My mum turns 60 today. in her own words, “it’s just another day”. But today for me, marks a great achievement not everyone gets to! 60! I always thought 60 was old and grandma’s age……the older I get, it really isn’t that old. It is an accomplishment and an acknowledgement of getting wiser and growing grey hairs that are well earnt.

I am proud of my mum and love her so much. I think of her all the time, today especially. She is with her work mates and later on with her own mum. She isn’t on her own which is lovely but thousands of kilometres away from me. I don’t think it matters what age I will be, I will always want my family together for celebrations and anniversaries. Always. A sense of being together and enjoying the company together is for me, what family is all about. The love shared in a room with family or friends you love cannot beat the biggest party on the planet full of strangers.

I wish I was there to make her a cake, and cook her dinner. Something I would always do when visiting her. Giving a bit back to the woman who raised me (with dad too) and is always there to help when I need it. She is an awesome woman and a bloody strong one too. Patience of a saint, works like a man, and a damn good cook!

So Mum, I will force a beer down tonight, to share with you over the tasman. I love you so much and so do the kids. I hope you have a wonderful day and know we cannot wait until we see you again, love your PK xx