When you thought I wasn't looking

When you thought I wasn't looking

This is a message that 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 wall 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 favourite cake for me; I learned thatlittle things can be special in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick; I learned that we all have to take care ofeach other.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw you give your time and money to help people whohad 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 how you handled your responsibilities, 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 thatsometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I learned most of life's lessons that I need to know to be a good 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."