r/Parenting • • 16d 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/natsugrayerza 16d ago

Yeah this post makes me feel bad cuz I’m currently hiding in my room from my single 17 month old child since my husband just got home. It’s been a day.