When You Thought I Wasn't Looking

These words I could say of my parents. Kind, loving,Godly,selfless. Thank you mom and dad.

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

A message every adult should read because children are watching you and doing as you do, not as you say.

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 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 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.'