Gift Secrets

I love this question. I NEED to know... its this part of me some call nosey, I call it the detective in me. When I was a kid ( only child ) and I know this is going to sound bad... I got an adrenaline rush finding my presents. And if my M. put them under the tree in advance? I would unwrap them and wear the, ( sneakers, jeans, etc ) and then re-wrap them before they came home from work! I hate secrets, and even though I know what someone else is getting, I love seeing the smiles and reactions when they open the present. Thats the best part!

Tell these people not to tell you! They need to know that you want to be surprised. "Oh, what beautifully wrapped gifts, Aunt Suzie! Don't tell me what's inside them - I want to be surprised, too!"

I get a mix of knowing and not-knowing, so I guess I am happy with the balance. YES sometimes I would rather be surprised, but at other times (this year), it's nice to know that my son's getting a remote-controlled-robot from my MIL, so that when someone else asks me what he wants, I can keep "robot" off his list so he doesn't get duplicates. Maybe that's why people tell you ahead of time? Hmm.

So yes, sometimes it bugs when I am told ahead of time. But sometimes it's nice to know as to prevent duplicate items. Oh and also, If I know what they're getting, I can know when to take a potty break or when to go back to the kitchen for more snacks/food/drink - ie: "I don't need to see him open that book. But I gotta be back in time to watch him open the robot!"

I sure understand, and it's fun to be surprised. But just keep in mind why folks do this -- mostly I think it's because they are eager to share a secret with you, and to get you "in on the secret" along with them. It comes from a good impulse to make you feel included. Some folks love all surprises, all the time, but others love knowing fun secrets and being in on them. So when someone tells you what a gift is, remember that that's where they're probably coming from and it's kindly meant!

I love surprises also. I also dislike when people ask me what I want. Although I understand the reason behind it, I also know what I'm getting. LOL I never complain though. I enjoy the season regardless but I understand where you're coming from. I agree with you. =)

When I had people tell me what they bought the boys or even my daughter - i would tell them - PLEASE! Don't tell me!! I want to be surprised too!!!

Since like you - I'm the one doing the wrapping - I like to be surprised too!!!

Hope you are able to get in a few surprises from other people!! Just tell them YOU want to be surprised too!!

I was the kid who hunted down all the xmas present hiding places (my favorite part!), and as an adult really abhors surprises! Shudder. So I'm one who likes to be in on the secret :)

I have an aunt who always wants you to tell her not just what you want but what you want, what size, name brand, and from what store....then she wants to bring it over for you to try on before she takes it home to wrap it. She will do the same if you ask her what she wants but she only tells each person one thing so she is NEVER surprised and thinks you don't want to be either. DRIVES ME CRAZY! My M. asks for ideas but also tries to keep some things a surprise.

Tell them! how you feel. Put a note on the door. "Don't tell me what is in the presents you bought. I want to be surprised too!" And add a picture of Mrs. Claus to make it a fun and nice note. Make sure you post the same note on the back door too.