Don’t really enjoy being a parent

[BananaSlug]

Does anyone else not really enjoy parenting feel like the only one so wonder if anyone feels the same? It’s just so exhausting and repetitive. I do the same thing every day, all evening is spent constantly cleaning, cooking dinner, preparing school uniform etc then again the next day. Same thing on repeat. I feel like I have nothing to look forward to and every day is just the same boring slog. I can’t decide if it’s just parenting or if it’s being a single parent. Do any other parents feel this way?

I'm not a single parent and I feel like this. My husband and I pretty much share everything too. I really don't know how single parents do it. I have 2 DC (1&5) and I'm absolutely horrendously knackered. It doesn't help that one year old sleeps terribly and wakes up at 5:30 most days.
I'm trying to start doing social things 1/2 nights a week to stop the monotony: a choir and meet a friend for a walk / drink / dinner. Not happened yet but soon I hope

It's meant to be a 'village' thing, not lone parent or even an isolated couple.
No wonder you are knackered and bored as you can't have much of an independent life.
It's not a problem with you, or with the children. It's a cultural problem.

I didn't enjoy babyhood and it was a shock to me to find out I wasn't what I'd call a natural mother. But once they get chatty (which can also drive you mad) and mature they can be good fun, though my limit was about four hours before I had to go off for a cup of tea! I was widowed when my kids were 4 snd 6 and have never had a new partner.
Parenthood lasts a lifetime and it's a rollercoaster ride. Right now it's labour intensive for you. For me (kids late teens) it's psychologically exhausting. Hang in there.

Thanks glad it’s not just me. Mine are older though they aren’t little kids personally I’ve found it’s got worse 😣

I find the exhaustion and worry difficult. I got through stages which sounds awful. Sometimes I love it and other times I feel frustrated