On being scared of the Robot...

I've gotten to see a lot of Max lately and I can honestly say he's never been all that fond of Robbie. In recent months, upon our arrivals to the Nelson household, I will often enter first and greet Max happily and he in return shares the same favor. However, once Robbie walks in the door and Max gets a view of that red-bearded face, well, forget about it. Max is done. Tears...I mean big, crocodile tears and loud crying ensue. We're not entirely sure what he is reacting to, whether it's the beard or just that Max has a knack for recognizing evil immediately upon visual contact (Mrs. Nelson's theory). Whatever it is it's pretty funny and the last time Max was visiting I kept the camera handy. Robbie wasn't there but what I knew (and sadly Max didn't) was that Robbie would be home shortly. Here's the before and after....which we all know will someday dramatically change, but until then...