Oh, Pyka, as an oft-sniffly, allergic person, I sympathize.

And no, Catty, that's usually how it works with parents and kids. If I told my mother something (much as I loved her) she's ignore it, but if Paul said the same thing, she'd take it seriously. Same thing if it was me and a complete stranger. Drove me a bit crazy, but I am am sure I drove Ma crazy, sometimes, too!