Here's to Conquering my Weight

Today started out well. I hopped on the scale, still nervous, but was very excited to see that I had lost 5 pounds. That excitement, however, didn't last long. The boys were just awful today. I was in a meeting and the person with whom I was meeting could hear them fighting in the background. I'm at my wits end with them. I just don't know what else to do. I've taken away everything I can think of, including vacation! Nothing seems to work with them. In an eight hour day, I was only able to work 4 hours. And they wonder why we don't go more places. I've tried to get them to somewhat understand that everything takes money. If I don't work, we don't have as much money, which means we can't do as much. My stress level was off the charts today! I felt like eating (I'm an emotional eater) but was proud of myself because I didn't. I got in some swimming this evening and it was okay. The boys had to sit poolside while I swam so I was still having to get on them about keeping their hands to themselves, etc. I certainly hope tomorrow is a much better day. I'm still pretty psyched about my weight loss and really proud that I didn't eat everything in sight because I was so stressed. I just hope I can continue with this will power indefinitely.