GammaG
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I am a grandparent raising grandchildren and had a young friend, mother of two. I expected the kids to sit at the table, not be overly loud, and to not bother others.
We went to eat at Perkins one time. Her kids ate maybe half their meal and started getting up and climbing on things, the chairs, under the table (gross, right?), and under the empty booths nearby.
I told my grandkids nope. They ate and then colored. They were not upset to stay seated.
Its all about the parents expectations and what they think normal is.
Your spouse has been looking forward to getting away from her stress and spending time away, with you. Other than the time at the concert, she was getting time with you.
Now you're taking that away from her. Of course she's upset. I'm married to a complete introvert and I starve for time away with him. Even if it's walking around a museum, going to a bookstore, anything other than him spending his time "relaxing".
YATAH
You wore out part of the car and didn't fix it.
Tires and brakes are regular maintenance. You should have not been driving it into the ground. You should pay for at least half the cost.
I would chat with my kids to make sure their heads aren't being filled with crap about you. If they are hearing bad stuff, that's the last time my children would take them with her.
By the way, if wife hasn't stood up for you and told them to stop this crap, then I'd be wondering why she associates with them.
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