I was as gentle as possible when I told her I didn't think it was in the best interest of the kids, but she was nearly out of her mind during that conversation.
Was this really the reason or are you afraid they wouldn't come back? Which is perfectly legitimate but very different from not in their best interests.
Be clear about your feelings and why you do what you do. Would it have been difficult to say that the children going to her home wasn't in your best interests?
Me 57/H 58 M36 S 2.5yrs R 12/13
Let me give up the need to know why things happen as they do. I will never know and constant wondering is constant suffering. Caroline Myss