“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.’”
