WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

A  message every parent should read, because your
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 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 heard you say a
prayer, and I knew 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 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 all that we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking, I saw how you
handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't
feel well, and I learned that I would have to be
responsible when I grew 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 needed to know to be a good and
productive person when I grew 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.'"

Each of us influences the lives of the children around us.
Let us ever be mindful to be a good influence!