Hi Sheila - I hear you about the housework. Like you, my approach used to be cleand is good enough. Lately though, after following a de-cluttering Feng Shui regime, I find myself more sensitive to even a small thing being out of place.
We managed to re-arrange our spending a little and splash out on more hours of domestic help. The house is fantastically clean AND tidy. Just wondering if that is an option for you?
Wishing you luck with the dreaded R talk tonite. Hugs, Slowly