first apology

Allie is not only famous for being the first living being to be called by her given name, she is also the first to receive an apology. Elijah likes to push his umbrella stroller around the driveway, and Allie likes to lie down wherever there are people. Unfortunately, Elijah also likes to make her move by pushing things into her. So yesterday he pushed his umbrella stroller right into Allie as she was lying there, minding her own business (which usually consists of licking herself). She jumped a little and moved out of the way. Elijah didn't hit her hard (he doesn't have the strength yet), but we still don't like it when he is mean to the dog. And now that he is willing to repeat things, we made him say "Sorry, doggie." Which he did quite readily ("Fahyee, goggie") and went on his way. He, of course, had no idea what he had just said or what it meant, but at least it's a start.