Mothers
During Chinese New Year, it’s customary for parents to give their children angpow and likewise, married children also given their parents angpows, wishing them a healthy and happy life. If you are not married, you do the same, only it’s not in a red packet.Every CNY, Mom gives Grandma some cash, just for her personal use. This year was no different. However, Grandma declined the cash this year, saying that she got lots from her nieces and nephews and suggested that Mom give her cash another time.
And then she offered Mom “Do you need money? You want some? I give you.”
When Mom told me, I roared with laughter. It was hilarious to me, simply because Mom offers me money all the time. Though I give her and Dad money every month and I pay all the bills at home, at least once every 2 months, she would ask me “Do you need any money? You want some? I give you la.”
Imagine, an 82-year old woman offers her 60-year daughter pocket money. So why does it surprise me every time my mom offers to buy me handbags or shoes or even dinner?
But now, at least I know where Mom gets it from!
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! I love you.
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