Does anyone else want to opt out of being a parent occasionally?!

I have a 4 year old and a 1 year old I’ve not have a good night sleep for nearly 5 years. I wake up to the sound of crying every morning so im overstimulated before my feet touch the floor. Its not even 8.00 am yet and ive got poo on the wall, ive stepped in wee because my 4 year old has just discovered that people wee standing up and wanted to see if she could do it too. Babys still crying because they want to go to back sleep but cant because my 4 year olds crying at the top of her lungs because she dug through the bin and found a picture she made thats now covered in stuff that should stay in the bin! I hate shouting but today i did 🥲🥴Partner came back in off a night shift and im currently hiding in the other bathroom. I love them more than anything but i cant help but think wth have a done having 2 kids when i like sleep and love to be left alone😭. Anyone else care to share?

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I feel you. I only have 1, but some days it feels like a lot, so I can only imagine what it feels like having 2 or more. I also love my girl to bits, but sometimes it feels like I have given away my body and my freedom - the old me wouldn't stand for it, but now I'm a mom and somehow I don't even think about it most days! I swear, having a baby messes with your brain! 😅

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Should I confront him?

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Useless father & in laws

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