When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you hang my
first
painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted
to paint again.
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 that there is a God I could always go to,
and I learned to trust in Him.
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 that 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 grew 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 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 ~ Mikey's Funnies | | | | | | |
