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[quote=Anonymous]OP, when you say "we" are planning a party, who is the we?  Given what you say about her, it sounds like she is upset to be left out of the party planning.  Maybe you could be the one to let her know of plans going forward.  Tell her you understand why she'd want to host the party (it IS her son, after all, in her eyes more than it is your husband! :-)) but that you've decided it's at the country club. Then maybe let her make a couple of other decisions about the party for things you don't really care as much about.

She was bitchy to your daughter.  There's nothing you can do about it except equip your daughter to develop a tough skin around "unhappy Grandma" and know that she should not take it personally.  That's also an instance where you could gently say something to your MIL afterwards, just letting her know that she hurt your daughter's feelings and leaving it at that.  No need to get all deep into it.

You mentioned a SIL.  Is that her daughter? If so, what does she say about how her mom is acting and feeling these days?  Does she have any advice for you on how to deal with your MIL?  Can you share a little more about her relationship with your DH? Is she one of those MIL's who can't get over the fact that she's not the #1 lady in her son's life anymore?

Keep being upbeat, learn how to slough off her bad moods and craziness.[/quote]

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