This summer vacation, my daughter and I have a promise

My daughter Huang Chengnan finally graduated from elementary school! In her words: Six long years of ignorance and hip-hop are finally over!

During this summer vacation, she said she had been looking forward to the stars and the moon for many years. Because no matter whether the final score is good or bad, you no longer have to worry about the amount of homework assigned by the teacher, which means that you can easily and have fun throughout the summer vacation without any worries. Seeing how excited she was talking, I couldn't say anything to disappoint her.

Huang Chengnan’s final graduation exam ended at 3:30 pm. Since they had to hold a class graduation meeting after the exam that day, it was still late to see her return at 6 o'clock.

Just when we were about to send a message to the class WeChat group to ask the teacher, Huang Chengnan came back listlessly carrying his schoolbag.

As soon as I entered the door and put down my schoolbag, I said with a frustrated look: Mom, I may not have done well in the Chinese test. Because the essay title was written backwards and I forgot to bring correction fluid, I couldn't revise it, so I used a symbol that reversed the front and back. I remember Teacher Hua said that it is taboo to use that symbol in an essay title. This time it's bad, I will definitely be deducted about 5 points, what should I do?

Seeing her remorseful look, she stamped her feet anxiously.

At this time, I was uncharacteristically uncharacteristic (if it had been before, I would definitely have been very angry when this happened) and said to her calmly: Now that it has become a fact, what else can I do? Anyone who does anything must pay a price for their actions. The mistake you made today was that you were too careless before the exam and did not bring your own study tools. Another important thing is why I didn’t think carefully before writing the topic before writing? Things have already happened, and you can't make up for it if you regret it. All you can do now is recognize today's mistake and learn this profound lesson. There will be more exams in the future, just promise yourself that there won’t be another one.

After I finished speaking, she saw that I was not only not angry, but also did not blame her at all, and her mood seemed to have calmed down a little.

It’s another Monday. The rain outside the window continued to pour.

It has been raining for three consecutive days, and God still has no intention of stopping at all with his gloomy face.

My running plan has been delayed by the drizzle for two days, and it looks like it will be ruined again today. ah! ! ! At this time, in my heart, I really want to roar and scream at God!

The rain is still falling.

It’s so heartbreaking and devastating!

When I cooked breakfast for my eldest daughter and went out to school, the wall clock on the wall in the dining room showed 6:30. Being used to getting up early, I have no intention of going back to sleep.

Just when I was worrying about how to spend this early morning time, Huang Chengnan's lazy call "Mom" suddenly came from my daughter's bedroom. When I gently opened the door, I saw that the girl had woken up and her eyes were wide open. I thought she would take advantage of the holiday and sleep in all morning like usual on weekends. I never thought that I would wake up early today.

When I came to sit next to her bed, I asked her: Why did you wake up so early?

But she said: I am used to school time and I can’t sleep.

After listening to what she said, I couldn't help but chuckle. Because yesterday she was still vowing to enjoy this rare and relaxing summer vacation, and was ready to sleep in every day. And now, hahaha...

Looking at her bored expression, I lay down and said: Mom, come and chat with you.

She nodded in agreement. At the same time, he moved his body to the inside of the bed.

Is it because you miss your classmates that you can't sleep? I asked.

She replied: Well, I suddenly miss the days of being crazy and laughing with them.

I held her little hand, then looked at her and said: Baby, there is no such thing as a banquet that lasts forever. People always have to grow up, and in the process of growing up, they will inevitably encounter countless separations. Starting now, you must learn how to face the gatherings and separations of life. When you grow up, you will also leave your parents.

Just like your mother will leave your grandma now when you grow up; your parents will also leave you when they grow old, just like your grandfather who you have never met has already left your father; and the teachers, classmates, and good friends who have accompanied you when you grow up. , there will always be a day when I leave. Just like when we used to take the train back to our grandma's house, the people we were with were constantly changing from the starting station to the final station. Because our destination is different from theirs. Meeting between people is accidental, and separation is inevitable. And all we can do is let nature take its course, you know?

After I finished telling her something profound, she nodded in understanding and said: Well, Mom, I think I should understand.

At this time, I grabbed her cheek. And this action seems to have been unfamiliar for many years.

Suddenly, Huang Chengnan said coquettishly: Mom, I want to use your mobile phone to send a message, is that okay?

Looking at her coquettish expression, I couldn’t refuse, so I had to obediently hand the phone to her hand.

Watching her skillfully editing those melancholy words in the Jiugong grid with her thumb, I felt both distressed and gratified.

What hurts her is her sadness about being separated from her classmates after graduation.

Fortunately, the little kid in the past has finally grown up and learned to be sentimental.

When I came to my senses, Huang Chengnan had already used the phone and handed it back to me.

Suddenly, her expression made a 360-degree turn. With wide eyes, he turned sideways and said to me with blood boiling: Mom, let me run with you from today on!

I asked her dubiously: Really? Are you sure?

Well, really, I’m sure! She replied decisively.

Then, she said: From tomorrow on, I will not only run with you every day, but also draw with you and memorize English words. I will also learn Korean, practice guitar, read books, etc. I need to plan carefully and don’t want to waste the wonderful time of this summer vacation!

When she finished speaking, I was instantly stunned! Oh my god, this change was so fast, so fast that I couldn’t believe my ears. It’s only the third day of summer vacation! ! !

But looking at her sincere and serious expression, I had to believe it.

Suddenly, she said again: But, I have a request.

I said: As long as you can do what you say, feel free to ask for anything.

Then, she said: Mom, this summer vacation, I will accompany you to do the things you like to do, and you should also accompany me to do the things I like to do.

After hearing what she said, I breathed a sigh of relief. It turns out it’s not about rewarding RMB. Because, according to her character of loving money since childhood, I thought her request would have something to do with money. Unexpectedly, I was overthinking it. For a moment, I felt like I was a bit of a villain, and I felt embarrassed and had cancer.

I said: Okay, what about for example? (Because I thought, as long as it is not related to money, it is a trivial matter)

She said: You have to accompany me to do 200 rope jumps, 100 leg raises, and one minute of plank support every day.

By the time she finished speaking, I was almost stunned. 200 rope jumps and 100 leg raises, wouldn't this kill me? She has known since she was a child that I am most afraid of skipping rope, and she also knows that I cannot lift my frog legs at all, which is obviously a bit difficult for me! But these are her strengths.

After thinking for a moment, I asked her weakly: Excuse me, can I say NO?

She said very seriously: No. So happily decided!

After saying that, he laughed wildly.

Looking at her proud expression, I already had the idea of ??beating her up.

She also said that she decided happily, but in fact she was not happy at all!

Ah! ! ! I feel like I'm suffocating! When I think of that skipping rope and raising my legs high, I feel a chill!

Then, Huang Chengnan turned his face sideways and said: Mom, this is our agreement. You are not allowed to cheat! After breakfast, I will make a form. We must strictly implement it. Whoever is a cheat will be a puppy!

Okay! At this time, I have no choice but to compromise.

Seeing how seriously she took her, I couldn’t say anything anymore. Even though I was reluctant, I had no choice but to nod silently.

I looked at the time and it was only 7:58.

It’s still early, and since there’s no room for saying NO, let’s act now!

I said: From now on, since it’s raining outside, let’s do indoor exercise and climb the stairs. Climb to the top of the building to see the scenery, and then walk down again.

She agreed without thinking: Okay, okay!

Then we got up immediately, put on our pajamas and shoes, rushed out the door and ran to the stairwell with interest.

Climbing from the 4th floor of our home to the 28th floor of the top floor is a stupid thing that I or she would not have done before. But now, for the sake of our so-called agreement, we both have the spirit of contract in an instant, and we are not afraid to climb 24 floors on foot!

It’s the weekend.

From Monday to today, the agreement between Huang Chengnan and me was carried out in an orderly manner for five days.

During these five days, no one of us was cheating or flinching. From getting up at 6 a.m. to going to bed at night, Huang Chengnan completed the work on time according to his planned form and clocked in on time. This persistence surprised me.

This girl, I have to say, makes me convinced!

Well, let us all remember each other’s agreement, supervise each other, grow together, and work hard together!

I will grow up with you, and you will grow old with me!