Since the start of the year, I've not been criticised by my mother for anything, although she still can't tell my aunt properly to stop bossing her around. Admitted she's a coward.

Last Sunday, my mother, aunt (her sister) and SIL's mother all went to lunch at my brother and SIL's house. Apparently, they had a wonderful time although SIL still had attitude. My mother challenged the unacceptable comments she made. Just before leaving, she offered my mother a piece of homemade cake to take home, asking if I would like one too. The only reason I didn't eat it yesterday was it didn't look very appetising as jam and cream had made sponge soggy. Don't know what my mother will tell her, probably not the truth.

One observation I made to my mother was SIL sending me a gift of cake instead of apologising for her actions towards me. Mother's answer was who knows! If this is SIL's attempts at a reconciliation then she'll have to try harder.
As I've said before, not holding my breath....