I have learnt two important things from my sister in the past few weeks. The first is that you should never compare your baby to other people’s. The second is that although a baby brings you incredible joy, it is also the case that nothing can prepare you for how difficult it’s going to be.

I related the latter to Him this morning, deep in philosophical mood.

Me: Al says Caitlyn is such a joy but also not easy to take care of.

In typical form:

Him: So she’s a choy?