Toddler stage is hands down the hardest and puberty/high school is a different set of hards. Now that I have 2 adults and 2 easy teenagers, Id absolutely do it again and have more. Nothing I have personally accomplished feels better than seeing my kids successes and happiness. I also find my relationships with them meaningful and fulfilling in ways I never anticipated. 

 That's amazing i wish to succeed as you have. How did you manage the friend/parent situation because all I wanna do is be my kids best friend.