So I guess Mermaiding didn't last long, because I overheard Bratty in the week after our reception saying she was volunteering at a community farm.

Volunteering meaning no income.  I really think she's conned Nutter into supporting her while she 'takes a break from med school prep'.  Well, whatever.  Happy farming, Bratty.

I did have a little fun at Bratty's expense at our reception.  When she whined that no one was introducing her, I took her and Nutter around to meet my family.  I introduced my nephew - 3 years younger than Bratty, just graduated from a prestigious undergrad school with a pre-med track, took the MCATs and is now applying to many major med schools.  He is wonderful young man, smart and personable and will make an amazing physician.  So I introduced him to Bratty and said, oh he is applying to med schools just like you.  The look of terror that came over Bratty's face in that moment was really priceless LOL - she clearly did NOT want to discuss med school applications at all - because she is goofing around with mermaids and farmers while others are actually working towards their goals.

On another occasion, Bratty asked DH - so has anyone asked about your other kids?  I blogged previously about Bratty's obnoxious email where she forbid anyone from asking her about her siblings.  DH was like, not really other than asking where they are.  Bratty seemed disappointed - she wanted people to bring them up for some reason.  I think she's really a busybody at heart.

One of the most entertaining conversations though was between Bratty, Nutter and Grandma McBratFace.  Grandma has a set of silver placesettings that she has been trying to give away (at 89 she doesn't entertain anymore).  She offered it to us twice but we didn't want it - don't like polishing silver and I didn't care for the look of it anyway - very plain.  Also, when we entertain we do so casually - just our regular plates and stainless steel utensils, nothing 'fancy' in terms of place settings.  

Bratty though wanted to see the silverware and she and Nutter both said they would like it.  Grandma was like ok, but how many people live in your house?  Bratty said 13.  Grandma said well there is silverware for 8 settings so that wouldn't be enough.  Bratty said oh, it would be only for special occasions.  Grandma said oh do you like to host?  Bratty said oh yes but she meant really special occasions, you know, like Thanksgiving - she could bring them to her Aunt's house and set her table with it.  Um ok good luck with that.  Not sure Aunt will appreciate that but whatever again.  Then the topic turned to food and Bratty and Nutter said they loved sushi.  Bratty's Aunt had walked into room and immediately said 'Bratty, sushi is not vegan'.   I am trying not to burst out in laughter.  Bratty says oh we only eat vegan sushi.  Good for you Bratty.

Other than that, no major drama from the time spent with her.  I am starting to realize that the disengagement has really helped me - I know longer care about her life or drama since I know it doesn't impact me.  Great progress for me in the last 2 years!!