Could be! I think it's hard to determine giftedness from such things, since milestones vary between children so much to start with, plus kids these days get such a barrage of stimulation unlike when we were children, plus some children simply exist in a more educationally enriched environment early on. I think recognizing different number bonds is a good foundational instinct, certainly. And another giftie in the family increases the probability that your older child is gifted too.
I probably shouldn't be admitting to this ... but pretty much all he knows is from his video games or tv. Anytime I had the need to "teach him" something, I found out he already knows it. So I gave up and figured there's plenty of time for real learning when school comes. But it does make me wonder sometimes how much more (or not?) would these two kids know if I actually did try to teach them things above and beyond of what they pick up on their own?
