Les Mis

Got myself quite worked up about today. It was the first day my Mum-in-law was coming to visit our house since that awful day in Lancaster last November.

Things haven't felt the same since and although she is recovered physically, I feel as though our relationship is irrevocable (from the way things are between us now). Strained and a little false if truth be told. It is a source of pain in my life and leaves me feeling quite stressed and fretful each time we have contact.

But I know I have to keep trying, for my husband and Audrey's sake if nothing else.

Today wasn't so bad in the end. It was a short visit and my husband's Grandpa Keith came too which defused a lot of tension. He lost his wife at the weekend and is so positive about his life from this point forward, making plans and staying busy. He is quite an inspiration.

We had tea altogether at The Lead Station and Audrey helped keep the conversation flowing. If all else fails, everyone looks at Audrey and remarks on something she's doing! As it happens she was great. She's been a bundle of energy today.

Tonight was date night so we rushed straight from bath-time to the cinema as Graciela babysat for us. The film is something else and it was a great first movie to see after 9 months of not going to the cinema. Total escapism. Some incredible performances but Eddie Redmayne stole the show for me. He has a great career ahead of him.

The music in the film is very powerful too. I managed not to cry throughout, but then broke down and cried like a baby at the final scene. Although from the look of everyone on our row of seats, no-one escaped without a few tears!