The context of the following conversation is Alex and Dawn's children were running wild, so Alex stepped in took control of them.:
Alex says Our kids were running wild everywhere inside and outside the house, so I stepped in and told them they needed to take a break..
The friend responds Sometimes kids do not know when to stop or take a breather..
Alex responds Dawn and I have four kids and our friends brought their kids, so that's six kids in our small house..
The friend responds They can be a handful..
Alex responds They also give me so much joy, but I am exhausted sometimes..
The friend responds They have endless energy..