Mother-in-law: Xiaoli, my sister-in-law recently gave birth to a child, and I want you to serve her during her confinement.
Me: Ah, confinement, isn't it? I ......I don't think I know how to serve confinement people.
Mother-in-law: You are a housewife, you should do it, haven't you been busy doing housework at home?
Me: But confinement is a big job, I ......I really don't really understand.
Mother-in-law: Just go and I'll teach you. Don't forget, this is your sister-in-law, you have to serve her well.
Me: Uh-huh......Well, I listen to you.
Yes, that day, I was moved by my mother-in-law's words and agreed to serve my sister-in-law in confinement. At this moment, I didn't think much about those reasons, I just felt as if I had to do something. It wasn't until the moment I actually stepped into my sister-in-law's house that I realized that this was perhaps one of the biggest challenges of my life. I'm sorry I neglected to introduce myself. My name is Xiaoli and I am an ordinary housewife. My mother-in-law's words made me feel pressured, but more of a responsibility. The confinement experience has also become an extremely important memory in my life.
The day I came to my sister-in-law's house, I saw her tired face and the well-behaved baby in her hand. However, I was a little surprised that my sister-in-law did not need my meticulous care as my mother-in-law said. She just smiled and said to me, "Xiaoli, it's great that you're here." Actually, I don't have anything to do, I just want someone to accompany me more. Hearing this, I felt a little confused, could it be that my mother-in-law's words misled me?
However, since I am here, I have to do my best to complete my mother-in-law's explanation. So, I started a busy confinement life. Washing, cooking, and watching the baby, as the days passed, the relationship between me and my sister-in-law became more and more intimate. We talk to each other and share each other's lives. From her words, I gradually discovered the loneliness and helplessness in her heart. She had just finished her confinement, her body was weak and her mood was low. I began to understand that she didn't need me to do so much substance, she needed more companionship and listening. She needs someone to care for her, to understand her, and not just to formalize some chores for her.
So, I let go of all my baggage and turned to my sister-in-law who started the crime. I chatted, laughed, and went shopping with her. Slowly, a smile appeared on her face, and I felt satisfaction and joy in my heart. In the quiet companionship, I gradually found my original self, and also learned how to understand others, how to love and tolerate.
Gradually, time flies. When the day came when I was supposed to leave, my sister-in-law took my hand and said to me with tears in her eyes, "Xiaoli, thank you." With your company, this confinement has become so beautiful. Looking at her happy smile, my heart also welled up with warmth. I know that everything I do is worth it. This confinement experience not only made my sister-in-law successful, but also made me successful.
When I got home, my mother-in-law saw my smile on her face and asked me, "Xiaoli, how are you taking care of your confinement?" I smiled and said, "Mother-in-law, thank you for your proposal to let me serve my sister-in-law in confinement." I have learned a lot, and I will be more attentive to my family in the future, and I will know more tolerance and understanding. Listening to my words, my mother-in-law also showed a satisfied smile.
Yes, the experience of confinement has been very rewarding. I learned the true meaning of treating people and enriched my inner world. I've learned that there is nothing more beautiful in life than sincere communication and companionship. And all this is thanks to the identity of a housewife and a word from her mother-in-law. This experience has become the most precious memory of my life.
I returned to my home, and as I stepped through the door, I was greeted by a familiar smell. I went to the living room and saw my husband watching TV on the couch.
Me: "Husband, I'm back. ”
Husband: "Welcome back. Why did you come back so late? ”
Me: "Oh, it's my sister-in-law who has something to do with her, and I've been with her for a while. ”
Husband: "Oh, I see. Are you tired? Do you want me to pour you a cup of hot water? ”
Me: "No, I'll do it myself. Why are you spoiling me so much today? ”
Husband: "Because you are my dear, I have to take good care of you. ”
His words made my heart instantly surge with a warm current. In this moment, it dawned on me. The confinement experience has not only taught me how to care for others, but also taught me to appreciate everything around me. It dawned on me that I had been living for others all along, but had never really enjoyed it. I always took this home for granted, and I didn't take it for granted. But now, my mood is different.
I gently walked to the window, opened the curtains, and the moonlight poured into the room. I stood there silently, thinking back to what I had felt during this time. I felt a kind of indescribable steadfastness and calmness. The blandness of my home and the teachings of my mother-in-law made me understand the true meaning of caring for others, and let me find the peace in my heart. Perhaps, life does not need fancy appearances and fierce rhythms, and having an ordinary and warm home is enough to make people feel happy.
This is the spiritual realization I gained during my confinement. An ordinary heart can experience the most extraordinary happiness. And this happiness is also the most precious treasure in my life. From now on, whether it is my family or the people around me, I will care and understand with my heart. Because in this tranquility and calmness, I found the true meaning of life.
Since then, I have started to put more care and love into my family. Every morning when I get up, I cook my husband a bowl of hot egg noodles and serve them to him. Whenever he finished eating and washed to his satisfaction, he would hold my face and say, "What a virtuous daughter-in-law." "My heart is sweet. Slowly, the relationship between our husband and wife also became more harmonious. I understand that the housewife mentioned by my mother-in-law is not only a person who does housework, but also a maintainer of the quality of life and happiness of family members.