Both my kids have their birthdays in September and when the cake is cut my sister and brother in law have usually been there in person. But this year, there are thousands of miles aware but still managed to join the party thanks to Skype.

The first day of school is a difficult one for any child. Radinka managed to put up a brave face and get through her first day at Bishops College without tears.

Four years old and already has a book cover to a her credit.