Facing fears

Gabrielle and Isaac are both quite fearful of dogs, and always have been. Gabrielle is generally not as bad as Isaac about it - she puts on a brave face in any event. Isaac's terror (and I don't use that word lightly) comes from a place deep, deep within, and is without any rational basis. No, he's never been mauled by a dog, which is what I get asked as he cowers in fear when a little white poodle sniffs at his ankle. Even he is conflicted by his fear, because he seems to have an interest in dogs - it's just the reality that overwhelms him.

All of which is by way of introduction to the photo below. Here they are with Erin and Shaun's new puppy, Dylan, an hour after they arrived at our place one day to babysit. The next day, Isaac reporting enjoying "Dyly." And Gabrielle? "A little scared."

Sigh.