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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]we are doers on weekends and like to go strawberry picking, head to the National Mall for a family bike ride, take a quick trip to the beach, etc.[/quote]

You can invite her in ways that seem welcoming but don't impede your plans.

"We'll be heading to Farm X late morning to pick strawberries. Feel free to meet us there!"

"We''ll be biking at the National Mall. Text if you're nearby and want to meet up for picnic snacks."

"We'll be at beach Y this weekend. Let us know if you want to meet up."[/quote]

I’d take this approach. May also be less fighting between the boys if there’s a set activity. And if there’s something else to do, you can move your son along to the next row.

I think you can also mention to her that her sons are too rough. They may be used to beating up on each other and she may be fine with that. Tell her your son isn’t okay with that dynamic and she needs to be on them more to play gently with him.

You don’t need to be friends with her, but a 2 hour activity once a month or two doesn’t seem like too big of an ask.

And you really need to let the college comment go. Let all the comments go. It was ages ago.[/quote]

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