I think I never will be able to decide on whether or not I like children. Sometimes, they're adorable, with their unsteady tottering, their delighted shrieks and over-enthusiastic clapping. And I'm sure we've all at some point looked at a little boy dressed in his tuxedo or or a little girl in her little princess gown, and gone "Awwwwww". But then they start to cry incessantly, and you forget all that, and all you can think of is how much you want to grab them by the ankles and shake them.

That said, my nephew is very adorable, with his unbelievably huge eyes and his complete inability to keep still for even a moment. He also didn't cry for the entire duration of his birthday party, which is a feat for any one-year-old, and that also is what officially makes him my favourite kid ever. Happy birthday, John!

Oh yes, before I forget, good luck to the brother!