I had too many things to do and always felt busy.1mydaughter caused me to change my plans, I always thought to myself, "Wedon't have time for this." So the two words I always said to her were2.
Theother day, the two of us rode to a3 near our home. After shopping I bought her anice cream, and she sat down at a table happily admiring the ice cream in herhand. Suddenly a4look appeared on her face."Do I have to eat it up in a hurry, Mum?"
I nearly cried when hearing this —the pains of a hurried life influenced my poor girl so5! As she looked at me waiting to know if she could6 her time. I knew I had to make a7. I thought of the times when I rushed(催促) my child8life. I began9what really matters in life...
"Youdon't have to hurry. Just10 it." I said gently. Her whole facebrightened and her shoulders relaxed. We11sideby side talking about things that interested us.
Whenshe got to the last bite(一口), she held it out to me," I12 the last bite for you, Mum." She said13.As the icy taste put out my thirst, I realized I just got the present of a lifetime. I gave my child a little time...and in return, she gave me her last biteand14methat things taste sweeter and love is easier to get when you15rushingthrough life. "Thank you, dear!" I kissed my daughter.
