Written By a Child . . .

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 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 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."



Source Unknown, ed. M.M.