Perception is everything...rumors! !!

[Momof4]

Ladies I can't thanks you enough for all of your kinds words and support!!!
Have to share how I chose to handle it and for the record....I feel so much better!!!
I just now went to my son's school, walked right up to the clique (Lulemom included). Here's what I integrated into the conversation:
"I just wanted to say that I really admire you all taking the time out of a busy day to just chill with your kids in the playground every day after school. I don't know how you all do it. I find by the end of the day the kids are tired and hungry, we're tired and rushed to get dinner going, get the kids ready for various activities. With 4 active boys suddenly home the volume seems to max out right at that time. My husband seems to pick right that moment for initiating a loud game of tag or some other game"
(Just then, my son ran by rushing to help a little guy up who has difficulty walking and had fell)
So... I continued..." I'm so proud of my children...I've worked so hard trying to teach them to be kind, understanding and to think of good things to say to people that will make them feel good about themselves. It must be a challenge having daughters (they all have daughters); having to deal with all of the talking behind their back, drama and gossiping. Thank goodness we grow out of that huh?"
~ And I walked away (and smiled all the way home).

That's awesome! I bet you were very sweet and innocent while injecting just the right amount of cattiness and sarcasm. Two Thumbs Up!!!

[BrightEyes]

Dream, that is great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so glad you said that to them!

[kidlove]

SPECTACULAR RESPONSE!!!!!! Bet you slept well last night? Now stay away from the "never grew up" Mom's and your life will have peace again!!!!!!! Good for you!