Three goals

So I have been gone a lot of evenings lately for meetings. When I have been home it seems like my kids are constantly fighting, whining and arguing. Last night I was trying to have a conversation with Rob and we kept being interrupted by the yelling and banging going on in the room above us. I guess you could say it was the last straw. I called everyone down and told them that for Family Home Evening we were going to discuss changes that we need to make to be a happier family. I told everyone to spend some time coming up with three individual goals that would contribute to the ultimate goal of peace and happiness in our home. After dinner, we got together and discussed our goals. Most of the kids goals were about doing chores without being asked, being nicer to their brothers and more respectful of parents. After we each shared our goals, the rest of the family got to give input about each other's goals and then vote whether they supported the goals or not. Each person agreed to work hard for the next week on their goals and then next Monday at FHE we will all come back and discuss the progress we have (or not) made. My three goals are:

• Smile more -- I have had to have my "happy" face on so much for meetings, that when I get home I have too often allowed my feelings of frustration to show. I need to make sure I am saving my "happy" face for my family.
• Spend less time on the phone and computer -- during the time when the kids are home from school, which means I need to get work, school work and primary work done during the day (it will definitely be my biggest challenge)
• Dedicate more reading time to the kids -- it has been scarce lately with all my meetings