I can soooooo relate to that. Last night DH and DD didn't make it to my son's hockey game. I have to take him early so the coach can talk to them, and our captain was having chest pains.

He's only 14! EKG cam out fine, but still running tests. Anyway, DH called me while I was on the way to the hockey rink, and said that DD had a million reasons why she couldn't go last night. When I got home he said I think she is going through PMS early.
She is 8 1/2! He said I don't think she is physically, but emotionally, YES! I have to agree with him. I don't think she knows what is going on, but there is something "posessing" her.

Oh and I love your ticker idea!