As an early education consultant, today is a momentous day. Tomorrow is my youngest daughter’s 5th birthday and so, after 11 and a half years, this is the last day I will have children under 5.

A few years ago I looked forward to the day when my children would be growing up but today I am a little sad for all the things I will miss.

1. Their chubby little faces and hands

2. Watching them play

3. Cute drawings

4. Messy faces

5. Thumb suckers

6. Kisses, cuddles and holding hands

7. Having a constant companion

8. Learning to sing

9. Sleeping babies

10. Everything about this

Luckily, I have almost a year before she goes to school, so lots of time left as a pre-schooler. Happy Birthday little one and as your t shirt says ‘Never Grow Up’