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 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 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 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.'

Here's our sweet precious Zoe! She is 15 months old now and her world will turn upside down in 4 months. I love the innocence of her look because she is a go getter like her parents. Always on the move, checking things out, and doesn't miss a thing. I want to bite her cheeks, yum!