We have the same rule in this house as well. The last few days though, Cubby has jumped onto the counter. He will just sit there and look at you and tilt his head. As if he is saying 'Aren't I cute up here?' When I tell him to get down in a stern voice, he reaches his paw and grabs my arm and starts giving me a bath. At least he's cute so I can't get mad at him. When I put him back onto the floor he looks at me with that look of 'What did I do wrong?' Then he will go play for the rest of the day. His treats are on the counter (I am giving them to my mom for the strays she feeds) we think that is why he has been getting up there the last few days. He isn't allowed to have treats so maybe he thinks I forgot about them and he will get them himself.

Katie