[evanmoran]

I have always thought it helpful to think of the first 3 years as a parent as an emotional and mental low point. Kind of like how buying a house is often a financial/savings low point (those down payments are brutal) having kids hits you really hard right at the beginning. And it hits you in the mind, something I was used to relying on that suddenly is actually struggling. I’d say much of the challenge is sleep deprivation, and there's also new responsibilities and not going out, etc, but it is actually even harder than that.

That said, I absolutely love being a parent. So if you ever are considering it, just know that 3 year old is _much_ easier than a 1 year old. And then before you know it your 7 year old will out-build you in Minecraft and it’s even more fun :)