A Quiet Morning; Until 6am

Bella is now 9 months old.  She is growing rapidly; almost 90 lbs this week.  She can see over the kitchen island which means no meal is safe.  She can open her pen; she's chewed the lock so it no longer engages.  She has learned the concept of doing her business outside but has no concept of "holding it" at 2am.  A deep throated eardrum bursting bark is enough to wake the neighbors.  That is her sign that she needs to be taken outside.  Unfortunately, it is also a sign at 6am to 9am most mornings that she is unhappy with the TV, the cat, or that you're not sharing your breakfast with her.  I've decided to invest in earplugs for the children.