Why do I have a heart to try and make such an evil MIL have a better night when she does everything in her power to make sure I am excluded from anything and everything.
Because it's the Christian thing to do?
Exactly! There are always people in our lives that we don't like or don't get along with. The best thing you can do is be super nice and friendly. Then what could she possibly say then? I had a former SIL that was not nice to anyone. She was a miserable person. She would flat out ignore me. I finally started making conversation with her. Asking her how she was, showing interest in her life. Always with a big smile. At first she barely spoke, but then she looked stupid being that way. Guess what? Its hard to be continuously rude to someone when they are being nice to you. Your MIL won't have a thing to say when you are over the top friendly and accomodating. Tell your wife it sounds like a great idea and you hope they all have a fun time.
Me: 46 FWS: 36 Married and Divorced 4/07, Pregnant 7/07,False R 7/07 Baby Girl born 3/08 Kicked him out because OW: 7/08 5/10 He realized what he had and lost. Moved home! REMARRIED 3/14/11!!