I think they don't understand that with these kids, it's not usually us pushing them... they push themselves.
For example, DD6 has asked us to take her to the public library, because she wants to explore the adult section. This is a kid who I'm reading Harry Potter to at night, and a couple months ago she tried to read a little on her own, and gave up in frustration. But since then, I've caught her twice reading ahead on her own with comprehension. A couple days ago she'd read ahead a couple pages, and she asked me to pick up where she'd just left off, "Right there at 'Divination.'"
And I think this story just answered your question, Artsmartmom, because that looks like quite a jump in reading ability to me. And this seems to be her operating mode in just about everything. Blink, and you'll miss it.
