I feel for you. My wife and I are lucky that my parents are still quite helpful despite being pretty old. When they're unavailable for a few weeks in a row, things definitely start getting more difficult.
If you feel like you need more help, it might be worth talking to your wife about it, even if it's going to be a difficult conversation.
Is there anyway you can get help from other parents? Maybe your 4 year old can have more play dates.
I try to schedule play dates but my kids have this annoying habit of falling sick. I know, it is how they build their immune system but it is very frustrating haha
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I can definitely relate to that. Is this your last year before kindergarten starts?
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Yes, he is starting his first year of kindergarten next year. Hope he becomes stronger haha
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