When You Thought I
Wasn’t Looking As Written By 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 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 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 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 is 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 looked at you and
wanted to say, “Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn’t
looking.”
Remember that example is the greatest teacher. Be the person you want others to look up to!
