This week's writing challenge is from Misguided Mommy, who asks...
What are the three things you wish for your kids to experience in their lives? Is it different for your sons and daughters?
We've got a nice stable of regular participants, but as usual, if you're looking for a little end-of-the-week inspiration for your blog, feel free to join in and leave your link in the comments or forum.
The Doctor's Wife figured this one out back when she was still pregnant.
Jodifur wishes for love, a place to belong...and the invaluable gift of failure.
Sabrina of Silly Me also wishes for the right kind of mistakes.
At Momma's So-Called Life, there's talk of risks and adventure...with a side of security.
This was challenging one for me, since I came up with about a dozen wishes for Noah and then tried narrowing them down to my top three and then kept re-ordering them. Because...I want him to have everything. I want him to have the things I that I have (love, security, parenthood and my dream job) and I want him to have the things I don't (freedom from doubt and anxiety, lots of travel and a 401k). And I want him to have the things that didn't come easily to me too (education, self-confidence and a willingness to take risks).
So I'm going to cheat. I want Noah to have 1) everything I have, 2) everything I lack, and 3) everything I had to fight for.
Very interesting question. I agree that it's hard to pick the top three, but I took a stab at it.
Posted by: Carolyn | October 18, 2007 at 06:24 PM
I tried. It definitely made me think. I think I like your answer best, though!
Posted by: emily | October 20, 2007 at 07:28 AM