I have a sneaking suspicion that you may swear at me this year.

Tonight Laurel blew out a candle on a piece of cake (at Bertucci's--her pick) and I was curious of what 7 year old girls wish for these days.  While I tried to ask her in the general sense of what girls like her wish for, she felt that the question was directed right at her and she wouldn't even give me a hint.

So I thought of things that perhaps I could wish for and give it to her:
1.  I wish you good hair days.  It could happen tomorrow or next month, but there is going to be a day when you just don't like your hair--maybe the color or thickness.  (Keep in mind, it will help to brush on a daily basis.)
2.  The dark is not a bad thing.  It can be quite relaxing and perhaps you could sleep a little longer or not come into our bed if you appreciated (the dark) more.
3.  The abandon that you currently have when you dance to Gangham Style (giggling that Psy kind of looks like Daddy) or Live While We Are Young, I hope stays with you for a very long time.
4.  I can't wish you a constant path of least resistance.  I would like you to understand that resistance does help you learn or experience something different than what you are used to.  You know how daddy bribes you to do your math homework and you don't like it?  The math homework challenges you...that is the resistance.  BUT do you remember how good it felt to be the only kid in Mrs. Lucas class that knew how to solve a new math problem?  That resistance helped you experience that pride.  (Perhaps this could be something we discuss when you turn 8)
5.  I have a sneaking suspicion that you may swear at me this year.  And I will revert to what my mom said to me and threaten to wash your mouth out with soap.  You will cry by my yelling alone...there will be no soap.  I will be mad and then feel guilty.  While we will eventually make up, I want you always to know that I love you very much.  And I know you love me.  But there will several times when we may not like each other. But I want to instill in you a sense that (occasionally not liking me) will always be okay.

Yeah, I know what you probably really wished for and no, you cannot have your own Ipad.