My mom is away from home 350 days a year, and traveling around is her only hobby. But at the beginning of every month, I would always come back and stay for ten days, and every now and then, my house would be in chaos.
A few days ago, my mother suddenly called** and said that she wanted to come and live for a while. I was preparing dinner with my wife in the kitchen, and when I heard the news, I couldn't hold my chopsticks.
Your mother is coming to live with us?My wife asked me expectantly.
That's right. I sighed, "You know, every time she comes, she makes a mess of the house." ”
My wife smiled and said, "What's the matter, your mother came to see us, how boring you are." ”
I was helpless, my wife was always too accommodating to my mother. A few years ago, when my wife and I first got married, my mother came over from time to time to "visit relatives", and my wife was obedient to her, but I breathed a sigh of relief in my heart. I understand my mother's temperament, she likes to take care of this and that, and even if my wife is kind, she will inevitably be angry with her.
Just like when I was a child, every time she came home, she would nag, my clothes were not neatly folded, my desk was too messy, and she could count all the homework and math problems wrong. I was very depressed, but I didn't dare to contradict her.
However, my relationship with my wife is very good, and my life is very happy, and I don't want anyone to break this peace. I tried to dissuade my wife: "Actually, you also know that my mother has a straightforward and stubborn personality and is not easy to get along with. When she comes, she will definitely point fingers all the time, and you won't be able to stand it. ”
While shoveling the stir-fry from the pot to the plate, the wife smiled and said, "I'm not a child, what can I do?"Don't think so much, she is your mother after all, and we should take care of her in her old age. ”
I was about to say something more when the doorbell rang suddenly. When I opened the door, my mother was standing in the doorway with two large suitcases and a big smile on her face.
Son, Mom has come to see you!My mother looked around and walked into the door, put the box and went straight to my wife: "Xiaofang, come on, come on, mom hug." Let Mom see if she's gained a few pounds!”
The wife smiled shyly: "Auntie, don't laugh." For dinner, I cooked cold cabbage and stir-fried pork ribs, you can rest first, and we will eat together. ”
Good boy, you know what Mommy likes to eat!My mother happily touched my wife's head and looked at me again, "My son is also working hard, hurry up and wash your hands, and the family will have a good meal." ”
I squeezed out a forced smile, thinking to myself that she had only been here for a while, and she had already begun to point fingers.
After dinner, my mother began to work according to her Xi, rummaging around and categorizing my and my wife's things. My wife seemed quite happy, and she offered to help my mom fold the clothes squarely.
Auntie, you can stay in the guest room, and I will clean up for you in the next two days. My wife said kindly.
I looked at my wife's smile a little stiff, but she still said gently: "Auntie is right, I don't usually pay much attention to these, you can teach me more at home these days." ”
My mother nagged about our Xi again, and I couldn't bear it anymore and interjected: "Mom, don't worry so much, we will do our own things." You're a guest, so let's take a break!”
I took a deep breath and forced my anger into the bedroom. I know my mother's personality, and going head-to-head with her is definitely not going to end well. However, I can't just watch her discipline my wife at will, this marriage was established by me and my wife, and no one has the right to intervene.
I woke up in an instant, only to see my mother drag my favorite stereo out of the cabinet and say disgustedly, "This stereo is so old and hasn't been replaced, the sound is confused, right?"”
I hurriedly went over to rescue the stereo, thinking that this stereo was picked up by me and my wife, and it was no problem after using it for so many years, why was it confused?
Son, don't always play with these things, hurry up and clean up the living room!My mom then started rummaging through the cabinets again.
At this time, my wife also got up, she yawned, and said to my mother with a smile: "Auntie has worked hard, I will help you clean up." ”
I felt very uncomfortable, so I quickly pulled my wife over and whispered: "You don't have to accommodate her, this is our home, let's clean it up." ”
My wife looked at me with a disappointed look in her eyes: "She is your mother after all, we should be considerate of her kindness." ”
I watched a trace of embarrassment flash across my wife's face, and my heart was furious. I suppressed my anger and said to my mother: "Mom, you are in our house, don't keep criticizing us husband and wife, we will manage our own affairs!"”
I'm doing this for your own good!My mother glared at me dissatisfied, "Xiaofang won't take good care of you, no wonder you look so haggard!."”
Enough is enough!I interrupted her loudly, "Please stop insulting my wife!."If you can't respect us, please leave immediately!”
My mother blushed with anger, she pointed to my nose and said, "You unfilial son, I am for your good, but you drove me away!".”
With that, she slammed the door and left, leaving my wife and I standing still. My heart was beating fast, and I was still excited about the sudden quarrel. After a few minutes, I calmed down and looked at my silent wife.
Sorry, I was so excited. I whispered.
Seeing her sad look made my heart a mess. I know I was too heavy and hurt her just now, what should I do?
Seeing my wife's sad appearance with red circles in her eyes, I felt very distressed. I walked over and hugged her and comforted her softly, "Baby, it's me who is not good, and I shouldn't quarrel with my mother in front of you." My mom has a stubborn personality, and it's not easy for you to let her do this all the time. ”
No, you're not wrong. I gently stroked her hair, "We are husband and wife, and we should be together. I shouldn't let my mother be a stumbling block to our relationship. ”
I hesitated, I understood my wife's kindness, but my mother's temper was really difficult to get along with. I really don't want my wife to be angry with her anymore.
Give me some time to think about it. I whispered. The wife nodded, wiped away her tears and washed her face.
I was distracted for the rest of the day. I called my mom a few **, but she didn't answer. I knew it was useless for me to persuade her earnestly, she was as stubborn as a cow, and I had to think of a way to get the best of both worlds.
As I walked aimlessly down the street, watching the people coming and going, I suddenly prayed that my wife and I wouldn't become the couple we were like last year but divorced this year. I want to give her happiness, but don't let my mother be a stumbling block to our relationship.
I was so shocked that I immediately called a car and rushed home. As soon as I entered, I saw my mother slumped on the couch with tears on her face. The wife sat on the side at a loss.
I walked over and asked softly, "Mom, what's wrong with you?"Let's talk about something slowly. ”
It turned out that my mother went to find an old friend of hers today, and who knew that the friend directly told her to point out the problem of her nagging about other people's family affairs, and let her save it. My mom realized the seriousness of the problem.
My wife and I looked at each other and breathed a sigh of relief. I took Mom's hand and whispered, "Mom, I'll never want you." As long as you understand us and don't interfere in our family affairs, we are still as close as ever. ”
My mom cried and apologized. I know, this time, she's finally come to her senses.
My mom cried for a while, slowly stopped her tears, and called us to her.
Son, daughter-in-law, mom apologizes to you. She said with red eyes, "This time Mom has gone too far, always meddling in your household affairs and criticizing your lifestyle." Mom is just worried about you getting into an argument, but that's not something Mom should worry about at all. From now on, Mom will never meddle in matters again, you are a family of three, you should solve the problem by yourself, Mom should not interfere. ”
My wife and I looked at each other and were relieved. I shook Mom's hand and said, "Mom, we're all glad you realized this." You are a member of this family, we all love you, we just hope you can understand that we have also started a family and have our own way of life. We'll take care of you. ”
My wife also came over and hugged my mother, and said softly, "Auntie, I actually need your guidance, but the way should be appropriate." In the future, if I don't do something right, you can patiently tell me not to criticize me in front of others, okay?”
My mom nodded her head with a relieved smile on her face.
At this moment, I felt that our family was finally in harmony. In the evening, I cooked a few dishes that my mother liked to eat, and our family ate happily around the dining table. Mom didn't talk about housework anymore, but cared about his wife's body and the baby in her belly.
In the following days, my mother gradually got rid of her habit of meddling. Once my wife cooked vegetables, although my mother frowned, she still said softly: "Daughter-in-law just pay attention next time, mom will help you make a new one." ”
Another time I forgot to tell my wife about working overtime, and when I came home, she was worried. Although my mother shook her head and said that I was wrong, she still suggested that I inform my wife in advance next time. Gradually, our family returned to a warm and happy life.
Now my family of four, including my mother, is having a good time. We often sit happily together, chat, and eat, and that's what I want most of my life. Mom's arrival taught me to take better care of my family, and I am very grateful to her.