An Open Letter to My Baby Daddy

Rather than simply sending you my usual text that says something to the affect of “Thank you for all that you do and I cannot thank you enough” I want to make an attempt to list why I am so thankful to have you as my daughter’s father. You deserve way more than a text message and whatever Yonn copped you with the $24 I cash app her (I hope she didn’t get you a tie because that’s wack).

We have been on this journey of co-parenting for 11 years now and I would not trade you for my favorite LV bag because you are priceless. I’ve witnessed you help Yonn with her math homework over face time, bond with her through your charisma, continuously reinforce values into her, and single handedly be the reason why she wants for nothing. You are unwavering in your love for her and your desire to see her reach her full potential all while parenting your other two kids and being a bomb husband to your wife.

I’d like to particularly thank you for always making an effort to understand me, my point of view, and my crazy schedule. At times when I questioned my own abilities to manage my career, personal life, and parenting I always knew that you were there if I just needed a break to figure things out. I sincerely appreciate your selflessness when it comes to parenting; especially during the times when the rainbows are a little harder to see. You are pivotal in my growth because you have always given me the space to be a woman outside of being a mother.

You set the tone for what a man is supposed to be as a father and I wouldn’t want to do this baby momma thing with anyone else. Happy Father’s Day Eddie!