A conversation with Leo aged 2 1/2 re his sister, Poppy who is almost 1

Me: you need to look after Poppy, she’s only tiny.

Leo: when I get big and strong?

Me: yep but also now, remember you’re her big brother, she’s only little.

Leo: Yes, I am.

Leo: and when I’m big and strong I can throw Poppy in the air?

Me: mmm, let’s go just over that looking after Poppy thing again….