“It takes a village to raise a child”

“It takes a village to raise a child” that famous African proverb quote that we’ve all heard many times before.

I never really knew how true this proverb was/is until I had my daughter, and because my village as a child was more like a hamlet, I felt  like it didn’t apply to me. When I was younger it was just my immediate family and I growing up. My parents did it all, how? I’m still wondering the same thing today.

Since the birth of my daughter my hamlet has now grown to a village, and let me tell you, my village is AMAZING. So many people are involved in LaLa’s life, and contribute something special. I cannot even take all the credit for how beautifully she’s growing, however,  I never forget to give myself a pat on the back for being a damn good mom. 

When they say it takes a village, it takes a VILLAGE. I always say I do not know how single parents do it, and I mean the parents doing it solely alone, because being a parent is a lot. The thought of caring for another human who depends on you is scary. This parenting thing is not a joke. Although there isn’t a blueprint to parenting there’s a lot of things my village has helped me with. When I first had my daughter I’d get so annoyed with all the unsolicited advice ( I still get annoyed lol), but some of the advice given to me I hold dearly and appreciate them.

What I’m really trying to get to with this post is a Thank You to my village, because I don’t think Myself or LaLa’s dad would be the great parents we are today without you all. Thanks to all of her grandparents being SO actively involved, for giving advice, for being supportive, and most of all the quality time spent.

Again, thank you to our village, I’m more than certain LaLa feels the love.

-Lovedemitra