I agree nothing wrong with apologizing for your words. Especially if in the past you didn't. She is trying to push your buttons and she is very angry just like my H. The thing that I can't wrap my head around is how they can be angry. they are the ones doing this so what do they have to be angry about?? I just don't understand but obviously what do I know!!!
Telemark you are doing a great job and I think she is missing you and trying to get you to fight to justify her leaving. Stay calm and focus on you and your kids. Who by the way sound like they are fabulous people! You have done a good job with them. Mine are so little it is hard to know what they will be like as adults love hearing that kids are still so close with parents. I come from a strange family and am hoping that when my boys are adults they will enjoy being with me not doing it out of duty like I do with my mom.