The context of the following conversation is Jan spent their life looking after their children so as soon as they grew up Jan pursued their own interests.:
Jan says I spent my whole life looking after my children.  Now that they are all grown up, I can pursue my own interest..
The friend responds Live your life..
Jan responds I am making up for lost time.  I have so much I want to do..
The friend responds So excited for you, you can do anything you want..
Jan responds It's so liberating not to be tied down by kids..
The friend responds You have quite a few of them too..