Chapter 2.3

You know, Simming is just so much more enjoyable than studying for midterms. Therefore I'm back quite quickly for another update!

When we left the Legacie's, Lana had just passed away at the easel. I'm sure it's how she would have wanted to go.



After witnessing their mother's quick demise, Liam whipped up a meal of Goopy Carbonara for the whole family. Siblings on one side, wife on the other. I can't help but feel that Liam may be upset about this whole pregnancy deal.

Liam: I'm not upset. I understand that this is a legacy and all. As long as my work isn't affected....

Lynda: Work, work, work. ALWAYS your work!



All of a sudden, it appeared that there was some mayhem ensuing.

Everybody seemed to be freaking out.




That is, everyone except one completely oblivious husband.

Liam: Hohum... cleaning dishes.

Lynda: Uh....honey?

Liam: Yes, dear?

Lynda: Going into labor here.....

Liam: What's that....?

Lynda: BABY ON ITS WAY!

Liam: Oh!


Natalie: (in the background) Although I appear upset, I'm actually having a blast witnessing her pain!


Here we have Dawson Legacie. He was born as a grumpy, outdoors-hater. Ooh goody! He'll be a blast to be around!

Lynda: Watch what you say.
Ooh, defensive, are we??

You know, this expression really concerns me. It isn't exactly what comes to mind when I think of how a mother should look bringing home her child from the hospital. PLEASE don't be a terrible mother!

Lynda: The expression is in reference to Dawson's father being ridiculously neglectful and inconsiderate.

Liam: Honey! I'm not neglectful! I'm trying to make us MONEY!
Lynda, my dear. Try to cut him some slack. He's a workaholic. He can't help these things.

I was taking this picture to mention that I think our new maid is evil, because I'm always hearing maniacal laughter when she's around. But when I went to take the picture, I also thought I should point out that the bus is on the sidewalk. What protocol is there for hiring bus drivers in this neighborhood? I don't think children should be in those vehicles.


Liam is officially a big and bad traffic cop. Yeehaw.




......bird!




Well, it's birthday time, which is a time that comes ridiculously often in this household. And at this time, we have Natalie finally becoming a young adult.



Think hard about that wish!

What with Natalie enjoying Lynda's labor pains, and Lynda's super stoked reaction that Natalie is going to be old enough to move out now, I have this feeling there must be some sort of tension between them. As you can see, Caden is less than thrilled at the prospect of being left alone with the two blondies and their offspring.








Before

After
Natalie Legacie
Can't Stand Art - Virtuoso - Excitable - Ambitious - Clumsy
Lifetime Wish: Hit Movie Composer




This expression can only mean one thing. The time has come for Natalie to move out, and leave him alone to be ignored in the house.





Natalie: Don't worry. You'll be out of here in a couple days, too! And then we can live our lives in peace without the constant reminder of not being chosen heir, or the never-ending annoying voice harping in our ears.

.....I take offense to that.

Natalie: .......Seriously. Just try to stick it out a couple more days, and you'll be homefree.




And with that, she was gone. With $5,000 of our money for a one bedroom studio apartment. The Legacie family is broke now thanks to you, Natalie. Good luck, regardless of how you felt about me!



Moving on.....

Oh, hey Grady! What are you doing out and about? Shouldn't you be with your wife? She's dead now, you know. Buried in the ground right next to you. She has a much nicer tombstone. Perhaps you should go check it out! No? Alright.... have fun.....



So far, Lynda is an awesome mom. Look at how excited Dawson is for that bottle!



While her mothering skills excel above and beyond those of Lana's, her painting skills do not. Lynda, I realize you're trying to fill in for all the money we got from all those masterpieces, but this isn't working at all.

Lynda: You just wait! I'll be ten times better!

.....Are you competing with a dead woman?

While Lynda was off being a kickass mother and trying to fill a dead woman's shoes, Liam went right on back to working his life away.



Awww... no real point to this besides that.




Meanwhile....


Liam: Oh, hey there Caden.

Caden: ....hi Liam.

Liam: So, uh... how's everything going?

Caden: ....fine

Liam: How's -- How's school and, everything?

Caden: .....Liam, I'm really just trying to do some homework, here.

Liam: Oh, right. Right. I'll leave you to it, then... take my Autumn Salad over to the computer....




The following morning, Lynda decided to plan a double birthday party. It was time for Dawson to age up, as well as Caden. She figured it would be nice to throw Caden a birthday party to make him feel more like part of the family (little late notice to be doing that, considering he will be moving out as soon as he ages up).

She woke up, set out the cakes, and called the guests.

Apparently it was near enough to the party that Lynda decided to set out the buffet, yet she was still in her lingerie! Lynda, get dressed!

Lynda: I know, I know! I gotta jump in the shower!


But the -



-- guests are arriving!

Lynda?!

*Sigh* This is why we don't have celebratory parties.



Caden was up first....



But wait -- Where was Natalie? Lynda specifically had invited her, knowing that she and Caden were practically inseparable. But she was nowhere to be seen.



Lynda was clearly NOT happy with Natalie's absence. Those two sure do have a strained relationship.



Anyhow, the birthday had to commence without her...







Before

After. Eeek! I love him! He's so cute! Ahh!

Caden Legacie
Loves Outdoors - Genius - Handy - Easily Impressed - Friendly
Lifetime Wish: One Sim Band



Next up was Dawson

Ookay.... creepy......



Aww, there we go! Adorable!

And with that, it was time for Caden to move out.

Caden: And I couldn't be happier.
Well, WE will miss YOU!

Caden: Can't really say the same. Peace out.




Well, we'll go ahead and round it off here. I'm behind on pictures so if I have time I'll have another update fairly shortly. Thanks a bunch!