They do stupid stuff and one of the things is to get you roped back into their rodeo. They are miserable human beings and they do not like it when we move on and also having fun, living our lives, etc. They want to remind us that they are still out there.
He wasn't thinking about whether your child would actually see what he had ordered, but he wanted you to see what he ordered as well as post to him that they were shipped. It's called passive aggressive behavior. Again, he's pulling the rope hoping you'll take the bait and contact him.
When you have a chance, read up on passive aggressive behavior.
It's all part the ride on the rollercoaster.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
