Hello, again

Hi, I am having quite the time. I went to the home school convention this last weekend and am trying to enforce the listen the first time I say something rule and it is very hard. Take seven kids times all the times they don't listen the first time and that is a lot of correcting I have had to do these last two days. I have been so lax on enforcing. I wait, and wait, and wait and give them 5- 10 times and then I am so frustrated. I figure it will be a couple weeks of not giving up and I'll have a more peaceful home. I just told my oldest when dad calls to see if I need anything it will be a super large blizzard from Dairy Queen with chocolate chunks and caramel and pecans because I have to tell you after being told no or stomped at or having eyes rolled at me this many times is sending me major chocolate craving signals. Last night we already emptied the boys' room of all their toys because they can't keep it clean. Two weeks of not having so much stuff and we'll wean them back on a few things. I have threatened and threatened them with this but have never followed through. A little tears at first then last night they were eager to help and they really like their clutter free room. The speakers were excellent and helped motivate me to want to be a more pleasant person and that just isn't going to happen until we have more joy in our home.

Otherwise, the pregnancy is going well with less times of nauseousness. I was sick all day yesterday after having trouble taking my Cod Liver Oil, yuck! The two older boys and I started taking it for our mental state of mind. Plus, I'm working on good health for the baby. I bought a high in Omega-3 mayo and wow, I couldn't eat it yesterday but maybe someday. The kids thought it was OK. I am considering going to all succanat and agave nectar for sweeteners in baking. Has anyone baked with that? I'm sure I can go on-line for recipes. I am at piano lessons right now. I neglected to get my virus protection up-to-date so I can't go on-line at home until I get to Best Buy and get the newest. I don't think my computer can do it over dial-up. So, it might be awhile until I get on here. Have a great week and pray for me to stick with it and be CONSISTENT.