It was her decision to take up the university place, her choice. She knew that Covid would likely cause a second lockdown: classes would be online, campus closed, precious few fresher’s events would run. She acknowledged that student life would be different but wasn’t daunted.

My daughter had found what she wanted and grabbed it. She was ready to begin a new adventure, a life of independence. She moved on in spite of 2020. Quite an achievement.

Yes, of course, I’m worried. It’s what mothers do, part of our job. And 2020 hasn’t been normal.

But I’m also incredibly proud.