LINNIES! I've met a few in my life! They are theeee cutest little stinkers, a little bit bigger than a budgie/parakeet and with the sweetest bent-over stance that is natural for them. They're great if noise is a factor. I can't remember if they're talkers or not. They're on my list of birds to eventually be slave to if I don't get conures again. Or any other bird, for that matter.
I'm glad your mom is so understanding. Birds would never fly (pardon the pun) with my parents. My mom's terrified of flying birds in an indoor environment. My dad would find a reason to complain
LOL!