My house is only a block away from my parents' house, and I have to pass by my parents' house every day on my way to work.
One day, I went to my parents' house as a guest, and it happened that my neighbor, Aunt Wang, was also there.
Aunt Wang is our neighbor who originally lived next door to us and later moved to a block a little further away from our house.
When I entered the door, my parents were chatting with Aunt Wang, and when they saw me coming in, they hurriedly asked Aunt Wang to sit down by herself, saying that my son had been too naughty recently and should not play together.
It makes me feel a little strange that my parents, who are usually so tolerant of my son, suddenly became so cautious. Having said that, I left my son in the care of my parents and went back to work as soon as possible.
My father told me that Aunt Wang is a very frugal person, and her family's grocery shopping expenses are only 2,000 yuan a month, and I don't know how to do it.
My father said in a worried tone that Aunt Wang seemed to be a little curious about our family's expenses, and chatted with them and kept asking some questions about the expenses.
But now, my son's expenses have suddenly skyrocketed, and they are worried about me.
The next day, I took a leave of absence to stay at home with my son. I saw him take out his toy car and crash it on the ground, and I felt a little uncomfortable.
"Son, Dad asked for leave to accompany you today, let's go buy a new toy together!" I said in as brisk a tone as I could.
When the son heard this, his eyes lit up at once, "Really, Dad? I want a big toy airplane! ”
Seeing my son looking forward to it, I couldn't help but sigh how much I longed to have a fun time with my son in the past! After thinking about it for a moment, I still stood by my decision.
"Okay, let's go buy a big plane!" With that, my son and I went out in high spirits.
Along the way, the son excitedly pointed to the toy store in front of him and shouted, "Daddy, Daddy, get in!" I took a deep breath and walked into the store.
The shop is filled with a variety of toys, and the smell of them fills your face. The son was dazzled and full of freshness everywhere.
Just as I was struggling with this, I suddenly heard a gentle greeting from beside me.
"Are you two picking out gifts?"
I turned my head to look and saw a middle-aged woman in plain clothes looking at us with a smile. I know she's the proprietress of this toy store.
"It can be seen that your father and son have a good relationship." There was a hint of envy in the proprietress tone.
I smiled, "Yes, it's always been like this. ”
I listened, and my heart was shaken. In a word, it makes me feel as if I see my own shadow and what my son really needs.
I looked at my son and suddenly felt a little guilty. It turned out that he didn't need me to buy him a lot of toys, just play with him, listen to his needs, and give him warm company is enough.
I put down my shopping basket, took my son's hand, and decided to spend every day with him in real company from now on.
When I got home, I decided to change my attitude and face my family's expenses and family disputes with a more peaceful mind.
"Son, Dad was wrong, shouldn't always buy you a lot of toys to make up for the alienation between us. In fact, what you need most is my companionship and care.
The son blinked, slightly stunned, and then a sunny smile bloomed on his face again. "Dad, I just want to be with you, nothing else matters.
I squeezed my son's little hand, and a warm current welled up in my heart, and I was willing to give more time and care for him.
From that day on, I would play my son's favorite games with him every night and listen to him tell interesting stories about the day.
I was stunned, I didn't expect my son to make such a request. I tentatively asked, "Which kid would you like to play with?" ”。
The son pondered for a moment, then said, "I would like to have a younger brother or sister so that we can play together and take care of each other."
I was deeply touched by my son's words, and a new contradiction arose in my heart. My wife and I have been married for many years, but we had no plans to have a second child.
I told my wife about it, and she was lost in thought. After some discussion, we decided to give our son a younger brother or sister to provide him with more companionship and affection.
A few months later, my wife got her wish and conceived her second child. We are happily preparing for the arrival of a new life.
On the day of the newborn's arrival, the family sat around the hospital room and watched the baby with delight. My son held my hand tightly, and there was a more affectionate glint in his eyes.
"Dad, we are a happy family!" The son's voice was filled with joy and satisfaction.
The joy in my heart is indescribable, and I deeply feel the warmth of family and the power of affection. I know that we will face more contradictions and difficulties in the future, but with love, we will be able to solve everything.
When I got home, I decided to surprise my son with something unforgettable. I set up a small tent at home filled with books and toys that my son likes.
My son got into the tent and I played with Lego bricks with him. We sat side by side, exchanging ideas and ideas for the building blocks.
I picked up the phone, and it was my wife calling.
"Honey, is my son at home? I just saw his watch drop in the car. The wife said hurriedly.
I looked around and saw that my son was really not wearing a watch. With a sinking in my heart, I hurriedly told my wife that he was at home and asked about the importance of the watch.
"It was a gift I gave him for his birthday, and he loved it very much." There was a hint of concern in his wife's tone.
I turned to my son, motioned for him to be quiet, and then said to my wife, "Don't worry, we'll help you get your watch back."
After hanging up, my son and I began an intense search. We scrutinized every nook and cranny and rummaged through the places he usually frequented, but the watch was nowhere to be found.
Looking at my son's disappointed expression, I smiled helplessly and bitterly. I understand that to him, this watch represents our love and care for him.
The son sat quietly on the sofa, his eyes revealing a hint of disappointment. I walked over and sat next to him and hugged him gently.
"I'm sorry, son. We couldn't find the watch. "My voice is a little hoarse.
The son looked up, smiled and said, "It's okay, Dad." I know you've done your best. ”
At this time, I realized that my son no longer cared about the watch itself, and he valued our company and care more.
I put my arms around my son and was deeply grateful for his understanding and tolerance. I decided to pay more attention to his emotions and needs in the future and accompany him as he grows.
After returning home, I stopped paying too much material attention to my son in the past and began to spend more time with him and care for him.
However, new contradictions soon emerged. I noticed that my son seemed a little withdrawn and out of place when he was with other children in kindergarten.
I was so angry that I couldn't stand my child being bullied. So, I decided to find Xiao Ming and his parents to get justice for my son.
Xiao Ming's parents seemed very kind, and after listening to what happened to me, they were very kind and said that they were willing to help solve the problem.
They promised to have a good talk with Xiao Ming, ask him to return his son's picture book, and apologize to his son.
Hearing their explanations and promises, I became much more grounded. Although my son has been wronged, I feel that my family is still very lucky to meet such a parent who solves the problem.
His son's picture book was quickly returned, and Xiao Ming also apologized to his son. Since then, my son and Xiao Ming have become good friends, playing together and sharing toys.
The growth of my son made me think a lot. I realized that as parents, we need to give our children more love and education, not just material satisfaction.
Our responsibility is not only to satisfy their desires, but also to help them grow into independent, self-disciplined, and caring people.
This experience has made me more humble and more understanding of disputes and conflicts between parents. In the family, we need to be tolerant, understanding and respectful of each other.
I deeply realized that true companionship and care are what my son needs most. From that day on, I started to spend more time playing with him and exploring new worlds with him.
However, while we were enjoying our time with our children, something unexpected happened at home.
One day, I received a call from my wife, who told me in a trembling voice that she had a serious argument with my mother.
It turned out that as the child's mother-in-law, my mother was dissatisfied with the way we raised her. She thinks we spoiled our son too much and deprived him of the upbringing and discipline he deserves.
My crying son stood aside, and my heart was like a knife. I don't fully support my mother-in-law's approach, but I can't condemn her too harshly.
However, this incident deeply tore apart the harmony of the family.
Since then, my mother-in-law's attitude towards me has changed. She expressed her displeasure and thought that I was disrespectful to her and too partial to my wife.
The entanglement of family affection makes me miserable. Everyone in the family is caught up in accusations and complaints about each other, as if they have lost the intimacy and trust they once had.
This home, which was supposed to be a warm harbor, has become cold and strange. I thought about how to solve this contradiction, but I felt overwhelmed.