I have three children, ranging from 10 to 5.
There are times I want to leave them all and run away to a tropical island and drink my misery away.
But othertimes I can not imagine life with out them.
Of course children will strain a marriage, I would not have children if you are both fighting alot and this is a last ditch to keep you both together, not going to fix any marriage issues.
I coach two of my childrens soccer teams, I LOVE it, all the kids are awesome!! It's a blast and a ton of fun, of course I am a huge goofball.
But no matter what kids will give you really bad days, and really great days. Seeing your kids reaction to things is awesome.
We took my youngest on a plane to NYC from Atlanta when he was 3, he searched the clouds for the "care bears" I was on the other window, and Said, "hey I see them over hear! " oh he got SOOOO excited and ran over to see them, but they got away
but they can be ever so wonderful, just enjoy them and watch them grow! You will be amazed.