I don't know that I think it is the hardest job in the world but it is tough. It's not being with my kids that I find tough - I love it - but I find the constancy of it completely exhausting. I don't feel like I ever get to switch off. Not just from the physical side of things, but the emotional as well.

I do agree that being a parent is a priveledge and that we shouldn't take it for granted but I think there has to be balance between the two opinions.