We used to call Fate the Baby Monster, she was often nearly out of control, bursting with energy and a fierce desire to work. Now, there’s a new Baby Monster around here and he routinely grabs Fate by the colllar, rolls her over on her back and gnaws on her head. And she seems to love it.

Gus has changed Fate, settled her down, brought out her softer, more nurturing self. Fate does not love to be touched by people, except for Maria and I, but she loves to be touched and chewed on by Gus. They are having fun and it is fun to watch them. Gus is calm and appropriate with the Mansion residents, and with children.

He goes to town on Fate, and she couldn’t be sweeter or happier about it. There’s a new Baby Monster in town.