My wife sent me this story. My mom sent me a link to this story. And co-workers sent me a link to this story, so finally, I broke down and read 30 Struggles Only a 3-Year-Old Would Understand. And if you are reading the article, you know and understand the world of 3 year old struggles.

Yes, 3 is hard. So was 2. My guess, 4 will pose some challenges as well. But my point is this, when is raising a child not hard? Sure the list of things from this article are all valid and try it with twin 3 year olds, because you have double the struggles.

What I am realizing with our boys at 3 1/2, is that they are learning their way through the world. They are trying to figure out, what they can and can not do. That there are rules that have to be followed, for their own safety. And more importantly, they are adapting. They are adapting to all of the changes around them that happens each and everyday. Change could be with the routine change of daycare to their curiosity of helping me cook dinner.

Everyday, we as adults struggle. Work and our careers. Getting the kids ready and out the door for daycare, what to cook, friends, family, etc. So, why shouldn’t we expect our 3 year old struggles as they go through their day?