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 (大量的)questions. McKenzie was smiling broadly（开怀地笑）. 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（得到注意）.

　　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（经常地/频繁地）. My stuttering(口吃的) son, Tom, doesn’t stutter once during our activities since he doesn’t have to struggle for (做出极大的努力)a chance to speak. And the other son, Sam, who’s always a follower（追随者）when around other children shines（表现突出/出众） 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 to be an only child at least once in a while（偶尔/有时/间或）.

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