Mom, When you Thought I Wasn't

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 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 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 give 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 goodnight and I
felt safe and loved.

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 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."