I am Paying Attention to
you!
WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T
LOOKING
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.'
