It all happened at breakfast.

So this morning Harrison decided he likes his feet out of the high chair and worked for about ten minutes to get into this pose. Funny baby!

He was also seen giving Riley a "treat", which he is technically not allowed to do. This small boy has undone four years worth of Riley's good manners (a.k.a. NOT begging for food) in less than four months. Riley is now a prime beggar, and her begging is not reserved just for the child who feeds her Cheerios...she begs from us, from our friends, from strangers, etc. It's embarrassing, especially since she used to be our "good" dog. Charlotte, not pictured, does not bother to beg. Instead, she stands on her hind legs and sneaks food directly from Harrison's tray when we're not looking. For a short statured dog she has quite an impressive reach! No photos of these antics yet, as Charlotte is usually smart enought to get down when we catch her in the act.

Harrison has taken up gagging as a way to let us know that he is stressed, unhappy in his current setting, hungry, or just plain grumpy. It's gross, and sometimes makes Mom feel a little queasy herself. We're going to ask the Dr. about this at our well baby nine month checkup on Tuesday. Has anyone heard of this? Why would he choose to gag if screaming or crying would get the same effect? We've checked his mouth - there are no obstructions, and his tongue reamins its normal size. Huh.