My perspective...

Today was not a zen today, it was sheer chaos.

From my point of view, I saw and heard Janice telling mother to take her (mother's) bowl to kitchen.  Janice is afraid the bowl might attract cockroaches.  Mother ignored Janice.  When Janice told mother to get the bowl, mother got two butcher knives and decided to bring the knives to the living room and threw them on the ground.  

She then blames us both especially me for not allowing her to talk.  The thing is that, I tell her to be quiet when she belittles me.  There was a time, when I told her that I needed the kitchen to be cleaned so I can start my cooking business,  She doubted I should start a culinary business.  That's when I told her to keep her opinions to herself.  In today's instance, she brought back how I do not allow her to talk.

Mother threatens to move out.  She has a way to belittle us, even when she's threatening to move out. 

While feeding Janice medicine, Janice told me mother is still using Janice's credit card to pay for her own expenses even when Janice is not working.  Its really frustrating living with a person who belittles you, who hoards, and a person who spends your money.