Follow the leader

Whit spent the morning in Owen's class yesterday and had a chance to see him in action. While she had a small group sitting with her playing games (including Owen), three separate times other kids came over to ask him questions:

Owen, we're done building the castle. What should we do now? (Build the towers.)

Owen, Sam won't share the blocks. What should I do? (You need to tell the teacher, she'll help.)

Owen, when you're done can you help with the block project? (Yes, when I'm done playing with my Mum.)

It was very cute. Whit said he wasn't being bossy, he was functioning like the little leader of the group.