Chapter 2.6

 Welcome back, welcome back.
I've recently learned that those of us who play The Sims on Mac computers have issues with custom hair randomly disappearing. This has been occurring quite regularly for me, and therefore I have been extremely limited to when I am able to play (when the hair shows up). But I am able to update now.



When we left the Legacie's, Liam and Lynda had just talked about Liam's workaholic tendencies, and he had agreed to spend more time with his family. The couple retired to the bedroom, happily in love.


The next morning, it was time once again for another double birthday party. There seems to be birthdays out the wazzoo every single chapter. Ridiculous.



And look! Natalie decided to grace us with her presence for this one! Unfortunately it appears she lost her outfit during one of my many recent fiascos I've been dealing with. Ah well...

Liam was very excited to be reunited with his long-lost sister. And then, who woulda thunk....

Caden showed up as well! It's a damn family reunion, not a birthday party! Anyhow, on to the birthday party.

Aww, now look. That's not a grumpy face at all!

Look at that air!



Naturally, Dawson would blink during his picture, but he grew up nicely. New trait - Flirty.


Next up was dear ol' mom....

Not looking too particularly THRILLED about aging up, I see....

Lynda: Let's just get this over with...
Indeed. Aw, but look, Lynda!



Everyone is here eagerly awaiting your aging up! Isn't that sweet?

Lynda: Like I said, let's just get this done.
Alright, alright..

A brief look of terror spreads across her face....

Lynda: I don't want wrinkles! Oh, please don't give me wrinkles!

And here she is. Pretty much the same, but you can definitely tell she's older.

Lynda: I know what that means! Ohh, I'm a hideous old hen. 

Not at all what I was saying.

Lynda: Just leave me and my old lady face alone! 
Alright, alright!

In an effort to listen to Lynda and give her some space to mourn, I checked in on the children. Dawson was enjoying some birthday cake with his little sisters.

Annette: Hey, we're not little!
Kaytee: Yeah, Stefan is little. We're big kids now!

Of course, of course. Where is Stefan these days, anyhow? I never see any of him...

Annette: That's because he's a baby. Baby's aren't important.
Dawson: Hey now, Annette, that isn't true. You two got plenty of exposure when you were babies.

Later that night, the two BIG geniuses did their homework with their daddy.



And at the end of the night, Liam made Lynda feel better about her looks by giving her a little birthday celebration! Ooh, lah lah.

Now that Dawson is a teenager, he's been helping out with Stefan so his parents are less stressed out. What a good son and brother!



Liam has been doing a much better job at spending time with his family, but he got called down to work early and had to go. He does, after all, need to set his sights on his Lifetime Wish, and that directly involves his career. Just don't lose sight of your legacy and family, Liam!

Liam: I know that now, voice, and I don't need you to tell me. I figured it out on my own with the help of my wife.

Yes, of course.


With Liam out of the house earlier than expected, Lynda just decided to enjoy a microwave meal rather than prepare a real meal.



Later on that day, Lynda quit her job in the Ghost Hunter profession and went down to city hall to register as a self-employed painter. She'd been away from work for so long she decided she might as well be doing something she can do from home.

Lynda: Well, that IS where I am all the time, after all. Might as well be productive.
Good thinking. When you first joined the family and I learned you wanted to "live in the lap of luxury", I figured you'd be somewhat of a mooch.

Lynda: That just goes to show you that you can't judge a sim by her Lifetime Wish.

Being on call was beneficial to Liam, as he was promoted to an Undercover Specialist that evening!



That night, Liam was invited to a party to celebrate his promotion. I'm surprised he went, being a loner and all.



And once midnight rolled around, Liam got called back into work. Apparently these undercover specialists are in high demand.

Liam: So....tired....must.....sleep.....

Hey, now. Just remember when work was the only thing you ever cared about. Now is your chance to live up to your workaholic title!

Oh, hey Grady. What's crackin'?

Grady: Just headed over to jump on the trampoline.
Hey, how come Lana never comes to visit?

Grady: Something about not wanting to be bothered by you....

Well, I never! Actually, yes I have...quite a few times. Alright then, I'll leave you to it!



Here we have Liam cooking up a nice meal, proof that he's become quite the family man these days.



And here are the Legacie's having a nice family meal. Minus Lynda, where is Lynda, anyhow?!

Here she is, napping in the nursery. Poor mom is exhausted!




Before we knew it, it was time for Stefan's birthday!

Here he is, cute as a button! Not sure where he got the brown hair from, however.

THERE'S that grumpy face! I was beginning to think it had disappeared!

Dawson: Oh, shut up.


I'm gonna leave off here. Nothing too exciting or lengthy, I know. I will update again soon. Thanks for reading!