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I packed, and was ready to leave for my two-day trip. I had been busy with my work. I had made p________ (1) for the trip for the last few days, and I expected to get r________(2) for several days.
As I got into the car to leave, my mind flew to my kids.
How to keep in touch with your kids when you’re busy or far away is a dilemma(两难的问题) many fathers have. Men like to focus special attention on one thing for a long p________ (3),but this can lead to trouble. Moving from work to family isn’t always an easy thing. And if you don’t s________ (4) your kids that you’re thinking about them, they may think that you don’t care.
As I started down the road, I suddenly stopped to t________ (5) back to my house and wrote a short message on a c________ (6) of cards to each of my children. I put each in a“secret” place where I knew they’d find it.
When I called the next night, they both said e________ (7), “Daddy, I got your card. When did you do that?”
I was moved when I heard these words. What I had never thought was that a small thing had a big influence on my kids. It proved(证明) that they were in my heart. And distance (距离)couldn’t s_______ (8) them from their father. To my satisfaction, they feel “love” of their father.
This v________ (9) experience encouraged me to continue to do the small things to be a responsible father.
As fathers get much busier and have to work longer hours, they usually pay l________ (10)attention to the small things. Don’t miss the good chances to let your kids see how important they are.
Take a moment to do a small thing for your kids. It won’t s
________ (11) small to them.