I am violating the first rule of Wordless Wednesday, which is to let the photos speak for themselves. I feel compelled to give you the backstory.

We acquired Ralph from the pound seven years ago, and it immediately became apparent that he is very neurotic. Most of all, he is anti-social. I am the only person he willingly interacts with. He no longer growls at Greg, but he just tolerates him. He still barks at and runs away from our own children–after seven years! And when our grandchildren come over, Ralph hides and won’t come out.

When our granddaughter Lily was about six months old, her parents dropped her off at our house so we could have some quality time with her while Katie and Michael grabbed a bite to eat. Ralph went to his favorite hideaway. Greg and I had lots of cuddle time with her, and ultimately, when she got fussy, I put her in her car seat so she could doze while I worked on the computer.

Well, Ralph finally came out to investigate. I guess a sleeping baby isn’t all that threatening.

That was two years ago. He still hides whenever anyone comes over.