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 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.'


LITTLE EYES SEE A LOT.


Live simply. Love generously.


Care deeply. Speak kindly.