Chapter 1.13 | Rules for this challenge | Chapter 1.15
Generation One: Black Appearance: Black hair, siren-like clothing style Traits: Evil, Non Committal, Kleptomaniac Aspiration: Renaissance Sim Occupation: Collector/Random careers of choice House Goal: 10,000 worth
Now that my aspiration is complete, I find myself puttering around the house doing not much of anything really. I mean, there's my job requirements that I do daily, but I just haven't really been pushing myself. It's been very nice to take a break.
My work task is usually to research gardening, read a gardening book, or submit a paper. All of which are easily done, although I sometimes have to fight to get some computer time to get them done.
I also put some time into upgrading household appliances. Mainly so they don't have to be cleaned ever again. I remember my mother doing that, and it saved SO much time. What baffles me is forgetting to do it until now.
And then... Austen's big day arrived. Our little Klepto is growing up! I made him a confetti cake, and we all sang to him while he spun up.
He ended up with the Nerd Brain aspiration (big surprise there) and Genius trait. Now, as he says it, he's just waiting to grow all the way up so that he can join the scientist career.
With that in mind, his first action as a teen was to ask for help to do his homework for the next day of school. I was more than happy to oblige, and with two of us working, it didn't take long at all.
Meanwhile, Kimber was keeping Rangi occupied with some serious play time. Rangi, Watcher Bless Him, was playing along. They were so cute voicing their dolls and having them run all over the dollhouse.
Austen's next task was working on his Logic skill. He had done some research on his chosen career path, and knew that it was going to be very useful down the road, so that's what he was working on.
Kimber, finally finished "torturing" her dad, decided to work on her homework, too. She's usually able to breeze right through any work they send home with her, so it leaves her with plenty of time to work on her extra credit, too. (Not that she needs extra credit.)
My garden had a close call today as flying lava landed virtually on top of it. Amazingly, no plants were injured though, and it just reinforced my belief that we were mostly save from lava damage, thanks to the Watcher.
When Austen came home from school, I surprised him with a brand new teen-worthy room.
... And partially solved the computer problem by giving him a laptop of his own. He hadn't expected any of it, so the look on his face was all the reward I needed for the hard work Rangi and I had put in that morning of getting the new bed in and expanding the house to be able to fit it in.
He celebrated by taking his first trip down to the ocean, to try out his new tail. He may have gotten a little carried away, though, because it was almost too late by the time he came home with his homework to do.
I helped the two of them with homework, and then served them dinner.
Of course, the volcano had to pip up then, again scaring poor Rangi half to death. You'd think he'd be used to it by now. After having them clear the table, I tucked the kids into their beds. (Well, at least I tucked Kimber in. Austen insisted he was too big to be tucked in anymore.)
The next day, while the kids were at school, the volcano erupted AGAIN! Was this going to be an every day thing now? I hoped not!
Kimber came home from school, and went straight into a shower then got on the computer to play Sims. I don't blame her. That game is fun!
Tevin stopped by to tell us that Everett had passed on. Their son, Kyler, had stayed back in the city with his friends, but promised to visit soon. Poor Tevin, though, was beside himself in grief.
I comforted him the very best that I could, and I even elicited a smile for a little while.
We invited him in for dinner, but he swore he couldn't stay long, because he had to go home and check on Kyler. As a mother, I understood, and gave him a big hug to pass on to my nephew.
After playing Sims, I told Kimber there was a surprise for her outside when she finished her dinner. I'm not sure she quite believed me, but I've never seen her eat that fast before, either.
She squealed in delight when she found the swingset, and immediately recruited Rangi to push her. They played until nearly past bedtime, then I trundled her into bed, giving her a kiss goodnight.
The next day was "Night on the Town" holiday, so I took a deep breath and crossed my fingers that this would be a more NORMAL trip to the restaurant. Austen, of course, was playing on his phone the whole time, but that's a teenager for you.
Kimber insisted on being the big girl and ordering for us, and the waiter played along (which was very nice of him!)
She did a great job of ordering, too. She got Rangi and I Tilapia and Salmon for her and Austen.
Everyone had a great time, but it was very late by the time we got home, so right away it was time for bed.
Unfortunately, that's also when we noticed that poor Kimber had contracted food poisoning. She immediately called the restaurant to report it, and I made sure she drank plenty of water. Then I stayed by her side all night with a bucket while she was sick. Poor little tyke. I felt so bad for her. Luckily, by morning, she was feeling better.... and I was the one in need of a nap!
Chapter 1.13 | Rules for this challenge | Chapter 1.15
Well, that seemed like a nice, if boring, trip to the restaurant after last time. 🙂 The whole round was fun, I do really like this family and I like Corina's "voice" in this. It's very nice to read.
It was really easy to find her voice. She's all about her family, and has been since she was little. I never was able to weave in her "evil" trait.. but the non-committal definitely reared it's head when it came to job.