WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

A TRIBUTE TO SINGLE MOMS
A message 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 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 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.
-Author Unknown