Ohhhhh Yeah, I remember those days of being exhausted from young children. I remember having a small breakdown one day, called my mom crying and begged her to tell me it would get easier so I could just be patient and get through it.

I hate to tell you this, but Mom said, "Well honey, it doesn't get easier, it just gets different".

She told me the truth. Every stage of raising kids has been distinctly different. Some stages will let you get more physically rested...but.

I think the young childhood (0-6) and teenage years have been the most difficult, but are probably the times I will also miss the most.

I know that sometimes the stress of kids can put extra strain on a M, but sometimes the kids have been a welcome distraction for us too.