Yesterday, relatives came to the house, and 22 people, large and small, came to the whole two tables, and they were full. When everyone finished eating, I said, "Don't come to my house in the future", and my father changed his face on the spot.
Every year during the Spring Festival, my grandmother's relatives have to get together, and this year is no exception, my family has once again become the core stage of the family reunion. After moving bricks for a year, to be honest, I was really tired, I just wanted to have a good rest during the holidays, and I was not interested in participating in the atmosphere of the party at all. But my dad, he has always liked to be lively, and he is keen on this kind of atmosphere of sitting around the fireplace and sharing a family, as if this is the background of his life and the source of the flavor of the year.
Little brother, you still have to take care of this year's family dinner. As soon as the second uncle's words fell, the eldest aunt and the younger sister-in-law also echoed it, and their plan to take turns as the host was forced to run aground due to the approaching due date of the cousin-in-law. Once again, the mother took up the heavy responsibility, and despite her exhaustion, she still stuck to the stove, preparing a more sumptuous feast for the arrival of a new life.
After the meal was cooked and brought to the table, everyone had a good time, clinking glasses and greeting each other, but I was very irritable. Why? Because my aunt insisted that she should enjoy being a guest and should not interfere in her work, she entertained me at my house this year, so she came to be a guest, and no matter how tired my mother was, she didn't help.
Finally, after a commotion, I also drank a little bit and said directly: "Elders, I want to say something." In order to reduce the burden on mothers, and so that we can all really enjoy this reunion, I propose that everyone should not come to my house from next year."
Before the words fell, my dad immediately changed his face, he thought I was driving everyone out, I waved my hand at me, and continued: Let's go to the restaurant to eat from next year.
My uncle sat next to me, and he immediately patted me on the shoulder and said, "That's a good idea." The younger generation of younger siblings nodded in support, but as soon as this remark came out, it caused a stunned group of elders.
The father frowned slightly, thought for a moment, looked at the full house of children and grandchildren, and slowly spoke: "Since everyone wants to try new ways, let's respect the choices of young people and see if we can find a party form that is more suitable for the rhythm of modern life while retaining the warmth of the family." ”
I looked at my mom and saw her tired but relieved smile, because I knew that my mom was really tired, and I didn't want my mother, who had worked hard for a year, to tie up her apron again during the Chinese New Year and work hard for us as a family.
What do you think about this?