My mother annoys the crap out of me sometimes. I mailed her a small Christmas present. I called to check that she got the package and she thanked me for what was inside. Granted I wrapped it in brown paper because I didn't have anything holiday themed, but, come on, it's like a week before a major gift-giving holiday. Why did she open it?! I really didn't think I'd need to write "wait to open" on the damn thing. I'm so annoyed. I know it's hers to do with as she pleases, but now she doesn't have something from me to open on the actual holiday. This isn't the first time she's done this, but that was something shipped directly from the company, so it's a little more understandable in that instance.