When you think they are not looking, they are taking mental note.
They learn through your actions & watch as you emote.
They can read the arch in your brow & recognize a blank stare
They can tell if you are interested or just too busy to care.
When you think that they can’t hear you, they take in every word.
They repeat the things that you wish that they never heard.
When frustration gets the better of you, think before you shout.
Choose your words carefully before you blurt them out.
When you think they don’t understand, they surprise you with what they know.
So talk to them and teach them and help their young minds grow.
When you don’t have time for one more book or one last kiss.
Remember that when these moments are gone, they’re the ones you’ll most miss.
So treasure every moment and dirty sippy cup..
because when they think that you aren’t looking, they will suddenly grow up.
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19 comments
I completely agree and seriously my girls are constantly shocking me with what they pick up and know here, too!
They are so smart, Janine. I am surprised daily.
So lovely and true! I can’t tell you how many times my kids have shed wisdom and light on things when I didn’t think they could understand. Great post!
Thank you April!
That is so true. Before you know it, they are grown up.
They grow too quickly.
What a lovely and true poem! They pick up everything – good and bad. We really need to treasure our children because we only have them small for such a short period. At first 18 years sounds like a long time, but once they start growing you realize how fleeting the time is.
How true! I have an almost 2 year old toddler and he learns all from us, good and bad habits! Thanks for sharing
I see too much of me in my daughter. Some of that is definitely bad.
There is so much sweetness and truth in this. I just really loved it.
Thank you Liz. 🙂
Such a sweet poem. Definitely a lot of truth in it too. 🙂
Thank you, Rosey.
So very true.
Such a sweet poem full of truth! Beautiful!
LOVE LOVE LOVE this, so true!
Awww! I surely understand… My oldest is going to college and those moments are the ones I cherish the most! Thank you, this was beautiful!
I saw this being shared in Facebook. It is really a great reminder for us parents. Thanks for sharing again.
Sweet! They do grow up very fast so we should cherish the moments.