Mrs.Banks wrote:

"TIA for all your help! My kids will love me forever if I can make this work!"

Well, we certainly want your kids to love you forever!!

In addition to PoolDoc's advice above, do yourself a favor and get yourself a better test kit. Believe me, it will make your life much easier! We recommend the Taylor K-2006 or 2006C. If you order it from Amazon at the link in my signature line, the Pool Forum makes a little money to help us keep this site going. I would also suggest doing some reading on our sister site Pool Solutions. Lots of good info there about the basics of taking care of a pool. Welcome to the forum! Come back if you have more questions.