THANKS MOM ...

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 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 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 those without,
And I learned that those who have should share with those who don’t.

When you thought I wasn't looking,
I felt you kiss me goodnight,
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 responsibilities 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 to your eyes,
And I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it was ok to cry.

When you thought I wasn’t looking,
I learned most of life’s lessons that I need to know
In order to be a good and productive person.

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”.

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