"Clare

the moment I met you

I swear I felt as if something

Somewhere had happened to me

Which I couldn't see.

And then the moment I met you again

I knew in my heart that we were friends..."

I just had a lovely conversation with Clare - who has just turned seven today.

We talked about the finer points of swimming pools, Harry Potter, and animal husbandry.

That's Clare - looking every bit like a Smith's album cover. She is an amazing little girl who will be an amazing big girl one day. I won't say "grown-up" because - let's face it - we're none of us "grown-up." I mean - don't we all want to live in a world where there's still a bit of wonder?

Happy Birthday Miss Clare!! We love you!!