Mum is my minion.

I have invented the bestest new game and it's a sure fire way to put mum in her place. Stand by the french doors and whinge and kick the door until she lets you out then do the same from the other side putting in a nice loud yowl if she tries to ignore just so the neighbours know how cruel she can be. Repeat this until she gives up and goes in and sits down leaving the door open in the middle of winter then come inside and go to sleep in the chair. Mission complete. Even better is if you and the grouchy one tag team it from each side refusing to go out at the same time then wanting whoever is inside.