What really is determined by DNA?

I have often wondered what characteristics are passed from parent to child. Could it really be just physical and health related issues passed from DNA? I am starting to think that there is more to the mysterious us. Why you ask? Well I am finding our children have some strange habits we do and they are not taught them. For example, Lil Ro is starting to bite his nails like his dad all the way down to the cuticles. I cannot stand this but I think this nervous habit was inherited by his father. Then there is the love of animals. My children go around the house and pretend they're animals. They stand in awe of any creature big and small. All these little things fascinate me.

My sister in law called me last night. She had left the phone in her bag and quickly called me back. Roana was so happy and I could hear the joy in her voice. Mommy mommy we got a new fish. I have 2 dogs, 2 kids, 1 husband and 1 betta so far now we are throwing in a gold fish I am pretty sure. LoL She named her peaches. So here in a couple of weeks I am going to be traveling from Utah to Colorado with a fish from California. My goodness any advice? Seems like we are moving everything from there here. But she was so happy I could not tell her no. I hope this fish lives and that she helps with it. If she is like me she will nuture it until no end. Time will tell.

Tonight we are planning an evening in. We have to go after work to pay a couple of bills but we are picking up a pizza and some sodas crawling on the sofa and popping in a couple of movies. We need a break from running around. Life is moving so fast I want to hit pause. I need to rewind and enjoy this time with my husband as a mom to one child for now.

A weekend to Remember

my poor husband could not work on Saturday either so we took it easy. Then we had fun at the local aquarium. I am in love with that fish. Enough room to relax but still have fun. It was hillarious when Lil Ro would pull away to stare at these fish big enough to eat him. We were fascinated with the sharks like the whole other mob. LoL. Big Ro and I talked and we definately want to return here. Touching the mana rays brought me so close to nature and turned me back into a giggling school girl. Life with my 3 ros right now is pretty good. I cannot complain too much. My mother in law is in town for the next six weeks. Well denver so close enough so we will be frequenting trips up there or she will be here. I cannot wait. Life is good.