Hey all! Adrianna here.
Time seems to just fly by. Though we settle into our routines, every once and a while, you pause and realize how things are growing and changing. It's nothing new to find me in the kitchen, experimenting to learn new recipes.
Time seems to just fly by. Though we settle into our routines, every once and a while, you pause and realize how things are growing and changing. It's nothing new to find me in the kitchen, experimenting to learn new recipes.
The teens do their homework as usual. I'm grateful that I instilled the habit of doing homework as soon as they arrive home after school. I rarely have to fuss at them and they can do their own thing for the rest of the evening.
Brianna has been a very quiet baby and I spend lots of cuddle time with her until she's ready to sleep again. I couldn't be more please that my fourth child is an easy one!
Once I have the evening to myself, I work on my mixology skill. One day I will live my dream of owning my own restaurant and I definitely want to serve a variety of juice.
What I didn't realize at the time was that Ashley sampled a lot of the juice I made and stashed in the fridge. I later gave away or tossed most of the drinks I made when I made too many. I didn't want to exacerbate Ashley's rebellious tendencies.
Jules has taken up his reading again. He has developed the strange habit of stopping at one of the public benches after work to read. I vaguely wonder what he's reading and why he doesn't come home to do so.
I'm oblivious. I'm so focused on my future restaurant that I'm sure I've missed a lot of things, but I do make sure to spend time with Brianna.
I'm sure the teens don't mind my momentary absence. They actually surprise me by having dinner together. That doesn't happen much anymore.
Once Jules finally arrives home, he's lovey dovey. After much flirting and convincing, he convinces me to move things to the bedroom.
Unfortunately, our activities aren't best done in the early evening , , ,
We don't know at the time, but later realized that John got a unwelcome surprise when he came up to our room to check on Brianna. His reluctance to spend time with his baby sister after that didn't make sense until much later.
Jules lovingly let me sleep and I can't thank him enough. The days have been long taking care of a baby, keeping house, watching out for the teens and experimenting in cooking and mixology. It's very satisfying work but quite exhausting.
Not to say that Jules didn't indulge himself with my well-made beverages . . .
At least he kept Brianna quiet and happy. Once again, I'm grateful that Brianna isn't a fussy baby.
Another thing that makes our lives easier, is that every painting that Jules completes is now considered a masterpiece by the gallery. I thought maybe the gallery was partial because he was employed there but we receive many compliments and thank yous from our buyers.
I finally wake and have dinner in peace. Eating isn't an activity I love because I love to eat for the sake of eating, but because the flavors mean so much more to me than to others and it's a moment to appreciate all of my hard work.
It's somewhat unsettling to have my meal interrupted by maniacal laughing and I head for the computer room to investigate.
Ashley smiles at me as she heads to the kitchen for her own dinner and I, of course, don't find anyone in the computer room. Sometimes I wonder about that girl.
The days continue the same as usual. Most days nothing exciting happens, but at the same time, nothing traumatic happens either.
Until the day comes for Brianna's birthday and she's finally a tween. Some days I don't know how I survived those days with three teenagers in the house.
Brianna has grown to be quite the rambunctious scamp, a downright genius and very creative. I couldn't be more proud! Though Ricky, Ashley and John have been great kids, I see something special in this little girl.
Cake all around! It was a very quiet birthday and we didn't have anyone over but that was how Brianna wanted it. As always, the easy to please child.
Homework on the other hand bores us both. Brianna being basically a genius breezed through her homework and didn't really need my help, although I made sure the be there for her.
The sessions left Brianna feeling quite proud of herself and they left me falling asleep on my feet. Maybe I would let her try it on her own. It won't be long before she's asking for extra credit work and I'm considering advancing her in school. I just have to be careful that she develops the social skills she needs what with her head buried in her books and bent over her drawing table.
After much convincing, Brianna agrees to try out a new style. I tell her that the clothes and haircut will be much more befitting of a middle school student. She seems quite pleased with the results.
I adore watching Brianna enjoy the room I put together for her. I'm sure Jules never would have guessed that it would be our own child growing up in this room. It also pleases me that Brianna is still a child at heart and loves her toys. I fear the day when she starts noticing boys.
That's how our family is doing. Growing up together. Jules continues to paint masterpieces, I continue to experiment in the culinary arts, the kids go to school and play. Life is good.
The only other interesting thing I can think . . . I left my home bar to investigate some strange lights, wondering if SimCity was actually experiencing Aurora Borealis for the first time ever. Nope. Aliens. They were quite friendly but I was very upset when they dropped me off at home. I burned the adrenaline on the treadmill, vowing to give Faon a call in the morning.
It wasn't long before I was calm again and back in the kitchen for some midnight cooking. What can I say? I love cooking!
So, once again, time goes on. We all do our own thing and continue growing in a variety of ways. I truly believe I have a family to be proud of.
A Note From ShayDLane:
Sooooooo . . . sorry it took so long to get this post up! I felt like nothing was happening and I still feel like nothing happened, and yet I ended up with over 280 pictures. I missed a couple of shots that would have been good for the story, like Adrianna actually getting abducted. I realize that I'm spending too much time skill building and need to get them out of the house. I need to develop each Sim's story instead of sticking to the home lot so I can keep tabs on everyone. I hope you still enjoy the part and also the part coming up. I'll have the stats at the end of the next post which will be the end of this gaming session.
Sooooooo . . . sorry it took so long to get this post up! I felt like nothing was happening and I still feel like nothing happened, and yet I ended up with over 280 pictures. I missed a couple of shots that would have been good for the story, like Adrianna actually getting abducted. I realize that I'm spending too much time skill building and need to get them out of the house. I need to develop each Sim's story instead of sticking to the home lot so I can keep tabs on everyone. I hope you still enjoy the part and also the part coming up. I'll have the stats at the end of the next post which will be the end of this gaming session.