Either that, or face the mother’s wrath

Confound it, mother. I grow weary of this immensurable Gehenna.

She has poor communication skills and want to chat while you set the table as others have said, but also wants to be surprised by your good manners child

Why, mother, you are an odd fellow but you steam a good ham!

Help mom set the table. There’s other times to rebel

Alas it would have been ready had mother Siamora not ruined the roast!