When does it get easier?

[ButWHENshallThisPass]

I'm so fucking worn down

2 children aged 4 and 1; the one year old is such hard work-16 months and not walking yet-weighs an absolute ton and everything is a struggle with him-always has been. The crying, oh my god the crying it has been awful

I work full time which is the only saving grace otherwise I think I would have some kind of breakdown. When Friday comes I find myself dreading the weekend and longing for Monday to arrive.

It's just all feeling like a massive slog, something to be got through and endured rather than something that brings joy.

Please someone reassure me that it gets a bit easier? Time feels like it has stood still and that nothing will ever change

Keep repeating the mantra "It's a phase. It's a phase", as it really is.

I found once I got decent uninterrupted nights' sleep regularly, then that was a BIG step - I don't do well on lack of sleep.

Then there are little steps - when the older one can plug themselves in the car seat, or dress themselves, or entertain themselves for short spells when you deal with the baby.

Then it is nice when they are both confidently toilet trained.

It is hard work when they are babies - just keeps on getting better, I promise you.

Thank you for replying

I am just crushed by every moment of unrelenting drudge; god knows how anyone manages to be a stay at home parent-they need a medal and a free pension as far as I'm concerned 😂