Listening Skills

I know I have mentioned this before, but I really wonder when my kids will start listening to my voice. When will I stop being just annoying background noise that is constantly irritating them? I think I am a fairly intelligent person. I seem to be able to take care of myself and if they would look around, they are thriving pretty well. I even think that parts of life may be easier if they would listen (and it might save me some $$$$$). Of course, part of listening is doing and that is the most difficult part!