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 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 your responsibilities, even when you didn\'t feel good,

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 things I saw when you thought I wasn\'t looking."