Fish Out of Water: A Piscine Legacy - Chapter Twenty
Sam the T-man:
LOL You know, I think it did :tongue3: Aside from the pics I've seen from your experience with AL, that is ;) Still waiting for the CEP to be ready before I unleash it on my main games.
Thanks, anyway :) Talk about giving away, dunno how much of that I did in Ari's thread :angel: I will say though, the twins age very well :love2: The maid? Yeah, if it weren't for his really pale eyes - IMO they make him look a little creepy :lol: Very intense though, he's one of those who's always thinking to himself as he walks :D
Sam the T-man:
Hehe, yeah, I couldn't resist that one :lol: Anyway, speaking of aging...
Chapter Nine
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Their birthdays came around sooner than either of us realised. How quickly these little ones grow!
One minute they fit into the crook of your arm, the next they’ve doubled in size and able to sit in their own chairs.
The best part however, is being able to train them out of filling their nappies. Although I will admit, it’s not the most exciting of activities.
I was all too soon feeling the strain of looking after them – animal as well as human. What with three cats and two demanding toddlers, I really needed an extra pair of hands about the place. Ideally Teddy’s, but he had to leave for work.
He had told me I could hire a nanny if it all got too much, so I took him up on the idea. Once the woman in question arrived I happily flopped back into bed, safe in the knowledge that I could do so.
That was what I’d hoped, at least. You’d expect it after all, that’s what we pay them for. Instead I woke to the sound of juvenile screeching, and found Dylan still in his cot, screaming to be let out, with a full nappy no less. Sighing, I changed him and brought him downstairs as he was also hungry, wondering where on earth the nanny had got to. I found her as I entered the kitchen; just standing there while a very smelly Darya was drinking from a bottle.
All she had done was bring her downstairs and take out a bottle, and I watched her put Darya in her chair, then back on the floor. She was about to approach her again, but by this point I’d had enough. After feeding Dylan, I sent the useless woman away and promptly changed Darya, before taking the twins upstairs. Once positive nothing else needed doing, I crashed back into bed and willed Teddy to finish work yesterday!
Another day, another dollar and another promotion. Not like we need the money, but it’s so satisfying to keep climbing the ladder like this.
During the course of the day I felt my sanity slowly slip away. Having Teddy around to help was a relief, but it also served to remind me how large the age gap between us still was, despite my earlier wish. By the time evening came, I found myself approaching the lamp for a second time.
After granting me another few days’ grace, I was left with one more wish. I considered the options remaining; money wasn’t a problem, nor was finding a partner. Peace of mind, however, was something that I certainly lacked by now. I was almost begging, never mind wishing, for such a blissful state of mind; anything that would make this nightmarish phase any easier to endure.
At first I felt no different. After a while though, I felt so incredibly calm, even happy with my life. I no longer felt the need to keep working, and taking days off to look after my family was one of my concerns. It would be no longer – the very next day, when I was due to arrive, I called to hand in my notice.
Teddy told me of this substance known as smart milk, which helps toddlers learn at a quicker than normal rate. Very clever device, one I was keen to try after the length of time I spent at the potty with the twins.
It worked very well too, despite the strange side-effect of such food that left them glowing. It seems to literally be like brain food; it sustains them as well as helping them learn much sooner than expected.
There was still one worry, which was taken care of with but a trip to the local pet shop. Neptune needed a mate, and I spotted a charming Tonkinese cat I named Hydra.
Now, Lore and I get along very well and agree on most things, but on this I just had to say something.
“Are you mad?” I spluttered, “Naming her after a dragon’s just asking for trouble!”
I crossed my arms as I looked back at him, wondering what his problem was.
“I just liked the name,” I shrugged, “They’re both female, and a hydra is a water creature as I am…”
“A hydra’s a dragon!”
“Oh come now, don’t be silly,” I chided, “Names have no bearing on a cat! Remember Pisces? She’s hardly a fish!”
My eyes flickered warily from cat to owner, before uneasily crossing my arms.
“Alright,” I relented, “But the moment she starts behaving like her namesake she’s going bye-byes, you got me?”
Of course I agreed, but in all honesty I couldn’t understand what all the fuss was about.
Sam the T-man:
Just realised, I forgot to update the title :oops: Ahem. Anyway, it is now...
Chapter Ten
This smart milk is proving to be a godsend. The glow wears off after a while too, thank heavens. The twins also seem to have taken very well to the cats, they’re always cuddling them.
Although, being babies, they have the tendency to get a little rough. The cats are good with them though, and put up with it.
I got a little present from the design crew. In their best interests of course, as it will help me build the skills I need to be able to work better, but I’m not complaining in the slightest.
I decided to draw a sketch of the wedding pavilion I built way back when. It’s turned out pretty well, I think.
And, wouldn’t you know it, that little diagram sent me flying into a higher position. Two more spots after this and I’ll have reached the top!
Children grow so fast, and the time rushes by just as quickly. No sooner had I taught Dylan to talk, than he grew older before my very eyes.
He has such a loveable face, I have to say. He takes after me a lot too, even down to spending a quiet night on the sand.
Of course, where one goes, the other follows. Right behind me the other one tripled in size, and it all happened so quickly we had no time to celebrate their birthdays. Still, with their brand new ability to talk properly, they made it clear that they didn’t want any kind of party. Maybe just as well.
With the twins now outgrowing their cots, I had some remodelling to do. It took me a while to think how I would go about it, before remembering a little talk Lore and I had about the future. We had both agreed that it would be nice for one of them to stay with us to raise their own family; we get to watch our grandchildren grow, and one of them gets some free babysitting where need be. Lore had only to think back to a certain chocolate teapot for her to concur in earnest.
So I went to work. It’s not brilliant, but until I know how many others will join us this is the best I could do.
The nursery and my other oddments got relegated to the brand new second floor. Remembering how cramped the nursery became when the twins were small, I took no chances and expanded both that and the bathroom, to make more room for the potties. We’ll keep another fridge up there too, just for baby food – I don’t know why I didn’t think of that before, but it will spare the next parents the hassle of descending two flights of stairs whenever the child’s hungry.
It’s too early to decide which of them it will be, of course – they’ve only just become old enough for school. In the meantime Lore and I can heave a sigh of relief that they can now sit at the table themselves – all we now have to worry about is cooking their meals and the company they fall into.
mattitje:
Ow they realy grow fast :D
They both have such a cute faces, and Sadie ur so harsh for the children u just allow 1 of them to stay? :P U gonna trow the other out? :P No jsut kidding xD
Anyway nice updateS (since I missed chapter 9 xD) again Sadie
Astral Faery:
They're both so cuuute! I'm sure you've already decided who to pick, or have picked already. They bothed aged nicely and your family line is looking niiice! ;)
Having an upstairs fridge helps tons - I do it all the time now in multistory houses, although it still surprises me how often the sims still trek all the way downstairs. Having a garbage bin right next to the fridge helps, too.
Hydra, lol! Love it. I should use that site for cat names - I've become completely unoriginal naming my cats, lately.
Cute updates!
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