Congratulations to my brother and siser-in-law, N. and H., for the (early) arrival of their girl. I think I know why she came so early. Her parents will love her. Her "siblings" will throw their white and hairy paws on the ground in worship of her. Her cousins up the lane will babysit. Her cousins all over the country are praying for her. Her grandparents will dote on her (and buy more presents than for their own little girls....cough cough). Her father will teach her the finer points of TV remote control handling. Her mother will instill upon her all her fashion and workplace wisdom.
