Rebuilding Worlds Vol. 2

First a big update, then comments! Also, thank you @Heckstress17 - I just got my gift!! (You did beat my boyfriend and I, neither of us realized it released until I got the e-mail about the gift lol.) I can't wait to get this posted so I can go in-game and play with the new pack :smiley:


Rebuild Evergreen Harbor: Gen 1

In my last update, "oops baby" Haven was born. Iris passing out wherever Haven was playing became the new norm in the Greene household. Motherhood really brought out her lazy side lol.
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It didn't help that Haven was an awful sleeper and woke her up at least once a night. :expressionless:
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This was seriously the first and only time I've ever seen Iris be even mildly irritated...don't mess with a lazy woman's sleep, kids :flushed:
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Honestly, Haven was not an easy toddler whatsoever. I thought this kid was supposed to be "inquisitive," not the Tasmanian devil :lol: That's not how you read books & learn stuff, Haven!!
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He definitely inherited his dad's mood swings. Lord help me.
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Thankfully Aiyden stepped up and at least did some cleaning in the evenings after work. Iris was far too lazy to keep up with all of the cleaning that having a toddler entailed. :tongue:
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This pic is partly "look Aiyden's being helpful, what a great dad," but it's mostly just an excuse to show off their almost-finished master bathroom :lol: It took them FOREVER to save up for the shower & tub, and they're still saving up for the matching toilet. (Why did I just have to have one of the most expensive bathroom sets?? Someone knock some sense into me.) Also, the new wall plaster in the light blue-ish grey-ish swatch matches that shower PERFECTLY :love: let's not talk about how none of the woods match though
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At least Haven's inquisitive side came out when it came to skilling. He honestly skilled up really quickly, and he got positive moodlets for doing it! That's my kind of sim kid right there :smirk:
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I'm also happy to report that Aiyden and the "man-eating monster" finally made up...dare I say, even became friends? I mean, Bowie still eats him on the regular cause we need that cowplant essence for work lol, but it always spits him out like a good lil cowplant :smile:
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Haven definitely took after his mom in his love of the outdoors. He often wandered outside to watch in fascination as mommy milked Bowie for daddy's essence :smile: :joy:
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Iris always seems to have more energy after drinking Aiyden's energetic essence getting some fresh air. She loves playing outside with him and can't wait til he gets older so they can garden together.
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She's still working on her garden. She now has garlic, mushrooms, basil, parsley, sage, spinach, soy, potatoes, carrots, green peas, strawberries, blackberries, grapes, and her first spliced plant -- dragonfruit!
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Love Day rolled around, and the Greenes didn't make much of a fuss about it. Aiyden got Iris a pretty flower and a "bonsai berry." I didn't even know those were a thing?? Apparently you can plant them, so I'm excited to see how that goes.
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Iris got Aiyden a small gift too -- his own yoga mat! She figured it's something they can do together, and it might help calm him when his anger issues flair up.
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They spent the rest of the day playing chess, enjoying the fresh air, and flirting it up, of course :wink:
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They celebrated Love Day "properly" after they put Haven to bed :wink:
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The shower woohoo built up quite the appetite, so Aiyden whipped up some grilled cheeses at like 2AM lol. That's my kind of man right there. What a perfect Love Day :heart:
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They both woke up bright & early the next morning to "get focused" for the day. Aiyden took to yoga like a fish to water, which is no surprise what with him having such a great teacher.
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It worked! He had a super productive day at work, and he was still in a good mood when he got home! (Which is practically unheard of, he's always so tense lol.) Still feeling productive, he spent the rest of the night in his workshop, and I believe he's level 6 or 7 in fabrication now.
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Aiyden and Iris' good moods must have put Haven in one too, because he was so well-behaved and adorable for once lol. This "oops baby" thing didn't turn out so bad after all.
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Not long after Love Day, Iris had a big surprise for Aiyden :wink:
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"We're having another baby!" :smiley:
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Aiyden was really happy this time. The house is still unfinished, and money is still tight, but Haven proved that they can make it work. Plus, he thought it would be nice for Haven to have a sibling to grow up with. "We totally got this." (he says as Haven is obviously being neglected and desperately needs a bath lol)
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Iris continued to work from home throughout the pregnancy, and most of her plants are nice or very nice quality now. The weird-looking plant in this pic is the bonsai bush. It says I can "convert to decorative" once it's excellent or higher quality. I wonder if it's going to turn it into the buy mode bonsai tree with the little stand, or if I'll be able to keep it in the garden...guess we'll find out lol.
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Aiyden started working from home once in awhile to help out with Haven when Iris is too tired. He drafted his first eco invention concept (or whatever it's called lol) and "presented" it to Iris. Iris didn't know what he was talking about whatsoever, but he seemed really excited about it lol.
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All in all, life is good in the Greene house :heart:
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...annnd that lasted all of one trimester :tongue: Iris' second pregnancy was even worse than her first :confused:
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Unlike the first pregnancy, she had really bad morning sickness (maybe that means they'll get a girl this time? Wishful thinking lol).
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Aiyden, being the amazing husband he is, cleaned up after her. It was no easy task :grimace:
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I started to feel bad about how often Bowie eats Aiyden...and how happy Iris is about it :joy: But it's her one joy in life amongst the awful pregnancy.
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Well, that and eating. She started eating a LOT in her third trimester. At one point, she woke up at 3 AM, half exhausted, just to bake cookies :joy: The cravings are real with this pregnancy.
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Everyone me, I'm everyone was so focused on the pregnancy that they I am they almost forgot Hayden's birthday :grimace: Iris baked a last-minute cake, and she hurried to help him blow out the candles. It wasn't much of a party, but at least they had cake!
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Haven aged up into an...interesting child. The social butterfly aspiration is going to challenge me (they have like no friends, whoops), and the squeamish trait was a total surprise, but alright lol.
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But what he lacks in personality he more than makes up for in looks :lol: He's a total cutie pie. I still can't tell who's face shape he got, but I'm excited to find out. I'm pretty sure he has his dad's hair color, eyes, nose, and lips, and his mom's skintone.
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And here's his many many outfits. I don't think I've ever given a child this many outfits :joy: https://rebuildwillowcreekrotation.files.wordpress.com/2020/07/44.png

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Haven didn't care for his "healthy" cake (Iris made a sugar-free carob cake, because she really needs to watch her sugar intake lol), but he was super excited to open his presents! He got lots of new toys, his favorite being a void critter battle station, which is going in his new big kid room as soon as the furniture is delivered. Gotta make room in the nursery for the newest Greene!
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After presents, Iris explained to him that he was going to have a little brother or sister very soon, and she asked if he wanted to feel him or her kicking. He didn't really know what to think about it lol.
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Honestly I was a little worried he wouldn't like being outside anymore with his squeamish trait, but good news -- he still loves Bowie! :smiley: His first and only friend :joy:
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