Boy stories

A friend asked me for a new B story. Seems like I always have something to retell regarding B and his articulation. I hear myself in him more and more. I did not think that was suppose to happen at 4 years old.
He was in his room for a quiet time and I was at the computer. I don't remember what he came out to 'talk' to me about but as he was going off, I had to cover my mouth to conceal my huge smile - he was just cracking me up. He looked at me and said "Do you think that is funny? Do you really think that is funny? Why do you think that is funny?" I finally said, "Yes I do" and then he began to smile. The last time I was updating the blog B and J were in the shower. B called me in there and I told him to hold on. He proceeded to call me a few more times but I was trying to get the pictures downloaded. Finally he appeared in the bathroom doorway and said "Mom, I have told you to come in here 3 times now and you have not come in here. Why have you not done what I asked you to? I have told you 3 times."
Today some friends were over with their kids. As everyone was getting ready to leave one mom was picking up a few last minute toys that the kids had missed. As B sat on the couch watching this, he turned to my friend and said very matter of factly "Beth, there are some over here", which was right next to where he was sitting! That got a big smile out of all of us.
J on the other hand. Time to shut the bathroom doors. He can now, standing on his tippy toes, just barely reach into the bathroom drawers and pull everything out. Funny he has not figured out how to put it all back. He also figured out how to climb on top of the bathroom counter. I asked him to show me how he did it and with a huge smile he did. The bad part is, he stands on the toilet paper holder, which I know will soon break. That will be a bad fall and he will get wedged in between the toilet and the counter. But the look of accomplishment on his face is precious. Too bad this is one stunt I have to put the kabosh on!
My healthy great niece made it into the world on Monday morning. All are well and we are awaiting pictures!
Gearing up for some more tennis and bike riding tomorrow. The days are cooling off and the snow will eventually be here!