Hey all! Adriana here!
Please welcome baby Kara to the world! It seems like forever!! Labor, that is.
Please welcome baby Kara to the world! It seems like forever!! Labor, that is.
My favorite part is alone time to bond with my new baby. Jules has always been thoughtful and kept the family entertained or distracted so I can have this time. Fortunately, Kara appears to be an amenable baby.
Of course, the world doesn't stop for a new mom. I hired Nanny Ortiz from Kindly Caring, Inc.to watch my beloved daughter while Jules went to work and the older children went to school.
Jules arrived home with great news. He had been promoted to Watercolor Dabbler at $29 an hour and a $510 bonus. He also received a gift of a new Easy-Breezy Easel. He has become quite serious about critically assessing an new piece of art he encounters.
I, on the other hand, took the time to myself to call my massage therapist. Thankfully, he arrived promptly and indulged me in a long, relaxing massage.
Jules arrived home with great news. He had been promoted to Watercolor Dabbler at $29 an hour and a $510 bonus. He also received a gift of a new Easy-Breezy Easel. He has become quite serious about critically assessing an new piece of art he encounters.
I followed closely on Brianna's heels to greet my husband and give him a congratulatory kiss.
I couldn't have been happier with Nanny Ortiz's care of my daughter and I tipped her well at the end of her shift.
While I check on Kara, the rest of the family went about their routines. Brianna managed to climb to the top of the climbing bars and seemed quite content to sit up there.
John found his way into the nectar again while Ashley ate dinner in her underwear. I really don't know how I raised these two into the teens they are today.
By the time night fell, I have to admit, I didn't patiently listen to Kara cry . . . I whined to Jules and went to bed while he cared for her. Don't judge me.
The next morning, I felt much better. We all looked forward to a relaxing weekend.
Sofia came over to join Ashley for breakfast. Leftovers . . . the breakfast of real champions . . .
Cassandra joined them not too long after breakfast and they proceeded to go from one activity to the next with teenage disdain.
With plenty of breaks to take selfies . . .
I ran to the restaurant to meet my boss. He told me that I had earned a promotion to Mixologist for $35 an hour. He gave me a $515 bonus and an Umber Kitchen Sink. He said he would have it installed whenever we had the time to oversee the project. Before I left, I impulsively stole a pomegranate, then proceeded to stop by the local night club. They had the door propped open while they had some redecorating done. I slipped in and stole a picture without being seen. Too much time away from . . . hobbies . . .
When I got home, Ashley and Brianna seemed to be snubbing one another. I didn't even ask. They tended to work these things out on their own.
Then I find Ashley mocking Jules for his tastes in music. I gave her a warning look and she slipped out of the house. Jules perked up when I gave him a quick kiss.
Meanwhile, Stevie and Elsa arrived to play with Brianna. I have to admit, I don't know why the girls invited Stevie . . . she's not the nicest child I've ever met.
Brianna and Stevie did play with their Voidcritters a lot . . . maybe that's what it is. When Olivia arrived, Ashley shooed them outside the play.
Jeanie also came over to Brianna's play date, but, per her usual, could be found by herself, deeply engrossed in some sort of science.
John had Sloane and Kendall over. I would worry about him becoming a "player", except that none of them seemed interested in anything romantic. They just wanted to work out.
John and Sloane took turned on the treadmill while Kendall hammered on the punching bag. My children are so strange.
Once our guests all went home, we started winding down. Ashley somehow finds jamming out in the DJ booth relaxing . . .
Jules and John, on the other hand, spend some quality time playing games.
Brianna cleans up her science table just to make more of a mess.
Once the children went to bed, Jules and I hung his latest painting in our bedroom.
Then we spent some quality time together . . .
The following day, I found myself in the kitchen, back to doing what I love . . . although I desperately needed to join John in his work outs. I keep putting off exercise . . . treadmills are boring.
Meanwhile, Jules painted another masterpiece to finish up the weekend. Unfortunately, the end has come and we must prepare for the grind of the work week ahead.
Parenthood has just come out and the Fitness pack comes out in a couple of days. Stay tuned for the new content!
Ashley reached level 2 video gaming.
Adrianna acquired the handiness skill.
Ashley acquired cooking skill.
Brianna reached level 6 motor skill.
John acquired the writing skill.
John reached level 3 programming.
Brianna reached level 3 social skill.
Jules reached level 3 mischief.
Adrianna acquired the gardening skill.
Adrianna acquired the writing skill.
Ashley reached level 6 guitar.
John acquired the handiness skill.
Ashley reached level 2 handiness.
Ashley acquired writing skill.
Ashley acquired the DJ skill.
Adrianna reached level 2 writing.
Ashley reached level 2 DJ skill.
Brianna reached level 4 mental skill.
I'll update the rest of the stats in the next post.
John purchased Gym Rat for 500.
Lamp is now worth $80.
Dirty dishes worth $0.
Book called Playing With Your Food worth $20.
Book called The Little Train That Couldn't worth $20.
Onion worth $3.
Softy Brand Tissues worth $25.
Soap Keeper worth $65.
Book called Chasing the Quadruple Rainbow worth $20.
Dirty dishes worth $0.
Apple of Your Eye Framed Watercolor worth $40.
Pomegranate worth $4.
Apple worth $3.
Career Rewards
Corporate Chic Countertop, level 2 Culinary
Study of Human Form, level 4 Painter
Picture Perfect Art Lighting, level 2 Painter
Stainless Steel Auto-Pot, level 3 Culinary
Easy Breezy Easel, level 4 Painter
Umber Kitchen Sink, level 4 Culinary
House Value: $371,603
Household Funds: $377,925
Ashley reached level 2 video gaming.
Adrianna acquired the handiness skill.
Ashley acquired cooking skill.
Brianna reached level 6 motor skill.
John acquired the writing skill.
John reached level 3 programming.
Brianna reached level 3 social skill.
Jules reached level 3 mischief.
Adrianna acquired the gardening skill.
Adrianna acquired the writing skill.
Ashley reached level 6 guitar.
John acquired the handiness skill.
Ashley reached level 2 handiness.
Ashley acquired writing skill.
Ashley acquired the DJ skill.
Adrianna reached level 2 writing.
Ashley reached level 2 DJ skill.
Brianna reached level 4 mental skill.
I'll update the rest of the stats in the next post.
John purchased Gym Rat for 500.
Lamp is now worth $80.
Dirty dishes worth $0.
Book called Playing With Your Food worth $20.
Book called The Little Train That Couldn't worth $20.
Onion worth $3.
Softy Brand Tissues worth $25.
Soap Keeper worth $65.
Book called Chasing the Quadruple Rainbow worth $20.
Dirty dishes worth $0.
Apple of Your Eye Framed Watercolor worth $40.
Pomegranate worth $4.
Apple worth $3.
Career Rewards
Corporate Chic Countertop, level 2 Culinary
Study of Human Form, level 4 Painter
Picture Perfect Art Lighting, level 2 Painter
Stainless Steel Auto-Pot, level 3 Culinary
Easy Breezy Easel, level 4 Painter
Umber Kitchen Sink, level 4 Culinary
House Value: $371,603
Household Funds: $377,925