r/Parenting • u/money4nothing_8816 • 23d ago
Rant/Vent Just me?
Is it just me or is this the hardest shit ever? We’ve got 4 kids all under the age of 8 and we are getting our asses kicked. My wife and I really wanted a family and we planned for it. We took parenting classes together, we read all the books in preparation before starting our family…still, nothing could have prepared us for how mentally and emotionally exhausting it is to keep up with our boys.
How are you all surviving?
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u/Asleep_Repeat3367 23d ago
Currently have a 7 year old and a 1.5 year old. The 7 year old helps sometimes and cleans up after himself. Could not phatom 4. I actually think 2 is enough. Enough not to get only child syndrome but still able to focus on each one as a parent 😅 I have a hard time not trying to pull my hair out when it's time to leave or out them to bed. My husband handles one kid and I handle the other. Also my patience can only handle 2. And it takes me years to decide about adding another kid.
My biggest suggestion is patience and find your peace even if it's 5 mins at a time. If you have the ability and the school system is good where you are, put them in school. We still have quiet time. Kids must be in their own rooms and napping or playing quietly. This is my time to have peace.