For the most part, coming home to a mailbox filled with holiday greetings from friends and family is a welcome perk of the month of December. But if we're going to be completely and totally honest, there are always a few envelopes in the stack that make us cringe. From the mom who's simply in awe of her family's accomplishments, to the one who must have bribed her rowdy kids with an advance on their Christmas gifts to get that perfect photo finish, every mom tackles the task of the holiday card in her own way. Which type of correspondent do you most relate to?

The Not-So-Humble Bragger

Her family had the BEST year ever, and she's not afraid to tell you all about it! From the straight-A report cards to the big promotion at work, she owned 2014, and she's not going to let anyone rain on her parade.

The Comedian

It would appear that this mom is using her holiday card as a platform for her new stand-up routine. Alas, it seems like she's the only one who's in on the joke.

The Novelist

Not only is this family's holiday letter three pages long, but there's also a link to their blog to follow along for continued updates all year long. Joy!

The "Are These People For Real?" Family

Their gorgeous card, with its perfectly appropriate message and thoughtful, handwritten note, makes you green with envy year after year. And seriously? She had a baby four months ago, but this mom looks like a supermodel!

The Debbie Downer

"It's been a pretty good year . . . other than my mom's cancer prognosis and the fact that my husband's company is tanking. Season's greetings!"

The Late-to-the-Party Family

She ordered her cards on Christmas Eve and mailed them out on Jan. 3. Whatevs.

The Glam Girl

Forget the kids — for this mom, the focus of the family holiday card is all about her. It's pretty clear that she bought a whole new ensemble (and had her hair and makeup done) for the photo, and she's proud to share the news of her eight-pound weight loss, trip to Milan, Italy, and brand-new walk-in closet. Mariah's got nothing on her!

The Egreeter

Oh no they didn't — the dancing elves ecard again?

Whodunnit?

You're racking your brain on this one, but you can't for the life of you figure out who the elusive "Jim, Janie, and the kids!" are. Seriously, they know your names, they have your address . . . but you can't make the connection.

The Bomb Dropper

You haven't talked to her in 10 months, and she's taken this opportunity to share some major news. A baby bump, a move overseas, a foster child . . . there's no time like holiday time for this mom to share her family's front-page headlines.