I don't know what it is about me but the minute I finished a Christmas gift, I can't wait to give it to the person, mostly family. It really drives me crazy wanting to give it. I think your Mom should give it to you now so you can make something wonderful for her for Christmas, my husband got a new computer and forbid me to wrap it, he wanted it now! So it isn't just children who get so excited, we older folks do too. I love Christmas Eve the best, my kids all come home (some from far away) and that is my present, with all my family and grandchildren here and having a wonderful time.