When does it get easier?

Newborn from 7 months felt like a breeze. Something switched at 7 months and it feels like it’s just getting progressively harder. Now, at 16 months, I feel like I am white knuckling it through the high pitched screams, flying food, and utter chaos that accompanies a toddler.

I thought it was supposed to get easier as they age? Someone please tell me easier times are ahead 🥴