In Holland kids summer holidays normally last for six or seven weeks. And as it goes, too much spare time just can get on your nerves.

Whatever it takes – too much rain, too much sunshine, a bad hair day or just plain boredom – nothing beats a nagging and annoying older sister.

The younger one opted for the speechless crayon counter attack. Images last a bit longer she must have thought. Smart girl. They were eating icecream and laughing loud at that same patio when I got home from work. No need to ask questions about the day, I just smiled.