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I've written articles, essays, blog posts, books but when it comes to the topic of family. I get that feeling similar to writers block. So many memories, emotions, expressions, love, hate, good and bad times alike and stories to tell. It all merges at once I almost don't know where to begin.
Well...no one is in a better position to tell my family story than myself so I'd get started...

I live with my family in Lagos, Nigeria. My family has got five members, I inclusive. My father, mother, elder brother and younger sister are the roots of my existence and I love them very much.

Meet the Ologunja's

My Father

(Sadly I've got no pics of my Dad on this device :(. )

My father is the cornerstone of the family, firm and upright. He had always treated us like adults right from our tender age. What never gets old is how he would sit us down and tell us stories of his childhood, his parents, his siblings and how growing up in a polygamous family greatly impacted him. He didn't quite get the best childhood experience and does his best to make sure we don't have to tell the same stories. He is a mentor to us and occupies a very important place in out hearts.

My mother

Although she's very caring and kind, she's quick to anger and very overprotective. Mothers instinct right? She doesn't associate much and this rubbed off on us. She holds the family together and prioritizes our wants over her needs sometimes. I couldn't wish for a better mom.
I remember the day I told her I liked music and would love to play a saxophone someday. She looked at me and said "really". I playfully replied "yeah".
Without an hint, she took it upon herself and got me a saxophone within two weeks. I was utterly speechless, I would forever cherish that moment. I strongly believe we're greatly blessed to have such supportive and caring parents.

My elder brother (buddy)


Meet Kolawole

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You'd never believe we weren't twins if you saw us together. Well...I can't actually spot the great resemblance between us but everyone else seems to. He never has to introduce me to anyone, they seem to always figure it out.

I've got the greatest bond with him. We spent our childhood together, just us...no friends. We barely socialized with others.
I remember our former neighborhood. We stayed about four years there and never took it upon ourselves to make a single friend. Never saw a reason to.
We never get emotionally attached to anyone or anything but the one time this theory didn't come to play was when he was to leave for college. I skipped school that week, followed him to his college and spent about three days with him. I cried on the day I was to leave him, I was greatly depressed. It just seemed to have happened so soon.

My younger sister


Meet teniola

The only female child, also happens to be the last child. Definitely pampered, too smart for her age, too young for her class. A lazy genius as I like to call her. She's definitely a character, funny, smart, very annoying but still she could make your day. There's a seven year difference in ages between us but she makes it look like three. She definitely gets all she wants...well, most of it. Am I jealous? Yes :) I used to be. I guess some of us can relate to the agony of having the last child privileges you once enjoyed get transferred.

Family is one of the most important...I'd rephrase that "it's the most important thing in our lives"
Taking time everyday to appreciate your loved ones for all they do, for just being there is golden.

... writing this, I realized it's even harder to summarize the memories and respective personalities of my family members. I might not be the best writer but hopefully this all made sense...

doppley
stay safe

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 4 years ago 

@doppley thank you for participating in the context.You gave a detailed account of your root.The wordings flow freely.Congratulations for coming through.

 4 years ago 

Thanks @samuel20
Glad to have you here :)

You got a nice family @doppley can imagine the bond between you and your brother, though I have none but I know how it feels when the one you're fond of leaves your side

 4 years ago 

It's a void feeling @iamdanny.
I take it as you've got a sister you're close to also ?

 4 years ago 

@dopppley I love Teniola and the part ,"too young for her class "😀. She quit looks smart from the picture. You have such an amazing family, I truly understand what it feels like when you want to get separated from the one person you've always been with and already gotten attached to, the bond between you and your brother is really very strong and I really admire that.

 4 years ago 

Thanks a lot @marydexplorer...she's definitely very smart lol. She's actually just 9 years old but you'd never believe😄. Glad to have you here :)

 4 years ago 

I admire the mutual closeness you have with your brother. I admire the mother's self-sacrificing attitude of your mum. Who does not like have a great story about their mum. Now we understand why they always sing about mums and not dad's - though it's not fair hahaha. But overall, this is a great story. I noticed your mum is a very young woman. That's really interesting. @doppley

 4 years ago 

Haha...very true, dads also deserve same accolades, women seem to take it all.
I don't know the threshold for determining how young a person is but one thing I can say is "she looks a whole lot younger than her age"... People find it very hard to believe she gave birth to my brother 😄
Thanks @focusnow, glad to have you here