I don’t underestimate how long it’s taken you to compose and write all this down. I’ll return to it again and again I’m sure. I’m 57 and so much of what you say resonates with me, in particular the joy of having older kids. This now is where the hard work of parenting has paid off and I love it!
In amongst all the good stuff I must admit I sniggered at the phrase ‘having it off’! Not sure if that’s what the kids say today, but my god that took me back to my 6th form common room!
Happy Birthday 🥳🍾🥂 Great read as always. Such a privilege to reach another birthday or as someone recently said, another level!!! Have a fabulous day, weekend and week celebrating 😍
Love reading your weekly columns and everything insta through the week too.I know exactly how you are feeling at the getting older birthdays, I'm 63 and living my best life to date, and not giving a fkying 'F' who care what I do.. Still loving my job and seeing my two girlys bringing up my grandkids I'm finally content with my lot.. Wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays...
Happiest of birthdays Lisa! I too am well into my 50’s and in so many ways, life has never been better!
I am also firmly in the “you just get one life” camp and believe so much in doing what makes you happy and enjoying every possible moment. When I get to the end, I want to say mine was a life well lived!
Happy birthday. I too have three teens and actually had a weepy moment yesterday over them growing up and nostalgia. Then I read this and remember that; God those days were hardcore.
I am one week older than you. No wonder you hit home with every word you write. Even though I am half way around the world in Australia. Our lives have been very very similar. Happy 53rd Birthday. Lots of love 🩵
Happy Birthday 🎁 Life is a gift. Just reached my “Medicare” bday (65) and share gratitude for making it this far. With children, family, and friends , I’ve worked damn hard to get here. Looks like you have as well. I’ve enjoyed your social media posts for a few years, look forward to more. Cheers! 🥂
I don’t underestimate how long it’s taken you to compose and write all this down. I’ll return to it again and again I’m sure. I’m 57 and so much of what you say resonates with me, in particular the joy of having older kids. This now is where the hard work of parenting has paid off and I love it!
In amongst all the good stuff I must admit I sniggered at the phrase ‘having it off’! Not sure if that’s what the kids say today, but my god that took me back to my 6th form common room!
Haha yes! I couldn’t bring myself to write the word sex in regard to my kids 😳 thanks so much for reading xx
Happy Birthday 🥳🍾🥂 Great read as always. Such a privilege to reach another birthday or as someone recently said, another level!!! Have a fabulous day, weekend and week celebrating 😍
Thanks so much Shiralee xx
Loved reading this you made me cry and smile! Happy birthday Lisa!
Ah thank you! And thanks for reading xx
Love reading your weekly columns and everything insta through the week too.I know exactly how you are feeling at the getting older birthdays, I'm 63 and living my best life to date, and not giving a fkying 'F' who care what I do.. Still loving my job and seeing my two girlys bringing up my grandkids I'm finally content with my lot.. Wishing you the Happiest of Birthdays...
That all sounds perfect to me! Thank you so much and thank you for reading xx
Happiest of birthdays Lisa! I too am well into my 50’s and in so many ways, life has never been better!
I am also firmly in the “you just get one life” camp and believe so much in doing what makes you happy and enjoying every possible moment. When I get to the end, I want to say mine was a life well lived!
Me too! Thanks so much for reading Wendy it’s always massively appreciated xx
Lot's resonated with me as I read this Lisa, such a great article and happy belated birthday to you. xx
Thank you so much for reading and thanks! Xx
Happy birthday lovely! Had forgotten about Bogarts, unfortunately not forgotten about Paradise Lost! ❤️❤️
Hahaa oh the old days. Bogarts and was it calendars next door? I can’t remember. Thanks Naomi xx
Happy Birthday Lisa. Hope you have been spoilt by your loved ones. I’m a few years ahead of you but it all rang true in oh so many ways.
A wonderful read as ever & it always puts a smile on my face…x
Thank you and thank you so much for reading xx
Happy birthday. I too have three teens and actually had a weepy moment yesterday over them growing up and nostalgia. Then I read this and remember that; God those days were hardcore.
They so were! We went out for dinner last night and it was so fabulous to all sit and chat. The kid years are good but so hard! Thank you xx
I am one week older than you. No wonder you hit home with every word you write. Even though I am half way around the world in Australia. Our lives have been very very similar. Happy 53rd Birthday. Lots of love 🩵
Are you! Happy belated birthday to you! And thank you so much for reading, all those miles away! Xxx
Happy Birthday 🎁 Life is a gift. Just reached my “Medicare” bday (65) and share gratitude for making it this far. With children, family, and friends , I’ve worked damn hard to get here. Looks like you have as well. I’ve enjoyed your social media posts for a few years, look forward to more. Cheers! 🥂
Thank you so much and happy birthday to you too, albeit belated! Life is a gift 💝
Happy Birthday Lisa! Love your blog, your book and your Insta. Always a super fun read. Thanks for everything you share with us! Sophie xxx
Thank you so much and thank you for reading! Xx
Love this Lisa! Happy Birthday fellow Paradise Lost reveller! Boy that brought back memories!! Your writing is a joy! 😘
Ah thank you! Yes it was so much fun wasn’t it 😂 thanks so much for reading xx
Made me laugh and smile! Great writing and sharing!!
Thank you so much and thanks for reading!
What a lovely tribute to ageing 😊Happy, happy birthday Lisa & thanks for the flipclocks - I’ve ordered one already 🥰 xx
Have you! I didn’t even know there were that many on the market it was a revelation 😂 thank you and thank you so much for reading xx
Great read; thank you and a very happy 53rd birthday to you.
Thank you so much and thank you for reading xx