(Written by a former child)
A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and
doing as you do, not as you say.
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 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."