Monday 18th May 2026

My birthday but seeing as so much has been planned around it, I really didn’t mind going into work. The previous day was the best celebration being with family, quite rare nowadays as they are all so busy. So lovely to see Tariq as his work takes him away so often and to meet his girlfriend for the first time.

We were up at 6 and I have to say I was stunned by so many cards and presents, which Mal had squirelled away until “the” day! I am VERY lucky. Such lovely gifts and thoughtful cards. I am also lucky because Mal has worked hard to make my birthday special and extending it!  So work today was a pleasure.

Jack bought me a birthday cake and a card. His card really made me laugh…cheeky!!

Brenda gave me a lovely plant and card.

We were busy but a nice day.

In the evening we planned on eating out but I felt so tired after a busy day we decided to eat at home and have a bottle of fizz and we also had a cream tea to eat that Oscar, bless him, had sent me!! I could also spend more time enjoying my cards and presents.

It’s not so bad getting old!