Deb donna my girls will be 11 and 9 this year so been where you both are and come out the other side

Deb on potty training just make it as relaxed as possible if you make a big deal it becomes something bigger than it is, just have the potty available all day and with nappy on ask him every 20 mins or so if he needs then get him used to sitting on it when ever he wants. Then go for pants when you are sure he's recognising that he needs, I used pull ups and Thinking about it both my girls went straight to the toilet, then you don't have to take potty everywhere with you and they are doing the same as you. Just go steady and gentle it will happen when he's ready (is he hiding to do a poo that's usually a good sign they know what is happening) good luck with it all. Definately make your own sticker chart with him too cause kids love visual praise x
Donna your little boy sounds adorable letting his little friends do all the work he he. When my daughter was about 3 I used to look after my friends little boy same age and had to get them ready for nursery, well jess would be done and sitting ready and James would still be in his pants looking at his uniform used drive me nuts ha ha but he got there and now they are 11 and he's such a lovely boy very particular about his apperance. Again praise and encouragement is the way to go he's only learning and won't be like this forever, I'm sure he can do it all and like you say he's a clever little one and already clocked that others will do it for him so why do it yourself lol xx