It does seem confusing, and it's not clear what your mother wants. However, it is also not always clear what you want, and reading your story it seems you've reached a stage where you're testing her more than actually looking at what she says or what she wants you to buy.
I think you might want to decide on a budget ahead of time, and actually get the money beforehand. This way you can have some control over the matter, and so can she.