I’m lying in bed in Edinburgh reflecting over the last couple of days. I love Edinburgh Fringe firstly. It’s buzzing. There are people from all walks of life from all over the world in this brilliant arty melting pot.

I’ve used the last couple of days to spend time with Ellis my 12 year old. Whisk him away from the absolute carnage and chaos our home has become since the schools broke up. Reilly has been pretty reclusive so at home A LOT! That becomes a problem for myself and Ellis as he hates us eating, weeing, coughing and so on. We do our best to avoid meltdowns for our own sake as well as Reilly’s but sometimes it’s just impossible. We are back to 2 plates left in the shell of a kitchen we’ve just started renovating.

Time is priceless. We have eaten meals out, chatted, shared secrets, watched TV, caught a show and Ellis has watched our show numerous times. This is so beneficial. He sees how the parents are trying their best. He sees how the sibling loves her brother but feels guilt at the resentment she feels. He sees how difficult life can be for Reilly.

I have loved my time with him. I’m having a rough time at the minute and this was much needed. It has made me reevaluate my own life and how I spend my time.

The play is smashing Fringe. The feedback is outstanding. I’m so proud to work with such incredible people. I watched a lady sob in front of me today during the performance. I watched her nod in agreement at every familiar phrase and reach for tissues in moments of poignancy. I got out the door first at the end of the play so I could give her a cuddle. She needed it and so did I.

One week to go. Come see it at https://tickets.edfringe.com/whats-on/life-of-reilly xx