In the article, the author reflects on a friend's reaction to the idea of having a third child, contrasting it with pop star Chappell Roan's controversial remarks about parents' happiness. Roan asserts that parents of young children seem unhappy, sparking online backlash. The author recounts personal experiences of joy and chaos in parenting, emphasizing the dual nature of the experience. Despite the challenges, the author finds solace in the shared frustrations among new parents, highlighting the importance of expressing these feelings as part of the parenting journey.
"I realised she thought I was unhappy. She thought I regretted it all. She was wrong on both accounts, but I didn't blame her for coming to such a stark conclusion."
"I literally have not met anyone [with young kids] who's happy... anyone who has like light in their eyes, anyone who has slept."
"But I owe it to the one person besides Imogen Heap whose music can put my six-month-old to sleep in the car to mount some sort of defence here."
"There are few things more cathartic for a new parent than a good whinge; an expulsion of what we're wading through, just to remind ourselves it's a slog."
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