My name is Li Ting and I am an ordinary housewife. My husband works in a state-owned enterprise and is unremarkable. We have two sons, the eldest son is named Xiao Ming, and the younger son is called Xiao Hua. They are both married, and now our family lives in a small building in the city.
The eldest son, Xiao Ming, married a girl from his hometown named Xiaohong. Xiaohong is a hard-working and capable girl who became pregnant soon after marriage. She quit her job while she was pregnant and focused on raising her baby at home. And Xiao Ming has a stable job in a foreign trade company, although the income is not high, but it is still no problem to barely make ends meet.
The wife of the youngest son, Xiaohua, is an accountant and is called Xiaoli. Xiaoli has a successful career, with a monthly salary of 12,000, and she is also open-minded and generous. They have been married for almost three years, and they have never planned to have children, because Xiaoli feels that her career has not stabilized and wants to accumulate more experience and funds.
I am busy taking care of the household every day, especially helping to watch the baby of my eldest son's family. When Xiaohong was confined, I almost broke myself. But as Xiaohong slowly adapted to her new role, she also began to help share the burden. I was always worried that Xiaohong's body would not be able to bear it, and I always advised her to find some time to rest, but she always smiled and said that it was okay to reassure me.
But Xiaoli has been hesitant to have a child. She always complained to me, saying that she was too busy with work and didn't have time to take care of the children. I think her worries are unnecessary, after all, she and Xiaohua are both adults, and I can also help take care of the children. But Xiaoli doesn't seem to listen to it, she always says that she will wait until her career is stable.
On this day, I was breastfeeding my eldest son's baby when I suddenly received a **. It was Xiaoli calling, her voice was a little shaky, and she asked if I could help keep an eye on her dogs, as they were going to be away for a few days. I agreed, but I felt a little strange in my heart. Xiaoli's family has so many aunts, why do you have to look for me?Maybe I'm too careful.
However, the next day, when I went to Xiaoli's house to take care of the dog, I unexpectedly found a prenatal check-up form. It says "8 weeks pregnant", and the name is Xiaoli's. I was stunned, and my mind was full of thoughts. It turned out that Xiaoli had been hiding from me, and she was actually pregnant.
I don't know whether to be happy or angry, more or worried. Xiaoli is pregnant, will her career be affected?Will there be a crack in her relationship with Xiaohua because of this?And most importantly, who exactly should I give my children to?Is it the eldest daughter-in-law's hometown career editor, or the second daughter-in-law's monthly salary of 12,000?
At this time, my mobile phone rang, it was Xiaohong calling**. Her voice was slightly anxious: "Mother-in-law, the baby has a fever, Xiao Ming and I have to go to the hospital quickly, can you help take a look?"When I heard this, it was immediately clear to me. The child's health is the most important thing, and everything else can be solved slowly. So, without saying a word, I hurried to my eldest son's house to help take care of the baby.
During that time, I was very busy, not only taking care of my eldest daughter-in-law's postpartum recovery, but also taking care of Xiaoli's pregnant body, and taking care of the children of two families. Sometimes, I really feel a little overwhelmed, but seeing the healthy and thriving children makes me think it's all worth it.
Finally, the eldest daughter-in-law recovered almost after giving birth, and Xiaohong began to look for a job again. Xiaoli's pregnancy has gradually passed, and she has begun to adjust her state and prepare for a new life. I saw them get out of the predicament one by one, and I was sincerely gratified.
Time passed, and the children grew up. The eldest son's baby has gone from babbling to walking, and the younger son's pet dog has gradually grown into a big head. I think I will continue to accompany them to grow up and witness their growth, because this is my responsibility and obligation as a mother and mother-in-law.
As for the question, who to take care of, I think that every child deserves to be loved and cared for. Whether it is the eldest daughter-in-law's hometown career editor or the second daughter-in-law's monthly salary of 12,000, they are all my children, and I will love them unconditionally and help them. That's what a real family should look like.