited to be able to sound out the signs in the "C-O-F-F-E-E ... Coffee!!!!!" Shop. "Where is another sign for me to read, Mommy?" He was sooooo eager and proud. What a fantastic world is opening up to him with this newfound ability.