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Originally Posted by Blackcat31:
I gave up tact a long time ago. Easiest and best way to get your point across as it seems now days, picking up on passive aggressive actions/words is a dying ability/skill.

Maybe try something like this:

"DCM, I know you are trying to be helpful but running a daycare sometimes feels as though nothing in my house is sacred so I'd prefer if you let me be the one to go into the fridge. Thanks for trying to be helpful though."

I had one dcm who used to do the same thing. I was hesitant to say anything because I didn't want to embarrass her. It got to the point where I realized subtle hints weren't working so I'd stand directly in front of my fridge and reach out to take the bottles from her in an effort to stop her from opening it up. Instead of getting the hint, she'd try to dodge around me. It became a daily dance between the two of us. Hints definitely don't work for some people. I finally had to speak up. I think she was less embarrassed about it than I was.

I wish I had said something sooner!