First of a series of five crossing country running events for central Aberdeenshire today for my middle boy. He was the only person from his school who took part in the event which saw around 80 kids run in four different lengths of race.

He was a little nervous being all on his own but he only went and won the silver medal for his race.

Not bad at all for the wee young thing that he is, but then we all knew he was fast.

Not a bad wee birthday present for me either. Celebratory cake all round.