I always sleep on my left side, too. Habit I picked up after being pregnant and following my 2 spinal procedures.

I was reared with the dishes done before bed rule. But my great-grandma had instituted that on the consequence of nightmares. hehe. But it's still pretty well maintained in our house.

Beyond that I would have to think.....

I do like your "Statute of Limitations" rule.

Makes perfect sense! I need to try it!