A boy and his dog

Elem has really started becoming more and more aware and excited about Sage being around. He has always had a slight infatuation with her, but it has only been recently that she has showed any kind of affection back towards him. Sage was my first baby, and my first "child" I ever spoiled. She still has accidents in the house ever now and then, goes outside without a leash, morning and night to roam the streets for a few minutes, and pretty much can whimper for us to jump up and do something for her. However, with Elem, came a little less attention, which was really hard for her! I still can tell she feels neglected sometimes, which is why I am sooo happy they are really starting to like each other a little better. Elem has always been a fan of Sage's, but he was never really steady enough to make her feel comfortable. But about 2 weeks ago, we were getting ready one morning, and Elem and Sage were both on the bed, we were petting Sage, and she started licking his fingers. he LOVEd it and that continued for a few days. After a couple of days of that, I caught Sage licking Elem's face-and was in almost shock! She totally Loves him! i knew it. :) Of course ever since then I have been trying to push him on her every chance I get to get her to show him some affection and to know that it is okay to love on Elem-he is not going to hurt you Sage.

So the love saga continues-

they both want to be in control at all times. Both feeling the need to lead. Not sure why this is, but both feeling the need to get all of the attention, all of the time. And never wanting to "give in" just wanting to stick to their ways. Hmm...wonder where they get that from? That sounds nothing like me. haha!

Yet..they always seem to work it out.

They really do have fun together. And they really do connect on a level I thought would take many more years to reach. Each morning, Elem opens the door for Sage and he wants to let her in from going outside, all by himself. he always wants to include her to get on the bed when we are on our bed in our bedroom just playing around, and he even invites her in the bath, every chance he gets. He keeps her well fed-even though sometimes he doesn't realize he is doing it, and her toy stash has greatly increased since Elem came into the world due to the number of stuffed animals she has taken over, although they really weren't for her. I love to see Elem's love for animals and I am so glad he is not afraid of Sage. She has never bit him, and has only snapped at him about 2 times ever! So we are looking to a long a happy life together-for these two. :)