What I am noticing is that Middle Boy has less rage now.  He is really bossy with Younger Boy.  He tries to play it off as "playing" or "joking", but it really doesn't feel that way.

Last night was better.  Less arguing.  The boys helped with laundry and I cleaned the carpet in the living room

Both boys got their homework done and we were able to spend a little bit of time as a family.

It was restful and peaceful.  Kind of what we needed.