but a week or so ago I was horrified to discover that for three years I have overlooked my honourary godfathership of a little boy easily within reach. Fortunately his birthday is on Sunday, so perhaps I can help to make that occasion enjoyable… though without (for absolute lack of funds) any presents typical for such an occasion not originating from inside my room. (Perhaps I will discover a hidden cache of stuffed animals.)

I’d say he could be good practice for my actual nephew, but given their two-year age gap their respective developments will remain at some odds for quite a while.