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...
I saw you make my favourite cake for me,
and I learned those little things can be special things in life...
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I heard you saying 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 the friend who was sick,
and I learned that we all have to 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...
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 every one 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 allright to cry...
When you thought I wasn't looking,
I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be every thing 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..."