It was a really good and timely read for me, and a good reminder to be kinder to myself.
Because parenting is hard. The author likens the experience of parenting to climbing Mount Everest without any training.
But one of the reminders rang especially true for me- #8.
"8. The most important thing to get for your baby is not a Rock n' Play, nor a good set of swaddling blankets, nor a high-end stroller. The most important thing to get for your baby is a village. Your village will keep you afloat. They will carry you when you are tired, feed you when you are starving, forgive you when you are unkempt and hours late and a neglectful friend who can't remember to wear socks let alone whose birthday it is. They will love your baby when you are too tired or frustrated to hold her at the moment, because you are imperfect and human and have imperfect and human failings. They will remind you who you are when you start to think your whole life is only about poop. They will lift you up."
Our village is phenomenal and I don't say that enough.
The number of family members and friends that we have loving our girls, supporting us, getting us through the tough days and celebrating the joys with us is amazing.
So thank you, village, we love you.
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