I was ready to leave for my two-day trip. I had been busy with my work, and I {#blank#}1{#/blank#}(期盼) to get relaxed for {#blank#}2{#/blank#}(数个) days.

    As I started down the road, I suddenly stopped to turn back to my house and wrote a short message on a couple of cards to each of my children. I put each in a "{#blank#}3{#/blank#}(秘密)" place where I knew they'd find it.

    When I called the next night, they both said {#blank#}4{#/blank#} (兴奋地), "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 {#blank#}5{#/blank#}(影响) on my kids. It showed that they were in my heart. And distance couldn't {#blank#}6{#/blank#}(分离) them from their father. To my satisfaction, they feel "love" of their father. This {#blank#}7{#/blank#}(有价值的) experience encouraged me to continue to do the small things to be a responsible father.

    As fathers get much {#blank#}8{#/blank#}(忙碌的) and have to work longer hours, they usually pay {#blank#}9{#/blank#}(更少的) 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 {#blank#}10{#/blank#}(似乎) small to them.