Advice anyone?

I am having trouble with my kids fighting. I do not know what to do. It seems that I am always yelling at them and getting after them for arguing. They are at each other's throats every time I turn around. I don't want to spend my time with them yelling at them, but I can not stand to listen to them bickering and fighting literally every minute that they are together. I have tried several ways to deal with this, from just letting them figure it out (which mostly turns out to be physical between them and I have to intervene anyway), yelling at them, punishing them, giving them extra chores to do, taking privileges from them and nothing really seems to help with the situation. I really hope that this is just not how it is going to be until they are grown up. I don't think that we all would survive if that were the case. I am just out of ideas and a bit discouraged because of it. I want to enjoy my time with them. I want them to enjoy being with me, but with all the yelling, them at each other and then me at them, it's not the environment that I want for us. Anyone, any suggestions? I'm going crazy here quite literally.

Travolta tragedy

I am irritated with the media about the Travolta tragedy. I mean seriously, they just lost their son and every time you turn on the television, there it is about their loss. I really feel that the media should be letting them grieve and not be trying to speculate about his death or his health conditions before his death or their Scientology beliefs. It just is such a difficult time for them right now and I don't think that it should be displayed all over every TV station, news report, magazine and tabloid. It's sad that they lost their son and although some people will say that they put themselves out there to the public and they just have to deal with it, I think that is wrong. They are parents above all else.

Just hello

I started new classes yesterday working toward my bachelor degree in accounting. These classes are set up a little different than I am used to, but I'm sure I will get the hang of it. There is a lot of reading to do so I'm not sure how much I will be online. But, I always say that and then I am blogging anyway. I have new photos to upload from the holidays, I will try to get that done later tonight. Hope that everyone is well and off to a great 2009.
Until next time.

Antigone's Baby

Antigone had her baby! A 6 pound 11 ounce baby boy. A happy ending for her finally. I'm so happy for her. Could you please stop over there to give her well wishes and welcomes for her baby boy. It's a happy day.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone. I hope that this year brings much joy for everyone. I am looking forward to new beginnings this year in many ways. School, my children, my significant other, my employment, and much more. I hope that everyone had a great New Year's Eve. I spent the evening with my family at my parent's house. It was an interesting evening, but fun nonetheless.

Merry Chritmas Everyone

Merry Christmas everyone. It's hard to always remember that I am blessed with family and friends that are wonderful. I had a nice Christmas get together with my family over the weekend. It really is nice to be around everyone, even with the drama that comes with it. Today I had Christmas with my older boys because they are going to be with their Dad tomorrow. I am preparing Luke's Santa gifts and Buck is eating cookies and tarts that I baked yesterday. All in all, I can not complain. I hope that everyone has a blessed Christmas and remember the reason for this wonderful day.

Almost Christmas

I'm still here, I have been trying to prepare for Christmas. Wrapping gifts, baking, and holiday parties. I will try to write more before Christmas.