When you thought I wasn't looking

"When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my first painting on

the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking I saw you feed a stray cat, and I

learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make my favorite cake for me

and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking I heard you say a prayer, and I knew

there is a God I could always talk to and I learned to trust in God.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a

friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of

each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give of your time and money

to help people who had nothing and I learned that those who have something

should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I felt you kiss me good night and I

felt loved and safe.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you take care of our house and

everyone in it and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you handled your

responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good and I learned that I

would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw tears come from your eyes and I

learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw that you cared and I wanted to

be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that

I need to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I looked at you and wanted to say,

"Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.'"

                                                                                            - Unknown