Conversation this morning between Emma and Toby:
T: Mummy, didn’t you know that Charlie is faster than Lola? That’s because Charlie is the big brother, and big brothers are always faster.
E: Yes, when they are growing up, because the big brother is usually bigger as well as being older.
T: Yes. Big brothers are the fastest!
E: But when they grow up, sometimes the biggest brother is not the fastest. Who do you think would be fastest out of Daddy, Uncle Richard, Uncle David and Uncle Robin?
T: Um, Me! I am the fastest!
Um… if you’re talking about who’s the fastest runner then I fear that Toby might be right – we aren’t exactly known for our celerity.
However, if he’s talking about eating…