Ha! I can relate to that. I've had writing and art tell me things I didn't like too. And sometimes a droopy plant has unpleasant things to say as well.
I do not think you have succeeded in making anyone roll their eyes, but you have succeeded in relaying your creative good-natured soul to the world. I'm glad your mother is still getting on alright.
Ohhhhh.... droopy plants are the worst for complaining!
I didn't start playing with collage till last March. It has been so much fun and of course I'm still learning. I love making the collage papers and I could almost be happy just doing that all the time, but eventually it builds up to more than you reasonably need.... notice I said "reasonably"...LOL There is something very satisfying about tearing up the papers and gluing them down.