Honestly, who complains because they have an "easy" thing to do? People complain when they have to do something hard. It sounds like she is just being difficult because maybe she is miserable in her own life. She works hard, has 3 kids and a husband. It's hard and can sometimes get the better of a person. As for her picking up Katie, it seems like the same reason. Tell her she will, and don't let her argue, be firm. Sometimes you have to- even with a easy child, even one who's grown. They're all complaining about getting dressed up, ignore it. If you were my mom I would complain too (I wore tights and a sweatshirt) but I would still do it. They will because they respect you and love you. It'll be fine Hound. It's gonna be a great day. I have been trying to give you a life on Candy Crush, but don't know how--I'm sorry, please tell me how you do it. And a million thanks for all the lives you gave me!