Pregnancy should be a time of joy and anticipation, but for me, it was being overshadowed by a frustrating invasion of privacy. My mother-in-law had developed a habit of rushing to the door every time a package was delivered and tearing into it, even though my name was clearly on the label. I tried to be understanding at first, but her snooping became more brazen over time. The final straw was when I ordered special decorations for a surprise gender reveal party for my husband. She opened the box before I could even see it and blurted out the news, completely ruining the special moment we had planned.
I knew I had to do something to make her understand how disrespectful her behavior was. Instead of having another argument, I decided to teach her a lesson she would remember. I ordered a few harmless-looking packages that contained a playful surprise inside—glitter bombs. Just as I predicted, she snatched the deliveries the second they arrived. Minutes later, a shocked scream echoed through the house. She was covered in glitter, and it was scattered all over the living room. There was no way she could explain it away as a simple mistake.
The prank worked perfectly. From that day on, she never touched another package that belonged to me. When family members tried to gossip about the incident, our doorbell camera footage made the truth clear for everyone to see. She earned a playful but embarrassing nickname, and I finally got the peace and privacy I deserved. Sometimes, a little creative humor is the best way to protect your boundaries and reclaim your peace at home.
