A list of wishes for the little people in our lives.

A new year is about to arrive. I have started to make peace with a tumultuous 2009 – a tumultuous past decade, actually. A new year always makes me think of HOPE and WISHES.  So I surveyed some of the coolest parents I know and asked them what they wished their kids should be able to do, learn or achieve in the future. Here are my top 20 picks. Hoping you will be inspired by their words….

From Mark, papa to Alec 8 and Jack 2 –
1. Sit on a beach and let the ocean’s waves lap up at your legs.
2. Help a sibling with homework.
3. Care for a pet.

Ojay, Dad to Rocco 3 and Brando 2 –
4. Travel to a place where people don’t look like you.
5. Learn to play an instrument even if you don’t dig it so much.
6. Stand up to a bully.

Rone, Mom to Gael 4 and Aiden 2 –
7. Learn to let your parents use the bathroom in peace.
8. Learn a few words in another language.

Roman, Dad to Joaquin 7 –
9. Build a Lego set on your own, and be proud of it.

Monica, Mama to Vico 5 and Patris 3 –
10. Find a passion – or two or three. It can be music, books, a sport or hobby.

Cristina, Mama to twins Matteo and Mikael 4 –
11. Swim with dolphins.
12. Save for something really awesome, and then buy it!

Jamie, Dad to Diego 2 –
13. Be amazed at your own good looks, just like Dad!
14. Explore the outdoors and discover great things even if it’s just in your backyard.

Mocs, Mom to Marco 6, Mikolo 5 and Summer 2 –
15. Sample a foreign dish you have never tried before.
16. Play under the rain!

Darcy, Mom to Jedd 12 and Euzzi 9 –
17. Know you can’t always win.

Kourtney, Mom to Emman 14, Dani 11, Noah 8, and Elijah 5 –
18. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and keep trying!

Rafael, Papa to Monina 12, Nino 5, Karina 3, and Jamal 2 –
19. Learn to be entertained with a blank piece of paper and a pencil.

And from this mama –
20. Know that you are loved!

What are your own wishes for your little ones? Whatever they may be, may your New Year wishes and hopes come true… Cheers to better times ahead, and a new year of happy memories to capture!

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