Parent contest

Moom

Your life is hard but my life is harder

Is mum more difficult then being a father?

I fed them this morning 

Let's swap yes I'd rather 

 

Up late in the night time or early to rise

Don't look at me with those judgemental eyes

I do all the baths and you make all the tea

You breastfed for months now you're angry at me. 

 

Your day was hard but my day was harder

Is mumming more trying than being a father?

I worked for 8 hours

Then put on my armour 

 

We're always on duty, no break no end time

A bickering match always crossing some line

Can I go to sleep now? Is it my turn? I'm done.

Can I just have 5 minutes to rest or have fun? 

 

Your night time was hard but my night time was harder.

I was up until 3 then was woken soon after

Let's decide who's worse off

In this parenting barter

  • Author: Moom (Offline Offline)
  • Published: October 9th, 2022 15:59
  • Comment from author about the poem: A poem about how its difficult at times to see your partners struggles when you yourself are struggling, particularly when it comes to parenting. We have a near 1 year old and a near 4 year old. While we support eachother greatly. Occasionally it comes down to a tired bickering contest. Im sure the parents here at least will empathise. Specifically not clear who does what in this set up as in my opinion we both put in what we can and we both are equally deserving of rest.
  • Category: Family
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Comments1

  • Thekkinkkattil

    A true depiction of parenting.Don't worry even this will pass away.As they grow up you miss all the fun

    • Moom

      Aw thanks im glad it came accross properly. I do soak it up 🙂



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