Growing Up So Fast

This morning Finn said he wanted a drink. I was indisposed at the time so I said I’d get it for him in a minute. He took himself into the kitchen, selected one of the plastic cups that live near the water filter, put it under the water filter tap and lifted the tap to put water in it. Without spilling a drop.

Later on Finn asked if Danny was coming. I explained that we had to wait for Aunty Fee to ring us. “But my dad rang to Uncle Fig last night.” he said. Yes, I agreed, but the arrangement Dad made with Uncle Fig was for Aunty Fee to ring us today. And with that he went back to playing on the computer. Maybe I shouldn’t be surprised but I was by Finn’s ability to discuss something he wants really badly with me and accept the answer without becoming upset.

Finn suddenly seems so mature. I’m sure at some stage today he’ll revert to the 3 year old stereotype but for the moment my very grown up little kid has me feeling a combination of fear and pride that is quite new.