Our “Mommy and Me” time began two years ago. My
next-door neighbor and fellow mother, Christie, and I were out in our front
yards, watching seven children of age 6 and under ride their bikes up and down.
“I wish I could take one of my children out alone,” said Christie.
Then we worked out a plan: When Christie
takes one of her children out, I’ll watch her other three. And when she watches
two of mine, I’ll take someone out.
The children were extremely quick to
accept the idea of “Mommy and Me” time. Christie’s daughter, McKenzie, went
first. When she returned, the other children showered her with tons of questions.
McKenzie was smiling broadly. Christie looked refreshed and happy. “She’s like
a different child when there’s no one else around,” Christie shared with me
quickly. With her mother all to herself, McKenzie didn’t have to make an effort
to gain attention(注意).
Just as Christie had noticed changes in
McKenzie, I also discovered something different in each of my children during
our alone times. For example, I am always surprised when my daughter, who is
seldom close to me, holds my hand frequently. My stuttering（口吃的）son, Tom doesn’t stutter once during our activities
since he doesn’t have to struggle for a chance to speak. And the other son,
Sam, who’s always a follower when around other children shines as a leader
during our times together.
The “Mommy and Me” time allows us to be
simply alone and away with each child talking, sharing, and laughing, which has
been the biggest gain. Every child deserves（应得到）to be an
only child at least once in a while.
1.What is the text mainly about?
A．The basic needs of
children.
B．The advantage of spending
time with one child at a time.
C．The happy life of two
families.
D. The experience of the only child being with
mother.
2.Right after McKenzie came back, the other children
were _____________.
A．happy B．curious C．regretful D．friendly
3.What is one of the changes the author finds in her
children?
A．Tom has less difficulty
in speaking.
B．Sam holds her hand more
often.
C．The boys become better
followers.
D．The daughter acts like a
leader.
4.The author seems to believe that
___________.
A．having brothers and
sisters is fun
B．it’s tiring to look after
three children
C．every child needs
parents’full attention
D．parents should watch
others’ children.
