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Today is my 80th birthday, and my children are getting up early to celebrate my birthday. My old woman still maintains a hard and simple work style, getting up early in the morning to clean up the house and do some housework.
Just as I walked slowly to the kitchen, my daughter-in-law Zhou Mei saw me and hurriedly said: "Mom, your birthday is still so hard, go and rest!" Let me do today's chores. "
I looked at this filial daughter-in-law, my heart was full of emotion, and I smiled and said: "Mei'er, mom is okay, let mom help you share some." Doing housework is like second nature to me, not hard. "
After that, I'm going to get the spatula in Mei'er's hand and help her make breakfast.
Who knew that Mei'er would not let it live or die, grabbed the spatula from my hand, and said in an excited tone: "Mom! You are now eighty years old, and it is time for us to be filial to you. Today is your birthday, just enjoy it, don't do any housework!"
I looked at Mei'er's rare excitement with some surprise, thinking that this daughter-in-law is usually so filial to me, why is she so excited today?
Seeing that I still wanted to argue, Mei'er hurriedly said: "Mom, you go to the living room to rest first, I'll just come here in the kitchen." I'll call you over when I'm ready. "
I knew that Mei'er was well-intentioned, and I didn't want to argue with her, so I nodded and said, "Okay, then mom go to the living room to rest for a while, and call me if necessary."
Mei'er finally showed a reassuring smile and said, "Mom, you go, I can come to today's housework." Enjoy your birthday!"
I nodded and paced slowly to the living room, thinking that my daughter-in-law was so filial that she wouldn't even let me into the kitchen in order to give me a break on my birthday. My heart is full of gratitude for Mei'er. As soon as I sat down on the sofa in the living room, I saw Mei'er hurrying past the kitchen, carrying a large cloth bag in her hand.
"Mei'er, what's that?" I asked curiously.
A little sly smile appeared on Mei'er's face: "Mom, it's our family's spatula and knives, I'm going to pack them all up and take them away, lest you have to worry about cooking when you go back to the kitchen!"
I wanted to laugh a little after hearing this, thinking that my daughter-in-law's fierce appearance really made me funny and moved.
"Mei'er, I'm not used to you like this. I can really do housework without you having to do it alone. I gently exhorted.
But Mei'er shook her head and looked resolute: "No!" Today is your 80th birthday and you must be given a good rest. You've done so much for us over the years, and it's time for us to repay you today!"
After that, Mei'er picked up the bag of spatula and walked out, afraid that I would chase me to the kitchen.
I looked at her back helplessly, but my heart was full of emotion - it turned out that this daughter-in-law, who has always been filial to me, made such a big determination to let me rest well for today.
After a while, Mei'er finished busy and returned to the living room to help me to the dining table.
"Mom, I made your favorite longevity noodles and brown sugar pastries, how about you try it first?" Mei'er served the food attentively.
I took a bite and praised: "Delicious!" Mei'er, this craft is getting better and better!"
Mei'er smiled happily: "Well, mom, enjoy it to your heart's content, everything today will be handed over to me!"
In this way, under Mei'er's care, I had a very relaxed and comfortable 80th birthday. She cooked very tasty meals and gave me entertainment such as playing the piano and telling stories.
At noon, my son also came back from outside, and I was a little surprised to see that I was not helping in the kitchen.
"Mom, why didn't you help in the kitchen today? Is it unwell?" the son asked with concern.
I smiled and said, "No, your daughter-in-law didn't let me do anything, said she had to let me rest well today, and threw me out of the kitchen."
The son smiled knowingly and said, "So that's the case, mom, you listen to Mei'er, rest well today, we will serve you."
Looking at the filial piety of my children, I couldn't help but moisten my eyes. It turned out that they genuinely wanted to repay me for my years of nurturing, and I felt very relieved and happy.
It was getting late, and the prepared birthday banquet was about to begin. I watched Mei'er busy decorating the house, and my heart was full of emotion.
Just then, the doorbell suddenly rang.
"It's coming, it's coming!" Mei'er hurried to open the door. I saw my old friends Aunt Li and Uncle Wang standing outside the door, both smiling and giving me New Year greetings.
"Happy birthday to my mother-in-law! I wish you good health and happiness!" They sent me birthday wishes.
I was very happy and busily asked the two old friends to sit down and asked Mei'er to pour tea for them.
Then, my other relatives and friends came one after another, crowding the entire living room. I was busy greeting my guests, and my children were greeting them.
Just as the banquet was at its climax, everyone suddenly sang a birthday song in unison and presented a huge cake! I couldn't keep my mouth shut with joy, this 80th birthday is really lively.
After the banquet, the guests all came forward to hug me and wish me a happy birthday again. After seeing off the last guest, I was finally able to talk to my children.
"Mom, are you happy? We have been preparing for today's banquet for a long time!" Mei'er looked at me warmly.
"Happy! This is the liveliest birthday I've had in eighty years, and I'm so happy!" I said excitedly.
"Well, Mom, you can be happy is our greatest wish." The son also said with a smile.
I looked at the joyful and caring looks on the children's faces, and it dawned on me.
It turned out that my children were filial to me because they wanted me to feel their care and return. They genuinely want me to be happy and stop working for them.
At this moment, I suddenly have a new outlook on life - I should no longer be busy with my children, but should learn to enjoy their care and feel the happiness of nature.
"Mom, do you like today's birthday?" Mei'er asked me with concern.
I nodded and reached out to hold her hand: "I like it, I like it very much." In the future, I will listen to you, stop working, and enjoy my old age. "
Mei'er smiled happily and the three of us hugged happily.
I know that my life will be different from today onwards. Because I have a more positive outlook on life, I have a happier and better old age to look forward to.
After the sumptuous birthday banquet, I sat alone in front of the window in a daze. As the sun set and the day calmed down, I couldn't help but think back to my 80 years of life.
married into the Lin family from a young girl and gave birth to children; By the time my middle-aged husband died, I raised them alone; Now that my children have started a family, I still adhere to my work style and take good care of them... Eighty years passed in a hurry, and my youth had long faded and was replaced by gray hair.
"Mom, what are you thinking?" My son noticed my trance and asked with concern.
"It's nothing, just remembering the past. You've all grown up, I'm getting old, and time is flying, so fast..." I said with emotion.
My son held my hand, his eyes full of pity: "Mom, you worked hard." You have raised us alone all these years, and you are such a venerable mother. ”
"Yes, Mom, you have made so many sacrifices, it is time for us to do our filial piety. I will listen to you in the future, don't worry about it anymore, we will take good care of you. The daughter-in-law also said.
I listened, my heart was hot, I nodded and said, "Okay, then mom will listen to you, and I will learn to enjoy life in the future, and I will no longer work hard."
"Great, Mom!" The children said happily.
Since then, I really don't worry about housework anymore. My children took turns chatting with me and taking me out for walks. Sometimes I go to the park, sometimes I go shopping, they listen to me, and I enjoy it.
I suddenly figured out that I should have a good time. I am no longer the middle-aged widow who needed to support her family, but an old man who should stop and enjoy the good times.
Once, we went to the river to enjoy the moon. I quietly looked at the bright moon in the sky and whispered to myself, "Moon, you have witnessed my entire life." From a green girl to a white-haired old woman, you see my magnificent life, right?"
"Yes, Mom, the moon is the witness of your life." The children echoed.
A warm current of warmth surged in my heart. It turns out that I am not alone. Because I have my dearest family by my side.
I will never feel that life is dull again, because I have found its meaning - to be with my family and enjoy family.
I began to enjoy this leisurely old age. Every day I wake up later and no longer force myself to do housework. The children are also much more lively and cheerful, and they will organize some family activities to make me happy.
One day, the family decided to go to an orchard in the countryside to enjoy the flowers and fruits. I sat in the back seat of the car, watching the scenery recede out the window, and I was very excited.
"Mom, are you happy?" My son looked at me and asked with concern.
"I'm very happy! Mom hasn't been out of the house for many years, and it's great that today I can finally enjoy the flowers!" I said excitedly.
When I arrived at the orchard, I was overwhelmed by the endless sea of flowers. I was like a child, running around, and every flower made me linger.
"Mom, you go slowly, be careful of falling!" My sons and daughters followed me with concern.
I stopped, smiled and said to them, "Let mom see more flowers, these flowers are really beautiful!"
The children nodded and said, "Okay mom, have fun!"
I continue to swim in the sea of flowers, admiring the colors and forms of each flower. The staff here also put a garland on me, making me feel like I had returned to my girlhood.
We had a picnic at noon, and my children prepared nutritious and delicious meals for me. We sat on the grass chatting and eating as a family, and now I feel happier and more satisfied than ever.
"Mom, do you like today's outing?" After lunch, Mei'er asked me with concern.
"Loved it so much! This kind of family gathering gives me long-lost fun and makes me feel the joy of happiness. I said sincerely.
"Well, we will often organize such activities to accompany you in the future." The sons and daughters said with relief.
I nodded, grateful for the joy they brought me. I understood that my children genuinely wanted to make me happy, and I was determined not to live a tiring life but to enjoy the happiness of life.
Since then, they have really taken me out to museums, playgrounds and other places. I also stopped worrying about housework, chatting with them every day, taking a walk, and spending a leisurely old age.
Now I have found the meaning of life, that is, to spend time with my family and feel their love. I always thought that it was my responsibility to work, and now I finally understand that rest is also my right to rest. I will cherish this hard-won time and be grateful for everything my children have given me.
Day after day, I enjoy this comfortable retirement. Occasionally, I miss the hard work and hard work of the past, but when I think about it, my life is very happy now, and I will dismiss the idea of turning back.
On this day, Mei'er said to me enthusiastically: "Mom, we booked a cruise ship ticket to go on vacation to the island for three days, you must come!"
"Really?" I asked in surprise, "Well, my mother hasn't taken a cruise ship to sea for a long time, it must be very exciting!"
So, our family boarded a cruise to the island. I stood on the deck and watched the cruise ship cut through the sea, stirring up white waves, and my heart was surging.
"Mom, be careful when the sea breeze is strong!" My son, worried about my wind, took me to the indoor rest area.
I looked at the blue sea outside the window and sighed: "Son, my mother didn't have the opportunity to go out to sea when she was young, but now she finally has her wish come true!"
"Yes, Mom, sit down and enjoy the sea trip!" The sons and daughters said with a smile.
Upon arrival at the island, a clear blue sea and soft sand beach come into view. I excitedly took off my shoes and walked on the soft sand, the sand tickled me, and I was very happy.
"Mom, be careful, don't go far!" Mei'er followed me worriedly.
I stopped, smiled and said to her, "Mei'er, let mom enjoy the beach a little longer, it's so beautiful!"
Mei'er nodded and said, "Okay mom, you can have fun!"
We spent three days and two nights on the island. I watched the sunrise and sunset, walked on the beach, and swam and frolic with my children. This trip gave me endless joy, and I was a little reluctant to leave.
"Mom, did you enjoy this trip?" On the way back, my son asked me with concern.
"Loved it very much!" I said excitedly, "This is the most wonderful trip this old bone has ever experienced, and I will always remember it!"
"Well, if you're happy, Mom, we'll be happy." The sons and daughters said with a smile.
I nodded, thanking them for giving me such unforgettable travel memories. I understand that enjoying life is my current responsibility. I will no longer miss the hard work of the past, but live in the present and be happy every day.
Since then, my children have taken me to many places. I visited various scenic spots and participated in the University for the Elderly to learn knowledge, and my daily life was colorful.
Now I have found the meaning of life - that is, to enjoy the time of the family. I will feel the love of my children and cherish the joy and companionship they give me.