When you thought I wasn't looking (from the eyes of 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 favourite 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 talk 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 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'