We always liked our NYC neighborhood, but we wished for a Citibike dock, a Chipotle, and for a Whole Foods to open. We also hoped OTB ("Off Track Betting") might move on. Improbably over the years these wishes all came true. OTB was replaced by a huge Petco, which inevitably created new unexpected issues.
"Dad, I want to adopt a cat" (Mom is allergic). "Dad, I know we just went yesterday, but can we go back to Petco again?"
"Dad, I really really want a hamster."