Guilt trip them both to contribute for an H2O and a case.
Cry onto your boyfriend's shoulder about needing to open your package now. (Allow lower lip to tremble.)
Repeat the same action to your mother. (However, do ONLY the crying with your mother.)
Promise them both that you will gladly take out the garbage (from both residences) for one full year. DO NOT VOLUNTEER FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME! THIS IS IMPORTANT.
Here's the final, crucial part: Tell them both that on Christmas Eve, you will wrap up the unit and the case, and not open them until Christmas morning.
NOTE: If this works, pretending complete surprise on Christmas Day may be helpful.
|