No Redeeming Features

I love my nephews. I'm a simple soul really - I love my family. So it was rather a shock to hear my sister-in-law say "I've really had enough of him, I have no patience for him, he has NO redeeming features" about the elder of the two, yesterday. He is five. He's just broken his arm, so probably a bit grouchy because of that. He's a bit bolshy sometimes, but nothing compared to most children I've encountered (I have been a nanny, a babysitter, and Oldest Cousin at any family gathering for most of my life). Obviously, I'm biased. But I still think that's a harsh thing to say. A few minutes later she was saying that she hadn't meant it at all, but I can't quite put it to bed. Should I say something to her or not? I know I almost certainly won't (and I do love her too), but it upsets me - particularly that she seems to favour his little brother so very much. I have a secret hope that the small one will turn out to be much more of a tearaway than the older one, just so she realises that he's actually a naturally fairly good chap.

In other news, I am off on holiday to Northern Cyprus tomorrow. I will do my very best not to cause a diplomatic incident but I can't guarantee it. Of course I am full of good resolutions that I will go swimming every day, do proper stretches every morning, not drink too much and read lots of improving books. We shall see.