I have to admit i love the look of a garden but im horrible at it. i always forget to water them and they all die.
Gardening can be considered relaxing, but it seems like you might be too relaxed it they plants are all dying!
haha! I wish that was the truth. I have 3 small children so I think thats the reason I alawys forget. 
You need to find some plants like cactus that require very little water.  Or give those kids some chores, just not around the cactus.
should i have my kids water my plants? or give them chores around the house
Watering the plants is the chore :) but cacti, live in deserts so the require very little water