Baby Gabe

We’re discovering there is no adequate means of babyproofing for Baby Gabe.  We have lever handles that he can now reach.  He has a little scooter, but instead of sitting on it and scooting around with his legs, he finds it more enjoyable to stand on it like a skateboard.  He tries to climb onto anything chest high or lower.  And if there’s nothing to climb, he’s been known to stack his books and climb those.  He literally walks on his tiptoes so he can scan what’s on tables, nightstands, and in drawers.  He once wanted something shiny on our dresser, but it was way out of his reach.  So he opened the bottom drawer, climbed in, and stood up on a pile of clothes.  Now his eyes were above the dresser.  He pulled open the middle drawer.  Before he could climb into that one, we grabbed him.

Dog owners know that different breeds require different levels of exercise.  Sporting dogs like retrievers need to have a lot of time to run around to get rid of all their energy.  Toy dogs, like the kinds everyone in LA seems to tote around while running errands, are just fine being carried.  Baby Gabe is a sporting dog.  He can calm down enough to sit quietly flipping through books for about 5 minutes.  Then he’s off running to do something else.  He’s a bundle of energy, and we sometimes struggle to keep up with him.  It’s no wonder we haven’t been to the gym since he was born, and we’re maintaining our weight.  He gives us all the exercise we need.

These come courtesy of cousin Jon, who snapped a bunch of photos at the wedding.  Thx, Jon!