We had a chat when working on the garden the other day about it and I think I've got her convinced at least that it's one she can do only when you're around to fly after her. I think. She also tried to eat the mud pie she made so it's really about 50/50 on the listening that was happening then and there.
You can totally keep up this whole ego stroking thing all day fyi. Just call it part of my birthday present.