Everyone says, as they grow older, things like, “how time flies”, “blink and you’ve missed it”, ” it doesn’t seem 5 minutes since…”
All these old sayings are just, oh so true
All the children I have loved. All the young teens I have supported, whose company I’ve enjoyed; whose tears and laughter I have shared. All those youngster, some whose nappies I have changed; whose teenaged excesses I have cleared; whose birthday cakes I have baked.
Those I have had the pleasure of having visit my home; who have had sleep-overs with my own son.
Those kids whose spellings I have 
tested; with whom I have revised for their exams; whose results I have celebrate or helped console.
All of those teens, this year , all turn(ed) 18. They are spreading their wings. Driving their cars; leaving their family homes; going to university; beginning to earn their own money.
They are all now young, gorgeous, adults, with their whole exciting new chapters ahead of them. Armed with their hopes and dreams. Their energy and passion.
I love them all and am so proud of them. I hope that , as adults they will remain part of my life; sharing their new stories and allowing me the honour of watching their futures unfold….
Tell me this in Blackpool over a couple of glasses of wine, I may well understand then !