It's the day before we launch in Manns of Cranleigh and I am full of excitement, nerves and more excitement and nerves. It has been a long, and at times stressful and tiring few months but I am so pleased to say we are nearly there! We have a few more things to do this evening and then tomorrow we can set out the space and start selling. I just hope it looks as good as it does in my head and everything comes together. I also wanted to take this opportunity to thank ...

In exactly three weeks Miss Edith will set off for her first day at 'big school'. Over the last few months I have spent a lot of time thinking about this day as i'm sure many of you have. It's a weird one because it's filled with mixed emotions. On those challenging of days it can't come quick enough, but on those less challenging of days I want it to be further away. I won't lie, there have been tears of varying nature. John has been subjected to irrational tears, sad tears ...