Every Spring Festival, New Year's money has become a big topic in our family. This year is no exception, especially the "New Year's money turmoil" between me and my sister, which made me feel a lot of emotion, and also made me re-examine the relationship between family and face.
I have four grandchildren, all of whom are lively and lovely, and they are my heart. My sister has only one grandson, who is also the pearl of her palm. In previous years, we used to give each other New Year's money, and the amount was negotiated and impartial. But this year, my sister suddenly changed her mind.
On the morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, my sister came to my house early, holding a stack of brand-new red envelopes. With a smile on her face, she handed the red envelopes to my four grandchildren, one for each of them, and each red envelope contained a brand new 100-yuan bill. I watched the children happily accept the red envelopes, and my heart warmed. But then, my sister's words caught me off guard.
Sister, this year I will give each child 100 yuan New Year's money, don't give more, let's decide. My sister said it lightly, as if it were just a trivial decision.
I was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond. 100 yuan is really not much for today's children, and it can even be said that it is a bit out of reach. But I know that my sister's financial situation is not good, and it is not easy for her to come up with this money. But what about my grandchildren? Will they think grandma is too stingy?
I had a hard time in my heart, but I could only accept it with a smile on my face. After all, New Year's money is an idea, it doesn't matter how much, what matters is this intention.
But it didn't end there. After my sister left, the atmosphere at home was obviously a little wrong. Although the four grandsons didn't say anything on the surface, I could feel their caution. The eldest grandson, Xiao Ming, is usually the most sensible, but this time he couldn't help muttering: "Grandma, why does my aunt only give us so much money?" ”
My heart tightened, and I quickly explained: "Xiao Ming, it's not easy for your aunt, she has saved all this money by saving money. New Year's money, it's just a formality, the important thing is your aunt's heart for you. ”
Xiao Ming nodded as if he didn't understand, but I could tell that he didn't fully understand what I was saying. It's no wonder that children are still young, ** understand the complexity and helplessness of these adult worlds?
I know it can't just be left at that. I had to find a way to make the kids feel the meaning of the New Year's money without making them feel underestimated. So, I had an idea and decided to wrap a big red envelope for my sister's grandson Xiaojie.
I took out a brand new $500 bill and carefully put it into the red envelope. Then, I picked up the ** and called my sister **.
Sister, your grandson Xiaojie's New Year's money, I'll send it to him in a while. "I try to make my tone sound as natural as possible.
My sister obviously didn't expect me to do this, she was stunned for a moment on the ** side, and then said with a smile: "Sister, you don't have to be so polite." Xiaojie, he doesn't understand this. ”
Sister, don't be polite to me. Xiaojie is the only seedling in our family, we all have to spoil him, don't we? I smiled and said, "Besides, that's what I want." ”
My sister didn't refuse, and I knew that she was actually very happy in her heart. After all, in her opinion, I also gave her a lot of face by doing this.
I came to my sister's house with the red envelope, and Xiaojie saw me coming and happily ran over and hugged me. I handed him the red envelope, and he took it and looked at it, and his eyes lit up.
Grandma, that's a lot of money! Xiaojie shouted excitedly.
I smiled and touched his head: "Xiaojie, this is the New Year's money that grandma gave you." You need to keep it well, so that you can use it to buy school supplies or your favorite things later. ”
Xiaojie nodded vigorously, and then ran to his mother to show off. I looked at his happy face, and I felt extremely relieved. I knew that although this was a bit unexpected for my sister, it also made her feel warm and respected. This may be the power of family affection.
When I got home, I told my four grandchildren about it. They were silent for a while, and then Xiao Ming said, "Grandma, we know." In the future, we will no longer be too short of money. Because we know that it is the love and blessing of our elders for us. ”
I was very relieved to hear it. I know that the children have grown up and are sensible. They can understand my hard work and good intentions. This is perhaps the greatest happiness as a parent.
Although this "New Year's money turmoil" has passed, it has left a deep impression on me. It made me more aware of the value of family affection and the importance of face. Sometimes we have to make compromises and sacrifices in order to take care of the big picture; But sometimes we should also be brave enough to express our thoughts and feelings; Because only in this way can we better maintain our dignity and worth; At the same time, we can better cherish and care for those people and things that are really important to us.
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The festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival has gradually faded, but the topic of New Year's money has continued in our family. I thought that after giving my sister's grandson Xiaojie a big red envelope, this matter would be successfully resolved. However, life is always full of accidents and twists and turns.
It wasn't long before I overheard the neighbors talking about the New Year's money. They said that the New Year's money for children is now hundreds or thousands, and it is too difficult to give children only 100 yuan for New Year's money like me. These words pierced my heart like a needle, and I felt an inexplicable sense of grievance and anger.
I came home and my four grandchildren were playing together. Looking at their innocent smiling faces, I suddenly felt a pang of sadness. Am I really doing something wrong? Should I give them more money for the New Year, so that they can also feel the joy of the holiday and the warmth of family like other children?
I was hesitating when my sister suddenly called**. She told me that Xiaojie took the 500 yuan New Year's money I gave to show off in the community, but was ridiculed by other children that his New Year's money was too small, and it was not as good as the thousands of yuan red envelopes of other children. My sister comforted me in ** and said, "Sister, don't go to your heart." The children's words are unintentional, they don't understand this. ”
I listened to my sister's words, but my heart was even more uncomfortable. I know that this matter is not only about the amount of money, but also about the children's self-esteem and the dignity of the family. I can't let kids be ridiculed and discriminated against because of my "stinginess".
I decided to take action and give my four grandchildren retrospective money. However, I also know that this matter should not be done too publicly, after all, we have already given the children New Year's money, and if we reissue it, it will inevitably attract the attention and discussion of others. So, I came up with a compromise.
I took out four brand-new $500 bills and put them into four red envelopes. Then I called my four grandchildren to my side and said to them mysteriously, "Grandma, children, has good news for you. Do you remember the New Year's money that your grandmother gave you during the Chinese New Year? Actually, the money was just an appetizer, and now grandma is going to give you a big prize! ”
When the four grandsons heard this, they immediately became excited. They scrambled around me and asked me curiously, "Grandma, what's the prize?" Let's take a look! ”
I smiled and handed them the four red envelopes and said, "This is the grand prize that grandma gave you - a big red envelope for New Year's money!" One for each of you, open it and take a look! ”
The four grandsons happily took the red envelope and couldn't wait to open it. When they saw the 500 yuan bill in the red envelope, they all opened their mouths in surprise. Xiao Ming was the first to react, he hugged me and said excitedly: "Grandma, thank you!" I love you! "The other three grandchildren also expressed their gratitude and love for me.
When I saw the children's happy faces, I felt extremely relieved and satisfied. I know I made the right decision. Although this money is not a small amount of money for me, I feel that it is all worth it to see the children happy and proud of my generosity.
Of course, I haven't forgotten my sister's grandson, Xiaojie. I called my sister ** and told her that I also prepared a big red envelope for Xiaojie for New Year's money. My sister was very moved when she heard this, and she said, "Sister, you are really too polite. I thank you for Xiaojie! ”
In this way, this turmoil about New Year's money finally subsided. However, the reflections and revelations it brought to me were far from over. I understand that although family affection and face are important, it is more important for us to feel and cherish the love and care between each other with our hearts. Only in this way can we truly do not care, do not compare, and do not be vain, so that the family can become a truly warm and happy harbor.
I also understand that the joy and growth of children is our greatest wealth and happiness. We should do our best to meet their reasonable needs and make them feel the warmth and support of their families. But at the same time, we must also educate them to know how to be grateful and cherish, so that they can understand that money is not the standard for measuring everything, and that true happiness and happiness come from inner satisfaction and growth.
Although this New Year's money turmoil has made me experience some twists and turns, it has also allowed me to gain more insights and growth. I believe that in the days to come, I will be more attentive to manage my family and family relationships, so that love and happiness will flow between us.