twice bitten for sure, I'm sorry you're dealing with things like that. I'm always interested in people who jump to conclusions like that, only to back pedal later but never really own the jump they took
Sounds a lot like my father and his way of "handling" the latest drama here

Cake is always good!! =) I have OT coming tomorrow and already told her we're baking something LOL

cleaning - not sure about your feelings on robotics I will say investing in a robovac has been a HUGE improvement and help here. For me it's the physicality of vacuuming, for you it's time and having other things to do.