There can only be one subject matter today ... my beautiful, intelligent daughter for whom everything is changing - driving test, A-levels and for whom University beckons - turns 18. A day of many significances. A day for happiness and also a day of reflection.

From being born 8 weeks premature to this - where has her childhood gone? Did we do our very best for her? How could it have been? How should it have been? Will she look back with fondness or resentment?

Suddenly I'm overwhelmed. I love you, Amy!