I did buy the taylor kit as you suggested and that is what I used for the test results I posted.
My filter is a Hayward S244T sand filter. Last night I add DE, like a post I read on here suggested, to help catch some of the smaller particles.
I think another problem is I seem to have a lot of leaf matter on the bottom and am having a hard time getting it out because I cant see the bottom. I vacuumed to waste today and the pump basket clogged an I got frustrated and stopped after an hour. It is so cloudy I cant see what I am doing or I would use the skimmer to get the leaf matter out. Ok...now that I vented I think I can back on track
I will be going to wal mart as Janet (Thanks for not making me go back to the pool store!) suggested to get the right stuff.

Thank you so much for helping me!!
Paige