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This all began when I was leisurely exploring intimate products on Amazon. Let’s be honest, browsing for personal toys on Amazon can lead to some interesting finds. Like those intriguing nipple clamps or a tempting vibrator. With their vast selection and speedy shipping, Amazon has become an essential destination for such items.
I was particularly interested in ben wa balls. I’d heard these little gems could assist with pelvic floor recovery post-birth and could also be quite pleasurable—especially the vibrating ones that come with a remote control! I selected one that was cleverly categorized under bladder control devices, though it was clearly designed for more than just that purpose. It had a little protruding wand, obviously designed for areas beyond the pelvic floor, and yes, it vibrated and came with a remote. I added it to my cart, hoping my husband would take the hint and make the purchase. That’s usually how we navigate Amazon.
And purchase he did.
A Surprising Mix-Up
My mother-in-law had just celebrated her 74th birthday. Happy birthday, MIL! My husband picked out her gift on the same day he decided to buy my intimate items. Living in different cities, he arranged for her present to be sent directly to her in a charming Amazon gift bag, complete with a note that read something like, “WE LOVE YOU!!! — YOUR SON AND DAUGHTER-IN-LAW, WHO HAVE NO NAMES, AND AN INDETERMINATE NUMBER OF CHILDREN.”
An hour after my husband made the order for the ben wa balls, a horrifying realization hit him. He had forgotten to change the shipping address. My intimate items were now en route to my mother-in-law, arriving the very same day. They weren’t your typical toys either; these were vibrating, remote-controlled, and made of medical-grade silicone, looking more like they belonged in an alien anatomy class than anywhere else.
The package was already on its way, and panic ensued. My husband was about to be traumatized, my mother-in-law would be mortified, and I would possibly need to change my identity to escape this impending disaster.
The Desperate Attempt to Intercept
In a bid to salvage the situation, my husband called his most trusted sibling, who lived near my mother-in-law. “Hey, I need your help. I accidentally had sex toys sent to Mom. They’re on same-day shipping! Can you intercept the package?” Most Trusted Sibling found it hilarious but was unavailable, so my husband reached out to Sibling Who Mom Always Liked Better. The response was a resounding “No,” as they were busy with their life and kids.
With little choice left, my husband bravely called his mom directly. “There’s an Amazon package coming your way,” he said. “It’s for us, but don’t open it.”
Her immediate response was a mix of suspicion and curiosity. “Why shouldn’t I open it? What’s in it?”
Total tactical error. Instead of crafting a clever diversion, my husband panicked. “It’s nothing. Just don’t open it.”
Her eyes narrowed in suspicion, and the situation spiraled out of control as she insisted on knowing what was inside. The conversation escalated, and soon my father-in-law joined the call, adding to the chaos.
“Mom, Amazon didn’t send us drugs,” my husband assured, but it only fueled her curiosity further.
“Did they send you drug paraphernalia? Are you on drugs?”
“No, we’re not on drugs,” he insisted, though I was desperately trying to calm myself with my inhaler.
Thankfully, my father-in-law managed to intervene, successfully securing the package in the guest bedroom. The ordeal ended with the box unopened, leaving me in a state of apprehension, praying my mother-in-law wouldn’t get curious enough to peek inside.
Summary
In conclusion, a simple Amazon shopping spree turned into a comedic nightmare when personal items were mistakenly shipped to my mother-in-law. Despite the initial panic, quick thinking from my husband and father-in-law saved us from an awkward situation. Let’s just hope the package remains sealed until we can retrieve it.
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