For all of you under sixty, the above are the lyrics to a Brenda Lee song from the 50's. It should be Evie's theme song.
I believe we have mentioned Evie's penchant for mischief. She loves nothing more than to walk up to her sister, grab baby panda away and watch the sparks fly. There is not a malicious bone in her body, but she does love cause and effect like no one else.
She spends a fair amount of time in time out. More than a fair amount of time.
But time out doesn't end the Manise Inmate Regentrification Program for Time Out Participants (MIRPTOPC). The next step is the offender must apologize for whatever infraction, and the wronged must forgive. Finally, there must be a hug. The hug gives Evie a chance to tackle Juliette all over again.
Evie has to apologize all the time. All the time!
Consequently, sorry is her new favorite word. If you take something away from her, she says sorry, if you bump into her, she says sorry. If she brushes past you in the hall, she says sorry.
It is more than a little embarassing in public. I feel like I need to wait this one out. I never thought I would long for the "no mama, go away!" days again.
