My name is Li Wei, I am forty years old this year, and I am an ordinary housewife. I have a husband, surnamed Liu, who is an out-and-out technician, hard-working, and honest, but a little bad at words. We have a son named Xiao Ming, who is good-looking, smart and clever, which makes our old couple proud.
My mother-in-law has lived in our house for 10 years and gets along with me quite well. Her surname is Wang, and she is a typical traditional mother-in-law, hardworking and simple, and she also cares for her children and grandchildren. Although there is no family affection between her and me, it can be regarded as respectful.
There has always been a contradiction between me and my mother-in-law, and that is the understanding and attitude towards family life. She always believed that the responsibility of the family should be mainly borne by the woman, while I believed that men and women were equal and that the housework should be shared by husband and wife. This different concept often collides in our lives.
I remember one time, when Liu was repairing a water pipe at home, I took the initiative to help him get tools, but he said angrily: "Don't touch it, this is a man's work!" I felt very aggrieved at the time, and thought, can't women do some men's work? This kind of thing happens from time to time, although we try to tolerate it, but the dissatisfaction in our hearts is getting heavier and heavier.
My mother-in-law was even more traditional in this regard, and she often said to me, "Women should know their place and not meddle in men's affairs." "Every time I hear something like this, I feel angry, but I'm too embarrassed to refute it directly. After all, she is my future mother-in-law, and I don't want to get into trouble with her.
But such a contradiction has not affected our lives, and we are still living a plain and happy life. Until one day, everything changed.
It was a sunny weekend, I was cooking dinner in the kitchen, and Liu and my son were watching TV in the living room. Suddenly, her mother-in-law's voice came from the living room: "Li Wei, come over for a moment." ”
I wiped my hands and walked to the living room to see my mother-in-law holding her phone and looking at the messages on it. Her expression was a little solemn, which made me feel nervous and asked, "Mom, what's wrong?"
The mother-in-law raised her head and said with some hesitation: "Look, this is a message from Xiao Ming's daughter-in-law, saying that it is...... She is expecting. ”
When I heard the news, I was overjoyed and hurriedly said, "Ah, really? Great, I'm finally going to have a baby!"
Liu also put down the remote control in his hand and said with a smile: "Yes, this is good news." ”
The mother-in-law didn't show much joy, she frowned and said, "How can this be done? They only have one child now, and they are going to have another child? This is too irresponsible." ”
When I heard this, I felt a little uncomfortable. I think my mother-in-law said too much, Xiao Ming is a husband and wife, and having children is their own business, and it is not up to us to take care of it. But I know that this is what my mother-in-law has always thought, and I don't want to say much.
So, I just gently comforted my mother-in-law a few words, and then went back to the kitchen to continue cooking. But in my heart, I began to feel that this contradiction seemed to be getting deeper and deeper.
The conflict between me and my mother-in-law became more acute because of the news of Xiao Ming's daughter-in-law's pregnancy. Every time I mentioned this, my mother-in-law always complained that Xiao Ming and his husband were not responsible enough, while I felt that this was their own private matter, and there was no need for us to interfere too much.
As the days passed, Xiao Ming's wife's belly gradually grew bigger. The mother-in-law often sighed worriedly, worried that the two of them would not be able to raise two children. And I tried not to touch this sensitive topic, but just comforted my mother-in-law and said that it was a blessing to have more children.
However, just when Xiao Ming's wife was pregnant and about to give birth, an accident happened.
That night, as our family was sitting in the living room, chatting, we suddenly heard a sharp cry of pain. My mother-in-law and I stood up at the same time, and in a panic, we hurriedly ran in the direction of the bedroom. Sure enough, Xiao Ming's wife was lying on the bed with a pale face, and dense beads of sweat were already oozing from her forehead.
I rushed to her bedside and asked, "What's wrong?
She squeezed the sheets tightly, the sweat on her forehead grew, she nodded vigorously, her voice trembling with pain: "Yes...... Be...... It's almost ......"
My heart tightened, and I hurriedly said to my mother-in-law: "Mom, let's go to the hospital quickly, we can't delay!"
The mother-in-law also looked anxious, and immediately nodded: "Yes, hurry up and prepare, let's go immediately!"
So, my mother-in-law and I hurriedly helped Xiao Ming's wife pack her things, and then helped her to the car and drove towards the hospital quickly. In the car, Xiao Ming's wife was almost fainting in pain, and my mother-in-law and I could only try to comfort her and make her hold on.
Finally, under the careful care of the hospital medical staff, Xiao Ming's wife gave birth to a healthy baby smoothly. Our family was overjoyed and came forward to send blessings to our newborn baby, and my mother-in-law and I were so excited that we burst into tears.
Back at home, Xiao Ming's wife and newborn baby were settled, and our family sat around the living room, drinking hot ginger tea, and gathered together. At this time, the mother-in-law's expression suddenly became a little gloomy, she sighed softly, and said, "Although the baby is very cute, but ...... It's not an easy time. ”
When I heard this, I felt a little unhappy in my heart, and felt that my mother-in-law always saw problems instead of hope. But I still held back my anger and said to her with a smile: "Mom, with a baby, our family is more lively, isn't it good?"
My mother-in-law gave me a deep look and did not speak. I knew she might still have a lot of worries in her heart, but I didn't think too much about it and just continued to enjoy the happy time with my family.
However, I didn't realize that this was only the beginning of the contradiction, not the end.
The birth of the baby did not alleviate the conflict between me and my mother-in-law, but made it more acute.
As the days passed, the baby grew healthy and cute, and became a new life in our family. However, as the little one grows, so does the pressure in the family.
Xiao Ming and his wife not only have to take care of the baby, but also have to work to earn money to support the family. My mother-in-law and I also need to share some housework and take care of the baby's daily life. All this made the atmosphere at home tense and depressing.
Mother-in-law often complains about the various needs of the little ones, saying that they are old and do not have the energy to cope with so many things. I tried to comfort her, telling her that it was all normal and that the child would be better when he grew up.
However, I didn't expect it to get so complicated.
One day, the baby suddenly had a high fever, and Xiao Ming and his wife rushed him to the hospital. My mother-in-law and I stayed at home, anxiously awaiting news from them.
In the hospital, the baby's condition did not improve, but became more and more serious. Xiao Ming and his wife were so anxious that they didn't know what to do. My mother-in-law and I received their call and rushed to the hospital immediately.
The doctor told us that the baby had a rare disease that needed surgery. Hearing the news, my mother-in-law and I were stunned and overwhelmed.
Xiao Ming and his wife were even more heartbroken, and they kept crying, blaming themselves for not taking good care of the baby. My mother-in-law and I could only stay by their side silently, comforting them and making them stronger.
The operation went well and the baby's condition was under control. However, all this made my mother-in-law and me more anxious and worried. We are beginning to realize that the problems in the family are not simple contradictions, but crises that cannot be ignored.
Back at home, my mother-in-law and I sat in the living room, exchanging glances face to face, and we both knew in our hearts that we needed to face this difficult time together. However, we didn't say it, we just sat there silently, immersed in our own thoughts.
In such an atmosphere, everyone in the family becomes silent, as if they are caught in a predicament from which they cannot be extricated. And I also began to realize that this family needs more care and support from me, and I need my mother-in-law and I to work together to get through this difficult time.
The atmosphere in the family became more and more tense, as if everyone was carrying a heavy responsibility. Although the baby's condition has stabilized, we have no time to relax, because we know that this is just the beginning, and there are more difficulties ahead of us.
My mother-in-law and I started to work more closely together to take care of our baby's daily life. Although the previous contradictions have not been completely resolved, under the pressure of facing reality, we have to put down our bodies and face difficulties together.
In the process, I began to understand my mother-in-law better. I found that she was not as stubborn as I imagined, and she also had her own hardships and helplessness. As she gets older, her health is not as good as before, and her worries and anxieties about her family make her more sensitive and nervous.
In the communication with my mother-in-law, I gradually understood a truth: everyone in the family has their own roles and responsibilities, and only by understanding and supporting each other can we get through the difficulties together. So, I began to try to be as tolerant of my mother-in-law's ideas as possible and discuss solutions to family problems with her.
One night, my mother-in-law and I were sitting in the living room, drinking tea and chatting. Suddenly, she said worriedly: "Li Wei, I know that we have a lot of different opinions, but I hope you can understand me, I am just thinking about the future of the family." ”
I looked at her deeply, smiled slightly, and said, "Mother-in-law, I understand your plight. In fact, it is not important that we have differences, what matters is that we can face difficulties together and work together. As long as we are connected by our hearts and hands, there is nothing that cannot be solved. ”
When my mother-in-law heard my words, a trace of emotion flashed in her eyes, she nodded lightly, and said, "Yes, as long as we are united, we will definitely be able to get through this difficult time." ”
My mother-in-law and I looked at each other and smiled, our hearts full of confidence and anticipation for the future. Although there will be various difficulties and challenges in the family, I believe that as long as we work together, we will be able to overcome everything.
In such an atmosphere, I began to participate more actively in family affairs and do my part to work for the harmony and happiness of the family. The relationship between my mother-in-law and I has become more and more harmonious, and we are no longer simply in-laws, but have become each other's confidants and friends.
After the baby's recovery, our family lived together more together and in harmony. Although there will still be various conflicts and frictions in the family, we have learned how to understand and tolerate each other, how to face difficulties together, and how to meet the challenges of the future together.
I believe that as long as we are connected and united, we can create a better family, so that everyone can find their own happiness and joy in this warm little world.
After the baby's recovery, our family's life has become more harmonious and happy. My relationship with my mother-in-law has gradually become harmonious, and we have learned to understand and tolerate each other, and we can face various challenges in the family together.
His son Xiao Ming's family is gradually on the right track, and the relationship between him and his wife has become more stable. The birth of a baby makes them cherish each other more and shoulder the responsibilities and obligations of the family together.
And the relationship between me and Liu and his son has gradually become more harmonious. Although Liu is not good at words, he has always silently supported me and contributed his strength to me and my family. I also cherish this hard-won happiness even more and work hard to run my family.
Under the leadership of my mother-in-law, our family lived together more united and spent happy days together. Whenever I see the baby smiling happily and the happy appearance of my mother-in-law and father and son, my heart is full of gratitude and satisfaction.
As time passed, our family became better and better. I know that as long as we are connected and united, we can create a happier family, so that everyone can find their own happiness and happiness in this warm little world.
It is a loving and warm family, and I am extremely happy and proud to be a part of this family. I will continue to work hard for the harmony and happiness of the family, so that our family will become better and better, and happiness will last forever.