Do you enjoy your children more now they are older?

[KylieKangaroo]

Just that really, had a really tough year, hasn't everyone and wondered if you enjoy parenting more now your kids are older? I'm thinking ahead into the teenager years when they don't need you to put them to bed etc. I know you shouldn't wish the time away but for some reason I am at the moment!

I think every stage has its pros and cons. Personally I found the baby/toddler years really easy, but I had a very relaxed baby who was a great sleeper . The teen years were challenging ... now my DS is at Uni and things are easier again most of the time.