Why is parenting so hard?

Em

I’m sitting here crying because parenting is SO hard. I have a 3 year old. She tipped her kitchen chair over last night while sitting on it and got a huge goose egg on her head. 😢 It happened in an instant! I got 5 hours of sleep last night because I stay up late to get time to myself but then she is up at 6am. Minor tasks feel SO impossible because she’s at an age where she’s testing every boundary and not listening. She also needs SO MUCH from us 24/7. Well, of course! She’s 3 years old….but I feel like this shouldn’t be as hard as it is. Why does every day feel like I’m just trying to survive? When do I get a break? When does life start to feel easier?

I only have one kid too! I’ve always wanted 3 but if one child feels like this, maybe I’m not cut out for any more.

Don’t get me wrong, I love this girl more than anything in the world! I just wish there was a little more ease and joy to parenting.

Does anyone else feel like parenting is the hardest thing you’ve ever done?