Despite his deep love for his mother, between his family and his wife, he chose me and our home. This steadfastness filled my heart with emotion and comfort.
Just then, a sharp labor pain hit and interrupted the silence in the room. The little flame of life slammed into my heart at this moment, reminding us that there is something more important to face.
"Xiaomei, are you alright?" Xiao Ming hurriedly helped me.
"Quick, get ready, let's go to the hospital right away!" Xiao Ming began to scramble to pack his things.
The mother-in-law also reacted and hurriedly picked up her mobile phone: "I'll call your dad and ask him to drive over!"
"Good, good!" Xiao Ming nodded and helped me out of the room.
The mother-in-law looked at the back of us leaving, and finally a smile appeared on her face.
In the taxi, I leaned on Xiao Ming's arms, and waves of labor pains followed. Xiao Ming kept comforting me, holding my hand and helping me do breathing exercises.
When I arrived at the hospital, Xiao Ming held me in one hand and dragged our suitcases in the other, and carefully sent me into the delivery room. The nurses quickly checked on me, confirmed that the contractions were regular, and the baby was in good condition, and I was finally able to open my body with peace of mind for the most magical moment in the world.
In the delivery room, I held Xiao Ming's hand tightly and felt a burst of tearing pain. But I know that this is for our baby, it is the process of life conception, and I have to be strong.
Xiao Ming was by my side and gave me strength and encouragement. This little maternity ward is a testament to our most precious moments, our home, our everything.
The mother-in-law's voice and figure seemed to have become small and insignificant at this moment. With children, we have a new home, which will be full of laughter, hope and warmth of life.
"Xiaomei, come on, you did a great job!" Xiao Ming kept encouraging me.
Xiao Ming's eyes were also red, and he kissed his daughter's forehead reverently: "Thank you, Xiaomei, we have a home." "
The little baby curled up in my arms and fell peacefully asleep. She frowned slightly, her mouth closed one by one, as if she was dreaming.
I brushed her cheek and took a closer look at this new life that had just come into the world. Her little hands were clenched tightly, as if she was struggling in her dreams.
Xiao Ming sat on the edge of my bed, staring at our mother and daughter lovingly. He cautiously held out his fingers so that his daughter could hold them. A warm little family was born.
My heart was filled with happiness and contentment. At this moment, I finally realized what a true home is.
Home is not about the size of the house, not about the amount of money, but about the care, protection and companionship of each other. With love, even a small rental house can become a hotbed of family fun.
The mother-in-law has always been complacent, believing that a big house equals decency and status. But she didn't realize that true decency comes from the simplicity of people's hearts and the sincere love between family members. Poverty is not to be feared, because any poverty can be overcome as long as we work together and support each other.
And now, we finally have our own little world. It will be full of happy cries and laughter, and our children will grow up, learn and grow here. This small delivery room was the beginning of our new home.
A few days later, Xiao Ming helped me and my baby go through the discharge procedures. My mother-in-law finally came to visit us in the hospital.
"Xiaomei, thank you for your hard work. The mother-in-law rarely showed a gentle expression, "This child is so cute." "
I nodded, smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, look, this is our family, our all." "
The mother-in-law sighed: "Yes, I'm old and always stubborn." In fact, you are right, as long as there is love, everywhere is home. "
Xiao Ming stepped forward and hugged his mother-in-law: "Mom, we will live here in the future, a family of three, and we will be happy." "
The mother-in-law nodded, and there seemed to be tears shining in the corners of her eyes.
"By the way, the child doesn't have a name yet?" I suddenly remembered.
"Then let's call it 'Little Family'!" The mother-in-law smiled heartily, "She is our little family, our everything." "
Xiaojia slept quietly in the crib, and his little hands squirmed a few times from time to time, as if he was dreaming.
The three of us adults sat around the bed, watching this new life together. The sun was shining warmly on her cheeks, and she wrinkled her little nose as if it was stinging.
The mother-in-law gently stretched out her fingers to block the sunlight for her. Xiaojia continued to sleep peacefully, and his small mouth opened and closed slightly, making a dream-like whisper.
As I watched this scene, my heart was filled with happiness and satisfaction that I had never experienced before. Xiao Ming also looked at his mother and daughter, with a relieved smile on his face.
We sat quietly like this, occasionally exchanging a few whispers, for fear of disturbing the dreams of the little family. A whole new family life began in this way with warmth and peace.
I remembered the cramped apartment in the past, and I remembered the stubbornness of my mother-in-law. She believes that a big house equals dignity and status, and that our poor little family does not deserve her approval.
But now, she seems to have finally realized what true happiness is. A warm family is far more precious than money and status. As long as you have a family that loves each other, even if you live in the most humble environment, it will become the happiest place in the world.
I was deeply touched by my mother-in-law's change. If we had yielded to her demands, if we had been forced to leave that old house full of memories, I would have regretted it for the rest of my life. Because the meaning of home is not in the size of the house, but in the bits and pieces it carries.
I nodded, smiling at his busy figure. Xiaojia yawned a little in my arms, and it seemed that I was also infected by my father's enthusiasm.
"Take your time, move one by one, our new home is not far from the hospital. I whispered, "From now on, it's our new home." "
I sat on the sidelines, holding Xiaojia in my arms, looking at his busy figure, and my heart was full of relief. These old objects that have been with us for many years will be re-brought to life and continue to witness the happy life of our family of three in our new home.
My mother-in-law also joined the move, and she took a broom and dustpan to clean our old house, as if preparing the road for its next trip. We just talk and laugh like this, and the atmosphere is happy.
I am deeply aware that home is not a fixed place, but a state that can exist anywhere. As long as we have each other's love and protection, any place can become a warm home.
Although this small apartment is narrow, it has witnessed the whole process of me and Xiao Ming getting acquainted, falling in love, and getting married, and witnessed our growth and hard work bit by bit. Without it, we would lose an important part of our lives. So now, we've moved it to our new home in its entirety so that it can continue to witness the laughter of our family of three.
My mother-in-law's stubbornness once made me feel helpless, but now she has been completely moved by the arrival of the small family. She supported us with practical actions and did her best to contribute to our new home. Watching her change, I am full of infinite anticipation for the future.
With the addition of a small family, we have a new life. From now on, we will love each other here and spend every bit of our lives. And our old house will serve as a witness, always reminding us of what is the most precious home.
"Alright, everything is in order. Xiao Ming wiped the beads of sweat from his forehead and said to me with a smile.
I nodded, looking at the room full of boxes and scattered furniture, and my heart was full of anticipation: "Let's decorate it and make it a warm home." "
"I'm coming, I'm coming!" The mother-in-law said happily, "Let the mother-in-law give you a few tips to decorate your new home beautifully!"
So the mother-in-law began to instruct Xiao Ming to arrange the furniture and hang the curtains according to his own ideas. I was in charge of unpacking the boxes and putting our memories back together one by one.
"Xiaomei, look, isn't this our wedding photo? let's hang it in the most conspicuous position in the living room!" Xiao Ming said happily.
I smiled and nodded, filled with a sense of happiness and security that I had never felt before.
The afternoon passed quickly, and our new home gradually took on a new look. In the living room, our wedding photos are framed and hung in the most prominent position. Next to it is a photo of the small family when it was born, and the family of three is happy.
On the sofa, our pillows and blankets are expertly arranged as they were back then. On the coffee table, there is a small souvenir sent by the hospital when the little family was born.
In the bedroom, my mother-in-law helped us replace all the sheets and bedspreads with brand new ones, and the smell of sunshine wafted in the air. Our wedding dresses were carefully hung in the closet, as if we could still smell the fragrance of the year.
The room in the small family is next to our bedroom, and it is full of newborn supplies prepared by my mother-in-law for her. Everything is so new and promising.
We looked at each other and smiled, and found that each other's eyes were full of tears. This new home carries too much of our hard work and expectations, and it will witness the joy and tears of our family in the future.
Looking at the newly renovated home, my heart is filled with a sense of happiness and fulfillment. This home may be new, but it continues all the good things we used to have.
From the frame, our young faces smile at us; From the fragrance of the wedding dress, our love is vivid; In the photos of the small family, the hope and blessing of new life emerge. Our past, present and future are all united in this small new home.
And all of this is due to the mother-in-law's persistence. If we had succumbed to her pressure at that time, if we had left that old house full of memories, we would have lost our original definition of "home". Home is not about the size of the house, but about the warmth and strength it provides us.
The mother-in-law later realized this, and she added more heartwarming elements to our new home in her own way. Looking at her busy figure, I sincerely thank her for her stubbornness, because it is it that has brought us to where we are today.
I know that from now on, our lives will be destined to be beautiful. The small family will grow up healthy and happy here, and our family of three will also get along with each other, slowly turning this new home into a more warm appearance. Because the meaning of home lies in the love and companionship of each other.
The years passed quietly, and in a blink of an eye, the small family was already six years old.
This once small baby is now a lively and cute little girl. She has thick black hair, big dark eyes, and smiles like a little angel.
Every day after school, she would bounce home and couldn't wait to share with us the interesting things about today's learning. And Xiao Ming and I will be by her side, answering all questions and listening patiently to her stories.
Sometimes, the mother-in-law will also join in and tell the little family some old legends and bedtime stories. Xiao Jia likes to listen to her tell the story about Guan Yu in the Romance of the Three Kingdoms, and she will listen attentively every time, for fear of missing any detail.
Yes, the meaning of home is not in the size of the house, but in the strength and warmth it gives us. As long as there is mutual love and protection, even the most humble hut will become the happiest place in the world.
And our new home will continue to witness the joy and tears of our family in the future. The little family will grow, learn and grow here, and we will be by her side, to love and protect her. Because home is a haven of love, always as warm as ever.