Was accidentally on a group text...

[Anonymous]

in which a texter badmouthed my kid!
I'm on a few different group threads for my kids' various activities, and I'm sure the sender did NOT know I was in this thread. She wrote, "Unfortunately, [DS's name] will be there, so bring Advil and wine."

My son can get hyper and loud. OK, I'm sure she has no idea I saw this, but it will dawn on her after a fashion - do I chime in or let it stew or what. NOBODY has responded....

I'm almost amused but also like, WTF lady...Nobody's kid is perfect.

[Anonymous]

LOL! I'd 100% reply to that.

[Anonymous]

I think I'd go with "Happy holidays, Suzie! -- Larlo's mom"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL! I'd 100% reply to that.

+1 with “well, that’s awkward”

[Anonymous]

Don’t say anything.

Let it eat her up from the inside out.

Remember this person is not your friend.

Move on.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:LOL! I'd 100% reply to that.

Same! I’d try and be funny I think. Save me a glass of wine and I’ll bring the Advil

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I'd go with "Happy holidays, Suzie! -- Larlo's mom"

Absolutely. You can’t let this just go.

[Anonymous]

I would definitely call her out.

“It’s not a good look to be badmouthing an X yr-old on a group chat of adults. If you have an issue with my kid, try addressing me directly.”

[Anonymous]

Wow, what a jerk. I’d reply and say “I always carry Advil in my purse if you need it.”

Seriously though, why do adults behave like this?

[Anonymous]

"Hey, I'll bring the wine if you bring your Xanax! "

[Anonymous]

lol-I would do the quizzical emoji

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I'd go with "Happy holidays, Suzie! -- Larlo's mom"

This. Do exactly this. Please. It’s the only response. You get the opportunity to stay classy while she melts.

[Anonymous]

I’d respond with a big f-u personally, and I would not participate in that group going forward. She’s toxic and verbally demeaned your child. Why would you be around her?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think I'd go with "Happy holidays, Suzie! -- Larlo's mom"

This. Do exactly this. Please. It’s the only response. You get the opportunity to stay classy while she melts.

People like that don’t melt. They just dig in and will continue to defend themselves by making a huge deal about how terrible Larlo is.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think I'd go with "Happy holidays, Suzie! -- Larlo's mom"

This. Do exactly this. Please. It’s the only response. You get the opportunity to stay classy while she melts.

Nah, too passive aggressive. I'd go with something funny.