My parents in-law

Today I feel like introducing my parents in-law to everybody in the world. I don’t know why, probably because I just met them yesterday and it reminded me of how lucky I am to have them in my life… but seriously, they’re just amazing. It’s a privilege knowing them. 

My father in-law a.k.a Ayah is an army retiree, now working as a driving school instructor. He’s the most loving man I ever known… he’s so caring, charming, humble, down to earth and soft spoken. Kind of reminded me of my own father. Dan ayah juga sangat2 ringan tulang. Tengahari dia balik rumah, tak hilang penat lagi sebab baru lepas ajar org drive lori tengah panas, terus masuk dapur tolong mak; kupas bawang, potong ayam, tolong masak; doing whatever he can to help. Padahal mak full time housewife, boleh je ayah nak lepak relax. Mak, you should know by now that you are one lucky woman! One more thing about ayah, when he’s around… hati ni rasa tenang je. Entah ilmu ape ayah amal. Nafis yang tengah nakal melasak2, bila ayah panggil terus dia pegi duduk atas riba ayah, diam, senyap! Never seen anybody else done that. I guess this is what they call… magic?

 

Mak pulak to me is like a true domestic goddess (Nigella, cry your heart out!). She cooks heaven, hubby balik kampung mesti makan bertambah2. But what can I say; she’s just an amazing cook, and she also sews and baby sits too. In my six years being her daughter in-law, I think the best thing was I never once feel like she’s judging me, despite all my flaws and never ending weaknesses, you know what I mean? I don’t have to pretend whenever she’s around because she just let me be myself. That means a lot, lagi2 masa mula2 kahwin dulu... segan siut dengan mak mertua! Mak is also a good listener, jadi tempatku mengadu… especially kalau bergaduh dengan hubby. But that’s in the first few years of marriage la, sekarang dah steady jarang dah call mak nangis2 ;p 

So, that’s about it. I know they will never be reading this but I hope they know how much I love them. I owe them for bringing my wonderful husband to this world, and also for becoming the parents I would be proud to call my own. Terima kasih mak, ayah :)

Comments

[Kazu]

dan utk perhatian org2 yg baca post ni, azury ni mungkin merupakan isteri / menantu / adik ipar/ kakak ipar kami yang terbaik & ter-best dlm dunia! no joke :)

azury, just fyi, mak dgn ayah selalu kata yg kami ni (mak ayah & adik2 - termasuk shah) sgt2 bertuah sbb dapat kamu sbg satu bahagian dr keluarga kami. keluarga KITA. :)

we love u too azury!

[aisyah]

azury, i have to say.. ur post nih seriously made my eyes watery... aku citer kat ikan sambil teresak2 aku.. heheh
you really made me want to be a better menantu...

[azury]

Wow Kak Azu.. that statement is too big for me. Nevertheless, THANK YOU. I'm deeply touched, and honoured :)

Aisyah, sementel jugak ko ni ye? ;p but I guess anybody in my shoe would be as grateful too. As I said, I'm just lucky...