Children Learn what they See

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING:

I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another.

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 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 tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt, but it's alright to cry.

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 wanted to say Thanks for all the things I saw when you thought I wasn't looking.

Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher, friend) influences the life of a child.