Disturbing Maggie advance

[celticdragonfly]

I haven't actually caught her in the act. But I do believe Maggie can now get the gate open. At least the one at the top of the stairs. There have been several instances of me finding Maggie having gone through the gate when I coulda SWORN that I had just closed it - and I've been making sure to latch it properly. This could be distressing, and possibly dangerous.

Also, Jamie's bent the hinge on one side of his glasses today. They are still wearable. But I have a bad feeling I will end up with another drive out to Southlake this week.

Comments

[abovenyquist.livejournal.com]

Distressing? It sounds exciting to me. Growing up, better coordination, problem solving skills...

Have you seen Steven's

thread about Eli and the opening door skill +2? ;)

(I'm tying an HTML ref and not sure if that works in livejournal... I'll post again if it doesn't)

[selenite.livejournal.com]

Getting shot at is also exciting. Not at home, please.

[celticdragonfly.livejournal.com]

Exciting, yes. And I suppose it'd be briefly exciting for Jamie to fall down the stairs... but not what I wanted. I don't think she's old enough yet to understand gate security issues.

Also, sometimes I really LIKE to be able to pen her in.

[abovenyquist.livejournal.com]

It seems to be a universal truth, from 4 to 14 and on, that we gain abilities as we grow up that extend beyond our ability to fully comprehend their consequences. (Come to think of it, this also applies to some people in their 20s and 30s and 40s, not just 4 to 14...)

My guess is when she hits 14, you'll be wanting to be able to pen her in again... ;)

[archangelbeth]

Attach a bell or chime of some kind to the gate?