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 saw you take care of
our house and yourself, 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
alright 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."
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