"Mommy, I will do it because I am a gentleman."

Lately, Tyler has been doing more things for himself. He ends every reason for doing things himself with the statement, "Because I am a gentleman." Today, he asked for a snack. The snacks are on the lower shelf of the pantry so that they kids can reach them. Tyler wanted goldfish which requires a small cup. I was sitting on the couch watching TV. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed Tyler climbing on the counter to open the cabinet with the small cups.

When I asked what was he doing? He simply replied, "I am getting a bowl for my goldfish because I am a gentleman."  He was able to climb on the counter because he retrieved the step stool out of the bathroom.  He climbed up, sat down, opened the cabinet, got the cup, closed the cabinet, jumped down and got the goldfish.  Next, I am going to teach him how to make breakfast for his sister.