This evening has been very special. These three have know each other since primary 1. Sophie and Annie came for tea tonight and wanted me to join them. I felt honoured. They have gained a scholarship to the Deep South in the USA and leave on Thursday for a year. Their time just now is precious and I was thrilled to be considered as part of their goodbye plans.

All three achieved fantastic results today. I feel fit to burst with pride.

Isn't youth and all it has to offer such a wonderful thing.

Special hugs for my completely brilliant girl who has gone out with a bang today and who had to work until 5.30pm before finding out her results. We are all so very proud of you smart arse!!!!

I did try to steam them open but it just didn't work.