But I will spend a lifetime Trying to understand Why someone sharing my bloodline Would not lend me their hand
- 1988 -
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Interestingly, a while after the new school opened, Isaac has shifted to actually bike all the way over there to go to school, even though it is at the opposite end of town from where he lives, and much farther away then his original school. But the town council is of course very happy that the kids are actually using the new school!
This evening, Natalie got the idea that she should take Aaron for a visit to her grandmother, Eva Goth-Asli. Unfortunately, Friederich, her grandfather, had moved out because their marriage had been pretty awful for several years. It is amazing it lasted as long as it did, truthfully speaking.
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Isaac still hadn't left school, sitting outside doing his homework.
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This is grandma Eva Goth-Aslis house. She is Aarons great grandmother. For some reason, she has left her front door open...
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Eva: Hi, Natalie. Nice to see you and little Aaron for a change. Come on in.
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Natalie: So umm.. I was wondering if you could uhh.. lend me some cash.. I have had a few expenses lately...
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Eva: Was that why you came to visit? If so, the answer is no, you can't!
https://i.imgur.com/v9w35UK.jpg Natalie: Well, I never really liked your house.. Your wallpaper is hideous, and look at those cheap dining chairs! Are you colorblind, or what is that?
https://i.imgur.com/JzWz6mX.jpg Eva: You have some nerve coming here talking like that!
https://i.imgur.com/8dC99Df.jpg And Natalie is still a bit reckless when it comes to her youngest son. She apparently thought it was a good idea to leave him outside on the lawn, before she entered her grandmas house.
https://i.imgur.com/c6IXKeM.jpg She is finding herself right at home in her grandma's kitchen, though.
https://i.imgur.com/mdb6bF2.jpg Aaron has learned how to walk, and somehow he had managed to sneak inside without anyone noticing while Natalie was preparing and eating her meal.
https://i.imgur.com/g5IENNI.jpg Natalie had gone upstairs to her mothers old bedroom to play with the toys there. This wasn't very popular with grandma... Eva: You have always been such a big child, Natalie! Huh? You're a disgrace to the family!
https://i.imgur.com/1K5RXB2.jpg Eva: I don't want to hear it, Natalie! There's no excuse! Grow up! You're almost as pathetic as your sister!
https://i.imgur.com/59sZItu.jpg Natalie: Don't insult me! You have no idea how hard I am working to feed my children, and to teach them what they should know! All by myself! I can be an adult if I want to! Playing with toys is nearly the only time I get some time off!
https://i.imgur.com/OPcw2pD.jpg Eva: So what!? I had three children!* Your mother and her two brothers! And do you think Friederich did much at home!? No, he was JUST as childish and lazy as you probably are! I only stuck out with him for the kids!
* Eva doesn't know about Billy, she thinks Natalie only has two children.
https://i.imgur.com/wrNBFlP.jpg Eva: I mean, I remember when your mother was born. She was our first baby, and we were so excited back then to have kids! But of course, that didn't last forever.. All I'm saying is, it was hard for me, too. I guess I shouldn't be so hard on you. You can play with the toys if you like.. they were your mom's after all...
https://i.imgur.com/km72ybb.jpg And so she did. Young little Natalie that never quite grew up.
https://i.imgur.com/OLZ69vE.jpg After a while it was getting late, and Natalie must have suffered some kind of amnesia because she kept wandering around looking completely lost for a couple of hours complaining that she couldn't find her way out ..... before she finally came to herself and figured out how to pick up Aaron and go home...
https://i.imgur.com/zjUnKLt.jpg And the following morning marked the start of the rainy season once more. Isaac, now roughly 8 and half years old, still rode the lang way to the new school building. Well, I guess a fresh, new school building is better then an old one. First building to the right across the bridge there is the town's fire station.
https://i.imgur.com/eNcRwdd.jpg On this overview photo Isaac is almost at the corner by the yellow house and the taxi, whereas is home is way over there on the other edge of the town, slightly to the left and up from the building with the grey dome on top, across the bridge there.
https://i.imgur.com/qe7vFlS.jpg A little closer view. The building with the dome on top houses the cinema, and also a few rooms with instruments that can be rented for practice for up and coming musicians.
https://i.imgur.com/bwEk5Vr.jpg "What was I going to do here again? Oh... yeah, food.. I was going to feed him..."
Really, Natalie? Where is your mind at?
https://i.imgur.com/B8Hzn90.jpg The following Friday night after work, Natalie wanted to visit the Twilight Tavern again. Crowded or empty, there was something about the atmosphere of that place that appealed to her. And this Friday well, to call it crowded would be an overstatement, but the number of guests had atleast increased by a few hundred percent since last time. This could be a good night.
https://i.imgur.com/ixeh9ZV.jpg She didn't go out all that often though, so she didn't know anyone that well, but sitting by the bar and sipping at a drink was nice enough. And there was always the bartender to chat to, if she wanted to socialize.
https://i.imgur.com/1qLKnzt.jpg Yeah, isn't that typical. Just when she had built up the courage to ask someone for a dance, the bar closes. But the drowsy eyes tell me she had a good night anyway.
https://i.imgur.com/p3s60Ft.jpg While she was out, the babysitter had taken good care of Aaron, so he was fed and well-rested. His only problem was that no one had let him out of the crib to use the potty in the morning.
https://i.imgur.com/jRuRoEF.jpg Isaac was up doing what kids typically do, and Natalie was still in bed sound asleep. https://i.imgur.com/gESzWPN.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OqJ2dCn.jpg Well, it wasn't long before she woke up to take care of Aaron with a... uh, smile on her face. A screaming toddler is not what you want to deal with when you're hungover, probably not, but I have no sympathy there!
https://i.imgur.com/OAEoEys.jpg When Natalie comes home from work later that saturday evening, she is dead tired from lack of sleep the night before (because she was out at the bar, of course), so she goes straight past Aaron and Billy and to bed, leaving them by themselves for the night..
https://i.imgur.com/8L83pfm.jpg And this was the result of that, of course. He woke Natalie up from crying, before falling asleep on the floor. Natalie wasn't happy about that, as she stood there watching him and muttering some curses under her breath.
https://i.imgur.com/okCRkeV.jpg Before turning to play with the toys again..
Now the following sunday evening after work Natalie was perhaps even more tired and exhausted, and was feeling downright unhappy, which probably led to her doing this, taking out all her frustrations on the doll house..
https://i.imgur.com/eMafNmx.jpg Natalie: You need to grow up, Natalie!
https://i.imgur.com/v4BbgWP.jpg Natalie: Time to go to work, Natalie!
https://i.imgur.com/kEGjrFl.jpg Natalie: You're a disgrace to the family, Natalie!
https://i.imgur.com/BTyC4gn.jpg Natalie: I just wanted to eat, mommy!
https://i.imgur.com/iBseO4B.jpg Natalie: Shut your mouth, Natalie!
https://i.imgur.com/COqbvyC.jpg Natalie: Go back to your room, Natalie!
https://i.imgur.com/HekLxrn.jpg Natalie: Mommy doesn't give a &$"#, Natalie!
Wait, wait... what was that all about, Natalie? Is everything ok there? It kind of doesn't look like it.... Hmm, maybe you should be paying your mommy a visit next time. Sounds like the two of you might have something to talk about.. or maybe ..not?
https://i.imgur.com/422QWB3.jpg Natalie: Oh, no.. what did I just do? I destroyed the dollhouse!
Yes, yes you did Natalie.. I think you need to talk to someone about that... Something there is just not right...
https://i.imgur.com/P1XWh0V.jpg This is a bit concerning...
https://i.imgur.com/PVOev2P.jpg And after she fainted and lied there for a while, she went to the bathroom to take a shower. Not at all getting enough rest. And, oh yeah, the toilet is broken. Please go to bed and get some rest now, Natalie.. https://i.imgur.com/ubktY15.jpg Get some rest now...
I like the words of the song Maria Mena – ''Am I supposed to apologize?''
Interesting that Isaac chooses to do his homework at school. I had only 3 sims choose to do this in all my playing. I think it's because in one case, they don't like it at home as much as where they are.
Hm, Is Natalie a mooch?
''You have some nerve coming here talking like that!'' lol but it's Natalie!
''* Eva doesn't know about Billy, she thinks Natalie only has two children.'' so interesting, I hope you continue with this!
Oh nice to see Eva finally letting Natalie play with the toys.
wow that is quite a bike ride to the new school, but it's such a nice school!
Too bad Aaron can't sneak out of the crib when he really needs to potty! but He might only be able to escape his prison bed for playing with toys. ;)
I love the faces Natalie makes! But yes she might want to go talk to someone about this pent up anger!
Chapter 3.10 – The Doll House Stories Let me show you first of all a charming glimpse of a happy family. Indeed what would seem to be an ideal family... https://i.imgur.com/jr4f4Bj.png
Nox Arcana – The Doll House
https://i.imgur.com/vjbmlf2.jpg Isaac went to school without talking to his mom this morning, as Natalie slept well into the day and wasn't feeling to great when she woke up either. And Aaron, along with Billy, had been left alone upstairs, crying because he is hungry, lonely and has a full diaper of course...
https://i.imgur.com/K89uAA3.jpg Natalie: Yeah, yeah, mommy is going to change your diaper.. and feed you.. just shut up.. Then Natalie had to go to work, and the babysitter took over.
https://i.imgur.com/wi8tgcz.jpg Isaac is home from his after school activity in the art club. I wonder what he is thinking...
https://i.imgur.com/d1Zy6FW.jpg Natalie is home from work, but I don't see any communication between them. Ok, there is some.
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Natalie: Remember when I told you about that witch living in the forest? Isaac: Uh-huh. https://i.imgur.com/fr48HJN.jpg Natalie: When she was a little baby girl, her mother was taken away from her by unicorns. https://i.imgur.com/wZb7Oly.jpg
Isaac: ..? Natalie: And after her mother got taken away, she was all alone in her home, with no one to take care of her. Isaac: But.. didn't she have a father?
https://i.imgur.com/0lr3mtC.jpg Natalie: No, she didn't.. but fairies finally came to her home.. https://i.imgur.com/nbHhybI.jpg Natalie: ..and they gave her much love!
This is a bit contradictory and far out....because as we all know, neither witches, unicorns or fairies actually does not exist, of course...right? What is this story really about, Natalie?
https://i.imgur.com/CYTG0ay.jpg Isaac: Ok, mom.. but what happened to the doll house downstairs?
https://i.imgur.com/mc7TRK4.jpg Natalie: It's getting late now, Isaac.. I think you should go to bed. Way to dodge that question..
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https://i.imgur.com/RUNCHye.jpg Natalie: Ugh, I can't stand that babys crying.. https://i.imgur.com/WuHrvD2.jpg Natalies behaviour towards her own children is a bit erratic. Sometimes its almost as if she hates them, and a little while later, she is, well, atleast somewhat nice by being a little more like a mother should. Its as if she can't make up her mind, and it makes it appear a little confusing. And that is only me, I wonder what the world looks like from Aaron's perspective.. https://i.imgur.com/LAEBx2D.jpg Oh, never mind I asked...
https://i.imgur.com/fCvTvBW.jpg Last day of the rainy season and it wasn't actually... raining. And Natalie had now been working at The Zombie Restaurant for three years, and her colleagues had just arranged a party for her. She also got promoted, and is now working as an ingredients taster, the fourth rank of the restaurant career. Isaac was now 9 years old, Aaron close to 5 years old. This meant that in just a little over a year, Aaron would age up and have his first day at school. He's had a bit of a rough time so far, but I hope all turns out well for the kid..
https://i.imgur.com/kcdF1TL.jpg And Natalie was still a child at heart..
https://i.imgur.com/r6KTH4S.jpg Uhh, yeah.. that's one way to get rid of dirty laundry.. just drop it outside your lot. Tell me something Natalie.. why did you want that laundry machine again? Also, that is the repair lady on the right, finally coming in to fix the toilet that has been broken for a long while now...
https://i.imgur.com/U1jiTp7.jpg https://i.imgur.com/tYH6EDx.jpg Oh yeah, and with the raise and added bonus from work, she could finally get that rocking chair and new refridgerator she had been wanting for such a long time now. It's always good to get some fresh, new stuff for the house. Just don't... get any more of those nervous breakdowns where you start breaking stuff, ok?
And then she wanted to make friends with Ramona. As mentioned earlier, Ramona is one of Natalies coworkers at the restaurant. Ramona and her partner used to live in one of the shacks in the poorer part of town, but they have since moved on to better housing. https://i.imgur.com/VaT2caG.jpg Ramona: I'm sorry, but I don't want to come visit right now.. Bummer... Natalie does not understand why.. maybe a phone call just to talk a bit without inviting her over will clear that up..
https://i.imgur.com/3PdsgMC.jpg Ramona must have been very hard working and determined to make her way out of poverty, as she had now climbed the ranks enough to become Natalies boss. So when Ramona answers the phone naturally they keep talking about uh.. cook books and recipes together. https://i.imgur.com/eZJIt57.jpg
And fish. I guess thats whats on the menu in the restaurant for tomorrow.
Yeah, about the laundry outside, I had never seen that before either.. She went around the house to collect laundry.. and just dumped it outside.. I learned in a later episode what she probably wanted to do then. ;)
I'll take it as a compliment that you find this update to be strange. Now there is definately something about Natalie, the way she acts and the stories she tells... but her destroying the doll house was what surprised me the most. I tried to recreate the scene, and I found that a childish sim usually does not have that as an option unless they are in a very bad mood, and the doll house was her favorite toy...
Oh thank you, but for some reason I can't DL from media fire, I think I mst have some sort of protection setting on the laptop pr something. But TY for the link!
Oh interesting to find that out!!! --> ''a childish sim usually does not have that as an option unless they are in a very bad mood, and the doll house was her favorite toy... ''
https://i.imgur.com/GCl9CIe.jpg Isaac was nine years old, and practically hadn't seen any of his dad for almost the entirety of his life. With the news of his father moving in with his new lover Ina Hammurabi that happened to live just next door, Isaac got a wish to pay them a visit. So it's about time for Isaac to finally get to know his (and Aarons) father, Ragnar Pammy-Vasquez...
https://i.imgur.com/swZ5qvn.jpg Ragnar: Hi, Isaac! Long time, no see... I haven't seen you since you were just a tiny little toddler! Come on in!
https://i.imgur.com/XSFV2aF.jpg Well, I guess they didn't have to much to talk about, so what else is there than the weather and the rain that those wonderful clouds give...
https://i.imgur.com/OGnzKRo.jpg Isaac: Oh, daddy, you have a rocking chair, too! Mommy just got one, but I haven't gotten around to try it yet. Can I try yours? After trying out the rocking chair for a while, he thought he might get to know Ina as well, by playing the usual shivering teeth prank on her.
https://i.imgur.com/KOoGHyi.jpg Isaac: Look up, lady! Ina Hammurabi:Huh? https://i.imgur.com/LfqZVcJ.jpg Ina: Ooh, so cold! Brr! Ina: Haha, clever trick! You must be Ragnars son, Isaac? https://i.imgur.com/srcgk8F.jpg
Isaac: Dad... can you read for me? https://i.imgur.com/HzohjDG.jpg Ragnar: Of course, my son! Let me just fetch a book! https://i.imgur.com/VqM5dHu.jpg
The young Isaac had often felt lonely in his life, and would crave attention from any parental like figure he could find, so naturally he would want them both to read him a bedtime story.
https://i.imgur.com/zOhnDTC.jpg Even though his mom had read him the odd bedtime story here and there, that was nowhere near being enough. And who knows, if they liked him well enough, maybe he could move in with them?
https://i.imgur.com/OMBgJEF.jpg At home, Natalie had of course noticed that Isaac was gone, and as it was late in the night and he still wasn't home she went over there to pick him up. She wasn't mad with him though. There was a part of her that understood his need to visit his father, but still, it wasn't his home so she had to go and get him.
Natalie: It's 3 o'clock in the night and Isaac isn't home.. I saw him walk over to his Inas house earlier, I think I should go get him..
https://i.imgur.com/ICfVvaU.jpg Ragnar: I saw Natalie just walk in the door.. at 3 in the night! If she wants to talk, the door is open... just not at three in the night.. she probably came to pick up Isaac, so I let her do that, before I told her she had to leave as it was late.
https://i.imgur.com/CSQZqcA.jpg Natalie: I think it is time for you to go home and go to bed, Isaac.. you have school tomorrow! Come with me now!
https://i.imgur.com/rT0IWJf.jpg After the kids were all in bed and asleep, Natalie sat down in her new rocking chair. She really liked it, and preferred to use it over the bed most nights. Somehow the rocking chair would regenrate energy as if sleeping. Don't know how that is supposed to work...
https://i.imgur.com/mKwQ8J5.jpg The positive side of the rocking chair was that it made Natalie more aware of Aarons needs, as opposed to when she was using her bed. She would no longer sleep through his crying, but come to his aid, even if she was downstairs and he was upstairs.
https://i.imgur.com/S40SjFZ.jpg Natalie still hadn't made friends with Ramona, so she gave her another call to improve the relationship a bit. Talking about the military this time. Are you discussing switching careers with your boss, Natalie?
https://i.imgur.com/xQjM12x.jpg The next day after school, the temperature was soaring at 38 degrees Celsius, so Isaac decided to head for the beach by the Corbo Gleb river.
https://i.imgur.com/lycTr8z.jpg There is a small café by the beach, selling cookies and pastries, but more importantly.. it has air condition. On a hot day like this, you would want to either stay inside or go swimming in the river.
https://i.imgur.com/w1DNfWn.jpg After checking out the café, Isaac chose to go swimming. You need to know how to swim to soak yourself here, though. The beach is not very kids friendly. It does not have a long stretch of shallow waters, and plunges off to the deep end rather rapidly. The river currents can also be quite strong. So be careful, Isaac... don't swim out to far.
https://i.imgur.com/VcZGlFx.jpg Birds eye view of the beach, view towards the east.
https://i.imgur.com/KtxaYqv.jpg The beach is also well-equipped with modern state-of-the art toilet and shower facilities, of course. Summers in the old city of Lagash was usually of the warm type, but this one was perhaps slightly warmer than usual. Even late in the evening, temperatures were still high of around 28 degrees Celsius. https://i.imgur.com/iH7B7on.jpg
Isaac: Look, I can swim under the bridge! Actually he did something surprising here. He climbed up the bridge and onto the road, before getting on his bike and heading home. It happened so unexpectedly, so I didn't get around to capture an image of it.. The next morning when Natalie woke up she had a new thing on her mind.
https://i.imgur.com/ykvXkPn.jpg "Today I want to play hopscotch."
https://i.imgur.com/ufbJjsP.jpg Isaac had the day off from school, and would of course head over to his father, now that he lived so close. "Aaron is crying and screaming to much.. I want to visit dad.."
Ina: Morning, Isaac. Isaac: Hi, Ina. Is dad home? Ina: Oh, yes he is, come on in.
https://i.imgur.com/qL1XuwU.jpg
Isaac: Have you heard the story about the genie living in the forest? Ina: No, I don't think so..
https://i.imgur.com/yqdqwW0.jpg Isaac: He fell in love with a fairy, and they had a little baby girl. https://i.imgur.com/kOw92hX.jpg Isaac: But then the genie died in a fire, and the baby girl was left all alone. https://i.imgur.com/D1mpVbn.jpg Ina: That was an.. interesting story, Isaac. Anyway, your daddy is inside...
https://i.imgur.com/5wcSM3c.jpg Ragnar: Oh, you're here again, Isaac. I'll be right back, I just need to use the bathroom.
https://i.imgur.com/05scXnn.jpg
Ragnar, however, was more attentive to his new found love, than to his son.. Ragnar: Let's go outside and play ball.
https://i.imgur.com/gwWXV9U.jpg Ok, dude... your son is visiting after not really knowing you for 9 and half years, but I guess that's not so important when you can play ball.. They keep playing ball for a while, until Ina goes inside to make dinner.
https://i.imgur.com/6J4c9Cc.jpg Isaac: Did you know that our bathtub got stolen when I was just a baby?
https://i.imgur.com/njBMYIW.jpg Ragnar doesn't answer, but gets up to eat the food that Ina has prepared.
https://i.imgur.com/318FV73.jpg When Isaac got hungry, they left him to eat alone. Natalie just got home from work, and Isaac should be at home within an hour, or he might get in trouble.
https://i.imgur.com/r8F7Dwv.jpg "I still want to play hopscotch.." was the only thing on her mind now, though.
https://i.imgur.com/PCgHW2b.jpg Isaac was starting to feel ignored by his father, and pondered ways to get his attention. "Maybe dad will notice me if I do the dishes..."
https://i.imgur.com/5uRGY2U.jpg As night came closer and nothing seemed to help, he eventually gave up... "It doesn't look like daddy cares.. and it's getting late, I must go home to mommy."
https://i.imgur.com/Bbo95cS.jpg Natalie: Today is leisure day, let's go to the market boys! I want to play hopschotch. Are you coming, Isaac? https://i.imgur.com/ooHLIf2.jpg Natalie: I'll put you down here, Aaron. Don't walk away to far!
https://i.imgur.com/n4QVwRp.jpg Isaac went to the dance floor to practice some dance moves. It wasn't often that mama took them out like this!
https://i.imgur.com/yzi1lU4.jpg https://i.imgur.com/li2jeFJ.jpg Hmm, looks like Natalie hasn't played much hopscotch before. She is pretty terrible at it... ..it probably wasn't to often her mama took her out like this...
https://i.imgur.com/VzzBUeU.jpg And Aaron.. eventually got tired and fell asleep on the grass.
https://i.imgur.com/Pc1Sc4i.jpg As night fell, people were getting a groove on at the dance floor. This one is Bianka Goth-Asli, Natalies mother...
https://i.imgur.com/wBLgnfY.jpg Natalie walks right past doing her best to keep her head high and pretend not to notice her mom is there. Bianka notices her daughter is there, though, but does her best to ignore her as well. Sometimes she is still frustrated with how one of her daughters ran away from home like she did... https://i.imgur.com/iwLqoeF.jpg They continue dancing with their respective dance partners for a while, until the dance partners leave, and Bianka heads back home.
https://i.imgur.com/5z9UVdv.jpg After that Isaac went home, because he was tired and Natalie took part in a apple eating contest with Teresa Mater, the abbess of the local nunnery. https://i.imgur.com/xoU4czQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/bNxIvjF.jpg After which she went and picked up Aaron to head back for the night. Natalie: It's getting late, Aaron. Let's go home.
The following day, Natalie was quite unlucky at work. She stood next to an open ovens door and caught fire.. https://i.imgur.com/j8sV1dN.jpg "Or maybe it was that someone has conspired against me to make this happen?", she thought, checking her own reflection in the mirror. https://i.imgur.com/qtvw7HM.png Natalie: Oh my, what do I look like? I'm all burnt! I'm gonna need a good scrub in the shower to get this off!
@Sprottenham Great choice of music Fatherhood for the update!
Great that Dad has moved across the street for Isaac and Aron!
LOL I love the look on the pranksters face when the do the shivering teeth! Isaac looks so full of glee!
Oh wow! Isaac might move in with his Dad?
''Natalie: It's 3 o'clock in the night and Isaac isn't home.. I saw him walk over to his Inas house earlier, I think I should go get him..'' WOW so strange and welcomed change to see this newfound responsibility growing in Natalie!
My sims love rocking chairs too. It does renew their energy slowly, I think that's one of the reasons why they like it so much.
I like the reflection of the bridge in the river where Isaac is swimming, so pretty.
Too cool that Isaac goes on over again to see his Dad!
''Isaac: Did you know that our bathtub got stolen when I was just a baby?'' hahaha perfect thing to say!
Oh Natalie is still thinking about the hopscotch, I wonder if she will buy one?
I like the music Summertime sadness! You are really so good at finding titles that fit the stories!
OMG Issac doing homework first thing at the festival! :D
At least Natalie can play hopscotch!
Natalie and her Mom look very much alike.
I'm glad Natalie remembered to get Aaron to go back home!
LOL poor Natalie getting singed at work! :D
Great Updates! I see so much improvement in Natalie and enjoyed seeing Isaac getting to know Dad too! :)
Quote: "WOW so strange and welcomed change to see this newfound responsibility growing in Natalie!"
Well, even though our impression of her started on a somewhat sour note, she is not 100 % bad, and she wants her sons to be at her house when it is night time, even though Isaac hanging out at his fathers house wouldn't be a problem.. except his father didn't have any spare beds. :P
Yeah, Natalie likes the rocking chair, and I have started to like the rocking chair, too, it does have some purpose in making parents more attentive... :P
"Oh Natalie is still thinking about the hopscotch, I wonder if she will buy one?" <-- Oh, I never actually thought of her buying one, but she knew that she could play it at the market place, and it is really only a pretty short walk from her home, so there's no real need to. Besides, its an excuse to have them leave their lot... :P
"Natalie and her Mom look very much alike." Oh, you think so? I never really thought about that, but maybe they do. There is another character that will soon show up that I think looks a lot more like Natalies mom... but is a completely different character in every other way!
"LOL poor Natalie getting singed at work! " <-- Yeah, I guess a kitchen can be a bit of a dangerous workplace sometimes. :P
