When did she get so grown-up?

A few minutes ago, Action Girl (age 8) recieved a call from a school mate who is an acquaintance. They had been in each other's class a full year ago. They had bumped into each other at the beach last night.

The reason I'm mentioning this is becasue I was struck, really knocked out, by how mature she was on the phone. Polite, sure... but social and genuine. She ended the call with a very genuine- sounding "Well, thanks for calling!" It just sounded beyond her. Or, at least where I that she was.

B.