Me and one of my LO’s mum are supposed to be going on an Easter hunt activity with the kids. Since it’s only 4 of us, I proposed that we buy a family ticket and either she or I could pay the full amount and other person BACS half the money. But she responded asking us to pay separately. I don’t understand if we are saving £12 together and £6 each that’s a good amount of money, why pay separately??!!!
I am not sure but I sensed a trust issue here and feel offended.
The same mother in the past ended up being aggressive on me in front of LOs just because her LO refused to come out of a soft play that was meant to be there for only 2 hours and they had crossed that line (although me being there several times in the past had seen people overstaying and not being a problem unless they announce for overstayed people to leave, which she refused to listen or believe). We didn’t have any communication for over a year and a half and then we were back again as I chose to not let my ego come in between LO’s friendships. The same mother recently overstayed in a soft play over 2 hours without kicking any fuss! (We had paid membership).
This mum also has some of own ‘principles’ eg LO clearly having Covid symptoms but wouldn’t test them or herself for Covid. I feel that’s partly because she doesn’t want to isolate her child due to child care issues after her divorce.
She was meant to come to my LO’s birthday party and she said she was happy to come as long as I was happy! The kid had all symptoms and she wouldn’t test so I had to ask her to avoid as I had elderly presence in the party along with others.
She hasn’t not taken Covid jab, but that I appreciate many people haven’t and it’s her personal decision.
I perceive rigidity distrust and stern stance on simplest things so am feeling a bit annoyed…AIBU?