Tired, Stressed, and Overwhelmed!:(

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Hello everyone. I am a single mom of three children, Ages 15, 11 and 11 months; and I'm in a bind. I thought having another baby at 40 was going to be a piece of cake! The Labor and delivery went smooth (you become a pro after three). I forgot all of the things that you have to do AFTER the baby comes! I have yet to baby-proof my home, the only baby-proof items are the coffee and end tables, they are empty. Baby has free reign of the house, I think that this is ok, I don't want her to feel that she is not welcome in places like the kitchen and the bathrooms. I have no stairs, thank you Lord! I also have two dogs and a cat - they are MUCH easier than the three children. Mornings are the worst. I am trying to get ready for work, while Emma (my baby) is demanding a bottle and breakfast. As I am putting on makeup in the bathroom, she's all over the place. The toilet is her favorite gadget in the bathrom. It's a fairly clean toilet. They say there is a difference between dirty dirt and clean dirt (if that makes any sense) and the toilet falls under the category of clean dirt. Not trying to gross you out here. I am somewhat unorganized.....well, im very much unorganized and I need help!! What are some things that I can do to help my mornings run smoother? The two older children are busy getting themselves ready, and I don't want to impose on them because they do a good job of getting up, dressed, breakfast and out the door. They are pretty self-sufficient kids. They can cook and clean, and my son even does his own laundry. My 15 year old daughter is a tremendous help, and I don't have to pay for any birth controlfor her because she gets a dose of it every day. I know that sounds silly, but she swears she isn't having children until she's in her 30's. I thing that is a great idea; I DO NOT want to become a grandmother any time soon. (Something tells me my son will be the first). I stay up late at night 11-12 ish getting the house clean for the next day so that I am not so stressed and I know where everything is; being up that late is killing me! The kids are NO help whatsoever in the afternoons and evenings. When they get home from school, all they want to do is veg in front of the TV, or go outside and play with friends. They are kids! That is what they do! I feel like if I infringe upon that that I am taking away a part of their childhood; and I certainly don't want to do that. Well, since I have rambled my head off, I will leave you with this - I need advice on how to keep it all togehter without losing my mind! Some child support and a husband would help, but both of those are out of the question at the moment. Thanks for listening! Lee