The staff member at DDs’ school that started all of the problems invited DD2 to her DS’ birthday party this weekend. I was strongly considering going (not a drop off), and was considering the invitation to be an olive branch. It would be uncomfortable, but maybe the first step toward healing.
Then she lost her mom a few days ago. I sent her a text saying that I was sorry for her loss, that her mom was lovely, and that I was thinking of her and her family. I declined the e-vite because I did not want to cause any additional stress when the family clearly needed a fun day.
Our interactions since have not been good. I’ve made an effort, and she will not acknowledge me. I feel strongly that I did nothing wrong and that I don’t have to apologize, but she’s clearly very angry with me. Oh well. I’ve done what I think are the right things, I feel terrible for what she is going through, I will continue keep to myself.
On a related note, at least 10 other moms have asked if I’m going to the wake. I keep dodging it and saying I can’t make it. It’s awkward.
mae0111- what could you POSSIBLY have to apologize for? Not handing over your kids to CPS because her wacked out kid made allegations that were proven demonstrably false?
mae0111, I think your first instincts that she had to invite everyone in the class we’re correct as opposed to the olive branch. It was nice of her, but she clearly doesn’t want to communicate with you at all. That’s probably for the best anyway all things considered that you have the relationship of you say hi in person so as to not be rude and no more interaction after that.