As far as your temptations go, the fact that you've had them for quite awhile and haven't acted on them means it's likely you can continue to not act them. You do have self-control, and you have been exerting it. So give yourself credit for that.

As far as your children go, you should not be worrying too much how much they like you right now. You're their parent and you're not their bff. Just do your job as a parent as best you can and do not look to them for emotional support. It's not their "job" as children to provide you with any.