If her mother-in-law plans to keep on trying to belittle her and gloat about money, she ought to be careful what she ‘praises,’ as it might just be a trap that she’s fallen right into!
Wall of Dreams
It all started with a simple yet significant piece of home decor – the Wall of Dreams. She and her husband had a board hanging on their wall, filled with their wants and needs, complete with cost estimates, savings goals, and even visual references. It was their road map to a better life.
A Familiar Visitor
Enter her father and his wife, who paid them regular visits. Every time they came over, his mom couldn’t resist sneaking a peek at their board. She’d comment on it, express her sympathy for their financial struggles, and proceed to indulge in a little game.
The Game Begins
His mom had a knack for buying the exact items they had on their board. It ranged from small appliances like a coffee maker to more substantial purchases like a motorized toy car for her children.
Gloating at her Finances
What bothered her was not her shopping spree but her gloating about getting the items first and implying she was copying her. It was extremely childish and pointless to boot!
A Devious Plan Takes Shape
Enough was enough. She decided to play a little trick on her mother-in-law. This time, she was taking control. A visit to the Christmas section of a local store post-Thanksgiving provided the perfect inspiration.
A Great Find
She stumbled upon a hideous, outrageously priced outdoor Christmas decorations set. It was the bait in her trap. She bought it straight away as she armed herself with exciting ideas.
Christmas Monstrosity
She returned home and promptly added the ghastly outdoor decoration set to the top of her board. She even shifted funds from other priorities to accelerate the ‘purchase.’
Bait in Place
The bait was set, and she was hoping it would be irresistible to her mother-in-law, especially if she made it seem exceptionally important. If she knew her as she suspected she did, it would run like clockwork!
The Tempting Trap
On their next visit, she showcased the Christmas monstrosity to her mother-in-law. She raved about it, calling it the key to fulfilling her Christmas fantasies. She turned on the charm, determined to make the trap all the more tempting.
The Gloating Begins
His mom, like clockwork, took the bait. She looked at the board, and the trap sprung. She inquired about the outdoor Christmas decorations, and she couldn’t have been more thrilled to indulge her.
A Fake Dream
She praised the monstrosity, attributing it to her Christmas dreams. It was the finest thing she had ever seen, and it was worth every penny that she’d paid for it!
The Gloat Fest
Her mother-in-law seized the opportunity to gloat about her recent purchase. She rhapsodized about falling in love with it, justifying the considerable expense. It was so worth it!
Lapping it Up
Every piece received its moment in the spotlight. Finally, she wrapped up her victory lap by telling her that she indeed had better taste and apologized for beating her to the punch.
Unmasking the Ruse
That’s when she dropped the bombshell. She revealed that she actually despised the decorations, and the whole story was an elaborate ruse to mess with her husband, who abhorred over-the-top holiday decor.
A Smile That Shattered
His mom’s smile plummeted faster than a rock in a pond. She was left speechless, looking like a child who had been gifted coal for Christmas. Her dad was baffled, questioning her unusual behavior, which she tried to deflect with headaches and early bedtimes.
Silent Treatment
In the aftermath of her revelation, her mother-in-law went radio silent. She stopped texting and calling, an unusual departure from her usual behavior. But, boy, was it a nice break?!
The Perfect Christmas
To her, it was the best Christmas ever. The plan worked to perfection, and she couldn’t help but chuckle at the outcome. She’d got her own back and made her mother-in-law look foolish, something she’d done to her many times previously.
The Final Twist
To add the cherry on top, his mom decided to post the Christmas decorations on a Facebook selling group, available for pickup after Christmas. The icing on the cake to a prank well-played.
A Merry Christmas Indeed
As the dust settled, she couldn’t help but consider that Christmas as one for the books, filled with humor and amusement. And a valuable lesson learned about embracing the holiday spirit of joy and mischief.
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