What you don't know is that, like the other siblings (just not me) Lady's Human inherited Dad's morning demeanor - do not attempt conversation - (never mind cheerfulness) until at least 15 minutes and a cup of coffee have gone by the boards!

I, on the other hand, inherited Ma's naturally chipper morning demeanor - I just learned to curb it, so as not to get slaughtered by the others! Ma was immune, she was our mother! I, as a kid, was fair game.