Traits

JerkStore213

Once at a company picnic, my boss's wife, while watching her 4 1/2 feet tall, 120lb, out of control 2nd grade son run wild, looked at me and sighed, "You never know what you're gonna get with your kids. You could end up with your husband, crazy uncle, your grandmother..."

I've been thinking about that lately. I know it's not a black and white thing, but what are some good traits from your or your husband's family that you want your child to end up with? What are some bad ones you hope your child doesn't inherit? Can be anything, not necessarily physical.

princessvespa1

I hope this child does NOT inherit either my DH's or my ability to be stubborn.  We are both so brutal, I don't think this poor boy has a hope!

I hope our son inherits his fathers ability to fix things - seriously.  Anything that isn't working right, my DH can take apart and figure out why and then put it back together to make it work.  I also hope our son gets my DHs sense of adventure.

From me, I hope he gets my organization skills.

Manateearmz

I hope my LO is as affectionate as DH family, and as easy going as DH is. With that being said, I pray each night s/he doesn't have the forehead that my DH does. Don't worry I'm not being mean, DH knows this about himself and he prays that LO won't end up with my nose.

spursgirl10

I hope she doesn't get my high strung/stressed out personality.  Or my need to have to be in charge or control every situation around me.  I hope she gets my husbands laid back personality.  I hope she get my sisters sense of humor. 

kappanole

I hope the baby gets my nose, social nature and hair color. i hope the baby gets my husband's attention to detail, work ethic, metabolism, and height.

JerkStore213

My family is mostly tall, lean and athletic, and my husband's family is short and some are way overweight. I hope my baby inherits my family's genes in that aspect. However, depression runs deep in my family, although who can say nobody in their family is depressed? I hope my baby gets my creativity and artistic talent, and my husband's sense of humor, patience, and ability to get along with virtually anyone.