I did the last set of box office returns and the cinema reports, and then worked on the emails steadily all morning. We still have over five hundred cancellation emails to work on, and Sara and I have a little bet that when we return next Tuesday, there will be even more!
At 2pm, I wished everyone a Happy Easter and drove straight over to Kettering to see my Mum. I'd bought her an Easter egg and card and aimed to have a quick chat before going home and packing for the weekend.
When I arrived, I couldn't call the lift, so I went to use the other one, situated near the ground-floor dining room. I saw a lot of the residents in there, my Mum among them. The doors were closed, and I could tell they were watching a musical show. I didn't feel comfortable going in and disturbing them, so I went up to Mum's room and left her chocolate and card.
Before going, I spoke to one of the carers, who didn't seem at all happy that I was leaving without seeing Mum. She said she would be very upset, cry, and pace up and down the corridor, putting herself at risk of a fall. Not really what I wanted to hear! This was in complete contrast to what one of the carers told me the other week, that Mum was fine when I wasn't there! Who am I to believe then?
I left feeling upset and guilty, even though I had nothing to feel guilty about! I had seen Mum last Sunday, and we were only going to France for a few days! It made me feel a bit subdued for the rest of the day, but I perked up when Sophie arrived home, and we sat and chatted in the kitchen.
Keith and I had packed, I'd hoovered, and Sophie put everything in the car before we had beefburgers and salad for dinner. She'd had a wonderful day at work and had been thoroughly spoiled by her colleagues with flowers, Champagne, Gin and lots of little gifts.
After dinner, Keith and I watched Beyond Paradise, and then it was time for bed at 8:30pm! We have to be up at 2:00am tomorrow... yuck!
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