I have an advanced daughter about to turn 10. She began reading on her own at 3-1/2. I spent the first so many years of her education trying to catch up to her. Lots of "Oh, you're halfway through this level and ready to jump ahead to the next one? Okay." We're finally in a rhythm and she's excelling.
Then I have my more-average-than-average daughter who really took off reading around 6-7 years of age, who is nearly 9 and struggling with spelling.
Enter my 28-month-old son. He was counting backwards from 10 by his second birthday, counts well above 20, occasionally skipping a number here or there and ending at 20-10. He also knows all his letters, shapes, colors. So, yesterday, he wanted to play on the computer, so we sat down and started up Starfall. He blew me away-like he tends to do-when he was telling me the missing beginning sound of C-V-C words. I had planned on starting preschool with him when we move in a couple months, but I now realize he may be ready for some kindergarten activities instead.
Anyway... I don't need advice or anything. Just needed ears to listen without judging me. :) I just hope he doesn't eventually start getting the emotional meltdowns I have to deal with several times a week with his oldest sister.