C4role
You have been doing so much in helping with your DGC but it sounds like it's becoming just too much for you and you're suffering from exhaustion.
I would be inclined to sit down with the parents and explain how you feel.
I think you may want to cut down the work to half what you're doing at present. In this way you won't feel like you're letting your family down. It may come as a shock to them at first but they will have to accept it.
As others have said our AC forget they we are aging and not as energetic as we have been in the past.
I have cared for our 2 DGC usually 3 days a week, sometimes more for about 4 years. This was 1 child at a time so I was able to cope and enjoyed it, mostly!
Now I am starting to care for our youngest DGC 1 day a week, my DS and DIL want to send him to nursery for 2 days which will suit us too. Also my DH is going to be home to help as my arms and shoulders are not as strong as they used to be.
Finally, I would say put yourself first and don't feel guilty about it.
Good luck and let us know how you get on with resolving the situation.
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