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 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 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 that 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."
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