Build-a-Baby

You know those stores in the mall called “Build-a-Bear” where kids can go in and create the exact stuffed bear they want.  Well, if I could choose the traits for my baby from my direct lineage here’s what he/she would be like.  (In no particular order of importance)

• Grandpa’s brain and sense of humor (my Italian grandfather was a brilliant chemist and business man, and so so funny)

• Grandma’s musical ability (I got all my artistic talent from her)

• Papa’s height and social skills (my dad’s father was 6’3” and never met an enemy)

• Granny D.’s style (best dressed grandma around)

• My Mom’s health (she’s the healthiest person I know and at 64 she will always be able to walk faster and bike longer than me)

• My Dad’s athleticism (he’s 67 and can still beat the under 40 crowd on the tennis court)

• My sister’s good looks (her nose, blue eyes, eyebrows, weight, thick hair – she was,  and still is, the prettiest baby I’ve ever seen)

• BA’s work ethic and kindness (he’s just the best)

• Priscilla’s love for her family  (BA’s mom will do anything for her family)

• Frank’s calm leadership style  (BA’s dad makes decisions with a cool sense of authority)

• Me???  I’d probably want the kid to inherit my drive for success, and determination to reach his/her goals.

But knowing my luck the kid will get just the opposite of all that.  He’ll/She’ll be a short, fat, un-athletic, lazy, idiot child, who couldn’t care less about the family AND has a big Italian nose!