I packed, and was ready to leave for my two-day trip. I had been busy with my work. I had made preparations for the t{#blank#}1{#/blank#} for the last few days, and I expected to get r{#blank#}2{#/blank#} 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 period, but this can lead to trouble. Moving from work to family isn't always an easy thing. And if you don' t s{#blank#}3{#/blank#} 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{#blank#}4{#/blank#} back to my house and wrote a short message on a c{#blank#}5{#/blank#} 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 excitedly," 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 h{#blank#}6{#/blank#}. And distance (距离) couldn't separate them from their f{#blank#}7{#/blank#}. To my satisfaction, they feel "love" of their father. This v{#blank#}8{#/blank#} 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{#blank#}9{#/blank#} 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{#blank#}10{#/blank#} small to them.

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