"Oh I agree, I don't want Alex to be too sheltered. It's so easy to smother him, especially remembering how tiny he was when he was born." She mimes about the size of a large banana.

"I think him not being particularly cuddly helps though. He likes to do things on his own."

She can't help but notice that Evan is looking a bit rotund. Not realising he's going to be hibernating, she hopes he's getting enough exercise.