gentleness intelligence?

what kind of intelligence is it? even as a baby, Moses never pulled on my hair or earrings. and now, as a three-year old, he knows how to handle his baby sister. i've never really had to teach him to be gentle with her; he acts like a kid who's been around babies a lot in his life (but he actually hasn't). he pets her hair, kisses her forehead, and puts his hands on her belly. he even talks to her in third person ("Moses is taking a shower, Baby Girl."), it's the sweetest thing. he knows that the baby doesn't know any better, and if she kicks him or something, he knows that she didn't mean it. how does he know all these things??

the other day, he was lying on my lap/chest, and he realized that my boobs hurt because of nursing (i didn't remind him, he just realized it on his own), so he got up, and put his pillow on my chest so he could lie on that. he knew it would feel more comfortable for me. how?? this child is a genius.

also, yesterday, he was watching the movie Cars (again), and he actually got up from the couch, on his own volition, picked up the remote control and said, "i shouldn't watch too much cars," and turned the TV off.

this is the kind of stuff that makes me feel bad for complaining about being home with him. but i do. because even though he's generally a super remarkable, wonderful kid, he also says, "Mommy, watch this! Mommy, look at me!" about a million times a day, pushes boundaries all day (and all evening!) long, randomly acts totally brainless and helpless, and has major meltdowns over seemingly minor things. i guess he is just three years old, and has a relatively new baby sister, and is home instead of at daycare. three big reasons to have some behavioral hiccups.

i am overall very thankful that he's not a jealous type of kid. he knows baby girl needs me, and he has only ever had positive things to say about Eden. he suggests things she might need/want, and he is mindful of her. he is insatiably asking for snuggle time with me, but i think it's just because he misses time with me. i miss you too, mosey.