We are lucky to have my wife's parents for support. I would never leave my kids with anyone else though. It's rough sometimes bc they constantly need entertainment and we dont give them screen time so its all on us haha.

Our kids seem to become less annoying when they turn 2. That takes longer than it seems possible. Our last 2 spent the first 2 years in our bed. None ever would take a soother or a bottle. Our youngest would not even use chew toys for teething. Just screaming. Right now she is getting 5 teeth at once.

But watching them learn and implement the ideas, values and critical thinking that u teach them is amazing. You have the chance to pass on so much, to help form the next generation.

Of course none of that means u won't get burnt out, or that its wrong or anything I think good parents prob get more burnt out. I hope u find peace in the gift of fatherhood.

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9)