Before I update on all of what occurred with the McPhails for week two a bit of update from Story Progression's background events. Fern & Sark Stone have had yet another child. Colm & Natalya got married keeping Natalya's last name (I have it on coin flip for last names); they are expecting their first child. Tara Stone is married to her musician's career. Siobhen is dating as is Paul Jr. I don't remember if it's Paul Jr or Siobhen, but one of them is dating Mr Peoples (npc cashier from the consignment shop) oldest child. I will admit that having sp pop up notices about families I've previously played is a fun experience that I'm enjoying this go round. Week two, outside of some pc maintenance issues on my real life end, was much smoother for the McPhails over all. Patience even managed to earn a whole 18 simoleans from her blog on renovating on a shoestring. Lol, I don't think she's going to get rich off her blog, but she does seem to benefit from it. The tired parents rarely saw clothes that weren't pj's; on themselves or their young children. The bulk of their waking hours was divided between 5 tiny simlets who needed constant care and training. While both parents would have loved to have some of the fancy toddler toys and learning aids they knew it was more important to make sure the home was in good repair. Before they knew it it was time for Hank & Vincent to have birthdays. (Correction on Vincent's traits, artistic and clumsy not good.) Going to a park for the party was out of the question so once again they invited their friends to their home. Euan congratulated Natalya on her and Colm's recent wedding celebration. Fern announced that she was expecting another boy. Siobhen doesn't seem to think that babies crying makes for a good audience. Euan and Patience double down on teaching their children the most basic of skills. Which goes much faster now that they don't have to stop to tend babies. (I rotate the if dolls between the children, so that none have the doll they were gifted. This keeps the doll from aging up with the child, but the children still get the benefits of playing with the doll in terms of fun & social boosts.) Even though both parents have the super nanny reward for some reason the children respond better to Patience, so Euan goes collecting. Patience is also firm on wanting at least the kitchen fixed up before the next birthday celebration. Patience picks out bright colors, and even though everything is fairly inexpensive it looks really nice. Patience also points out that tablecloths are a good way hide cheap laminated tables. While it was a bit of a splurge they got new appliances too. They aren't done with the kitchen by any means but it's a big improvement. There is also a second alarm by the kitchen entry since they've added stairs to the side porch. They rented tables for the party. Poor Patience didn't get a chance to get a bath in before the first guest arrived. As before, first born, Liza goes first. Liza pretty excited to be graduating to a big girl bed. Diane was next, she's glad to move to a bigger bed too. She's just not as enthusiastic as her sister. Basil transitions last. To make my life easier I didn't randomize the triplets 3rd trait, instead I gave each child the friendly trait. The beds are as cheap as they come but for now they'll do. Even though she's not allowed to use it yet, Diane is thrilled to see a weight bench in her room. Patience and Euan both feel better about the new floors upstairs. Liza decided to check out her dad's easel while her parents focus on teaching the twins their big kid skills. Because it's the weekend and the triplets don't have school they are given a peak at the island map that their parents have, and given permission to go collecting. Each child takes a different part of the island. Because they are young and nowhere near as experienced as their parents their finds are modest at best. Afterwards they spend the rest of their afternoon fishing. Even though all they catch are minnows it's enough to add to what their parents have saved up. All of the children do their best to ignore Natalya and Colm, who keep flirting and kissing each other. Expectant Natalya even dip kissed Colm. Back at the house Euan had to leave for work. Patience finishes teaching the boys the last of the toddler skills she is able to teach them. Before climbing exhaustedly into their beds the McPhails happily congratulate themselves on the latest phase of their renovation. Here ends their second week.
If you haven't guessed their renovation is leaning towards modern, but not mid-century, eclectic on a budget.
2 Comments
Lisabeesims
5/16/2018 09:12:36 pm
That is a good idea with the imaginary friend! I had on become real .. what a pain!
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Mama Dragon
5/18/2018 09:45:45 am
I'm not overly fond of the if's. Depending on the household situation I usually move the dolls straight to an adults backpack. However with the McPhails having such a full house, letting the kids keep them to a certain stage was essential.
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