What's the Hardest Part about Being a Parent?

Snuggles are one of the BEST parts
 Recently, I asked my kids two questions:
  1. "What do you think is the hardest part about being a Dad?"
  2. "What do you think is the hardest part about being a Mom?"
Here's what they said:
  1. Hardest part about being a Dad =
    • "Getting up with crying babies in the middle of the night." 
    • "Balancing it all -- work, family, everything. Juggling." (Giving Elijah credit for this one)
    • "Dealing with kids who play rough and are crazy."
  2. Hardest part about being a Mom =
    • "Getting up with crying babies in the middle of the night." (Much more accurate for Mom than Dad)
    • "When the kids throw tantrums."
    • "When the kids are wild and need discipline."
What about you? What do you think is the hardest part about being a Mom or Dad? Even better, what do your kids say is the hardest part?

Let me know your (and your kids') thoughts in the comments.

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2 comments :

  1. What insightful children! It looks like they really are in tune with some of the trials and tribulations of parenting. I'm not a parent (yet), but I anticipate looking forward to all of these more-difficult aspects of having a child…but I can't wait to enjoy some of the best parts. Thank you for sharing this wonderful blog post!

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  2. You're welcome, Katrina. Don't worry -- there will be many of these difficult aspects, and more! But it's all worth it.

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