179th story
First published: Feb.18.2021
Adam’s father retired after 30 years of hard work. He kept saying the hard-working years had passed, and it was time to relax and enjoy every moment of his golden years.
Nowadays, he gets up early in the morning and walks to the bakery to get fresh bread. Adam’s mother sets the breakfast, and they both enjoy eating it.
Then, Adam’s father sits in his armchair and reads magazines and his favourite books while his mother cleans up the breakfast table and prepares lunch because Adam’s father likes to eat his lunch early. Adam’s mother should clean the house, do the laundry, cook dinner, wash the dishes and prepare the groceries.
Adam’s father loves his retirement times, and relaxing in his armchair is his favourite part. He also enjoys his daily, peaceful walk in the neighbourhood.
Adam was thinking.
“My father worked eight hours a day for thirty years, and now he has a chance to retire. But my mother was available 24/7 for all of us and still has to do so. We still need to eat, and she still has to do groceries, cook, wash dishes, clean the house, do the laundry, and many more.
When is Mother’s retirement ever going to be?
Once in a while, father washes the dishes or peels the potatoes, but he does it for fun. Life is very hard for mothers, and we shouldn’t forget that. They work hard until the day they rest in peace.
You’ve hit the nail on the head, Laleh. Unless the family is on a cruise or staying in a hotel, when the family goes on vacation, the mothers still have to fix the meals, do the dishes, and tidy up. What a vacation??!!
You’re amazing sweetheart, and they do it truly out of love. God bless all the great mothers in the world.❤️
mother s milk
satin and silk
all her life
womb life
to her tomb
the son
her legacy
fyi bakery not baket one typo i saw second stanza
Beautifully said John. Some mothers are amazing.❤️
like mine and yours. rip Marianna~
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maybe she should retire too!
Then who would feed them.😂😂😂
Too true. Mothers are always on duty and I do my best to ensure she has relaxation time too. The best way to do that is get her away from the home and chores and to share the chores. Hope all is well with you. Allan
You’re an amazing husband to your wife, God bless you. Stay safe dear, Allen.
Through this time of Lent, preparing for Easter I am not following twitter or any social media but continue to send things there such as your wonderful writings. Forgive me in advance for not responding to your kind notes of thanks.
You’re awesome my dearest friend.❤️
Yes, its true no one ever talk about mother’s retirement, the majority of them have to work until the end, God bless all the mothers who always take care of their family.
Love you.❤️
This is one of the best tales on this blog. Makes you stop and think.
Thanks a million dear Alina.❤️
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Thank you dear.
Welcome dear♥️🙏
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Oh for a mothers love. I’ve trained my husband and son well Laleh.. switching things up here.. lol
Great relationship is aways combined with appreciations. Thanks Cindy dear.
Yes indeed Laleh!!! big hugs dearest! ❤️
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Very true. Homemakers can’t rest. There is no retirement for them.
I guess love of children and husband will be the best retirement. Thanks dear.
Dear Laleh, I wish Adam’s father would help the mother more. My husband shares in household chores so we can enjoy a walk together in the afternoon. Of course, meals are my responsibility, but I like it. I can cook what I think is good and healthy… Thanks for the interesting story. I do enjoy your writing very much. Love from Elisa
Thanks you dearest Elisa for sharing your love with us. Helping is part of the love that men share with their wives. Yes, and everything we do is definately out of love. Much love from Toronto.
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I agree that woman’s work is never done.
Appreciation and love from kids and husband is the best pay off. Thanks dear.
Your story touched my heart. I will restart helping my mummi in cooking and other house chores. Thank you Laleh🤗.💐💐
Awww, awesome. You’re a very good person.🌹
I am a responsible person. I understand my primary needs and issues. I’m trying to make things better. Thank you.
Applause to you.⭐️
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Thanks dear.❤️
🙂 This is why women live longer.
😂😂😂😂❤️thanks Joy.
Spero Google Traduca bene dearLaleh.
La donna – soprattutto quando è madre, non è un mistero – lavora ed è a disposizione 24 Ore al giorno.
Fortunatamente nella cultura occidentale e Nelle nuove generazioni si sono distribuiti all’interno della famiglia i compiti.
Le donne riescono a lavorare e realizzarsi fino a un certo punto : il “tetto di cristallo” che le ferma.
In Italia dopo la crisi di Governo, dovuta anche alla gestione della pandemia, ne abbiamo uno nuovo composto da 35 uomini e 8 (otto) donne!
Le donne sono forti e determinate Ma si scontrano con una millenaria cultura maschilista.
Questo è purtroppo.
Love ❤
Yes dear, gradually families are realizing that women can be more than just homemakers. Hopefully that 34 to 8 will become more to equality. Much love dear Sherazade.❤️
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In sintesi : Women are strong and clever but the “glass roof” stops them.
In Italy after the government crisis, also due to the management of the pandemic, we have a new one made up of 35 men and 8 (eight) women!
We are strong and we are determined but we clash with a millenary male culture.
This is unfortunately.
Love❤
Sound thoughts from Adam. I have long thought that is why women tend to live longer. Now tasks are more shared, perhaps that will change.
Yes, men are more kind and understanding these days.🥰🌺
Yes! Some mothers never retire.
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And that’s out of love. Thanks Crissy.❤️❤️❤️
Sadly true, though it seems that many changes happened, especially in Europe. As for me, I must do a lot in the kitchen or elsewhere. Otherwise, there would be trouble.
😂😂😂 kind men are growing in the world.🌺⭐️
Laleh,
Thanks for sharing this perspective. Many mothers work 8 hours outside the home and still cook, clean, and care for family. Many women who work from home never have a day off because their home is the place of work. Many women are recognized for their contributions to our communities.
Thanks dear Ali, gladly nowadays kids and husbands are more appreciative and help a lot.
How very true! A salute to mothers everywhere. <3
Amen. Thanks Anna.<3<3<3
A woman’s worth, more than what’s done. More than what will be, a virtue beyond; what will truly be appreciated! Blessings to you!
Beautiful comment dear, Warren. Thank you.
Blessings!🙏🏽
So true. Office work is considered real work and those who go out to work are only considered worthy of enjoying retirement. If all the members of a family share the household chores, the mother’s workload would get reduced, thus ensuring her good health and long life.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts dear.🌷
O si! le mamme e le donne in generale lavorano fino all’ultimo!
Per fortuna ci sono anche uomini che aiutano, come mio marito 😉
Yes, gladly men of these generations are very understanding. God bless them.❤️
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Everyone should chip in household chores. It shouldn’t be the responsibility of the woman only.
Yes, team works is the best way of life.🌷🙏
Very true.
Very well said, Laleh. Yes, it seems a woman’s work is never finished. She gets up every day and does it all over again.
True. But most of the men these days are caring and helpful.🙏
I hope the son will behave different towards his wife.
I think these generations are doing better 😂
I love young people. They definitely better than us. All my hope, they will build World better place for future generations.
Definitely.👏🌷
A mother will always be the centerpiece of any home. Attention men: she will gladly accept some of your gracious help.
True, and they do it out of love.🙏🌷