My name is Li Xiaofang, I live in Beijing, and I have a distant cousin named Zhang Li, who works in Shanghai. My cousin has two children, the eldest son Zhang Jinyu is 15 years old and the youngest son Zhang Jinze is 10 years old. My cousin's family rarely contacts each other, but recently I suddenly called **, saying that I was coming to Beijing on a business trip, asking me to help take care of the two children, and put forward three conditions.
One Saturday afternoon, I was about to go to the supermarket to buy groceries, when my phone suddenly rang, and when I picked it up, it turned out to be my cousin Zhang Li. I immediately picked up **, and my cousin said straight to the point: "Xiaofang, I am going to Beijing on a business trip next week, and I need to ask you to help take care of the two children, and I can give you a little money, but there are three conditions: first, you can't buy snacks and soft drinks for the children;."The second is that the child's homework must be checked every day;The third is to take them to study classes on weekends. Do you think it's okay?”
I immediately said, "Yes, cousin, it's right for us to help each other as a family." Don't worry, I will take care of the children, and the three conditions you mentioned are also very good, which are very helpful to the children's growth, and I will abide by them. ”
My cousin said, "Thank you so much!".I'll be dropping off two kids to your house next Monday morning, which is a great favor. ”
The cousin hurriedly explained a few words and left. I asked my two children to take their luggage to their rooms to get acquainted with their new surroundings. Zhang Jinyu threw off his bag nonchalantly and walked out, saying that he was going to play games with local friends. Zhang Jinze obediently hung up the clothes one by one, and then took out the homework book and put it on the table.
I hesitated for a moment, but still said, "My cousin has told me not to buy you soda, it's not good for your health." ”
Zhang Jinyu was immediately unhappy and muttered: "My mother usually lets me drink it, cousin, you are too uncool." ”
I advised him, "We must be obedient and not cause trouble to our cousin." ”
Zhang Jinyu dropped his chopsticks dissatisfied, and said, "It's so boring, being with you is like going to jail!."”
Zhang Jinze on the side hurriedly persuaded his brother: "Brother, my cousin is for our good, we have to be well-behaved." ”
Zhang Jinyu lost his temper at his younger brother: "What are you, don't be verbose all the time!."”
I said solemnly: "The homework is assigned by the teacher, and it must be done carefully, not sloppily." ”
Zhang Jinyu said impatiently: "What does it matter, it's not an exam, who will really check the homework?"”
I said firmly, "No, you have to do your homework all over again, it's a rule, you have to follow it." ”
Zhang Jinyu was angry, stomped his feet and said, "I just won't do it, what can you do with me?"You're not my mom!”
Hearing this, my heart was also on fire, and I said sternly: "Since your mother asked you to come to me, then you have to listen to me!".”
I was angry and worried that an adolescent child would go down the wrong path if he didn't follow the rules. I walked gently to the door of Zhang Jinyu's room, wanting to communicate with him.
At this moment, I heard a whimper from inside, and Zhang Jinyu was actually crying in the room!My heart softened, I knocked on the door, and said, "Zhang Jinyu, I'm in." ”
Zhang Jinyu curled up on the bed with his back to me, sniffed, and didn't respond.
I sat down next to him and said gently, "I'm sorry I just said something serious." But the rules are all for your good, and I hope you can understand. ”
Zhang Jinyu finally turned his head, tears glistened on his cheeks, and he choked up and said, "I didn't mean to do it against you, I just missed my mother too much." ”
It turned out that leaving home this time hit him so hard. I took him in my arms and comforted him softly, "I understand your feelings, but you also have to learn to take care of yourself, which is important for your growth." ”
From that day on, Zhang Jinyu opened his heart to me and became well-behaved and obedient. He finally realized that I was not trying to embarrass him, but I was just doing my duty as an elder.
Every weekend I take them to English classes and calligraphy classes. At first, Zhang Jinyu was reluctant, but later he also opened his heart, actively participated, and mingled with everyone.
Zhang Jinyu said happily: "Cousin, thank you so much this month, I have become more and more mature and independent." ”
Zhang Jinze also said: "My cousin is the best teacher and friend I have ever met!."”
When I heard what they said, I was thrilled. This month, we are like a family. I held my two children in my arms and felt like they had become a very important part of my life.
My cousin hugged me with emotion and kept us in touch. The children reluctantly hugged me goodbye. I watched them get on the bus and go away, my heart was full of reluctance, but I was also happy and proud of them. This special experience brought us into each other's lives and connected in a whole new way. I look forward to seeing each other again.