I gave my Josh Holloway sim another tweaking the other day and he looked so cute I wanted to play him immediately even though I have an ongoing save. It's been a while since I played my young SS so I dusted her off, gave her a little makeover, and placed them in Sunlit Tides
Although my SS makes truly hideous kids, I think I might let her have her LTW to be surrounded by family
I only took a few pics when I got them settled in Sunlit Tides.
I thought Zumi should break the ice by asking Josh about his day. Josh looked a little nervous as she approached him
He must be having a good day by his reaction
Zumi, although not flirty, made the first move!
Josh came back by expressing his need for exercise but promptly followed with a flirtatious joke of his own
When I next loaded my save, Josh and Zumi both went to the backyard to check out the pool. Must remember to tune out the checking of new objects because they want to check everything in a new house! They chatted happily for a bit and made it to good friends so Josh felt confident enough to share a secret but Zumi wasn't ready for that much intimacy. Dang fool! She should be thankful I let her have first go at Josh!
I love my SS but her bookworm trait is too strong!
Josh is just as bad with his athletic trait
One of Josh's first wishes was to learn the gardening skill. I sent him to the grocery store to buy some fruit for planting and speed grew the tomato and apple so Zumi would have something to cook with.
When he was done with the gardening, he interrupted Zumi's reading to boast about his athletic prowess
Zumi came back with a flirtatious joke. That's more like it, girl!
When Josh sat down to watch TV, I had Zumi join him and change the channel so she could work on her cooking skill. She had already prepared some waffles for the fridge. "That's not how you truss a turkey!"
"How about you cook one to show me how it's done."
"Hmph!"
The friendly trait is all well and good but if they keep giving each other friendly hugs Zumi will never get her wish to be surrounded by family!
They both wanted to meet new sims so I sent them to the Diner for dinner
Josh seemed to enjoy being surrounded by females when they came out
But Zumi was quick to show everyone that Josh should be hers
Then Josh asked Zumi to watch the stars Quit trying to look up Zumi's skirt, Josh!
It was cut short when Talei Hale appeared in Josh's queue.
Zumi quickly jumped in to talk about books. It was a good thing because while they were talking she discovered that Talei had the flirty trait!
When I saw that Talei was flirty I quickly sent them home! Josh was reacting to a screaming toddler. He's in for a huge surprise when he learns what Zumi's LTW is
Josh asked Zumi to watch the stars again when they got home
I love how animated sims are in a new save
Josh did the gardening. When he watered the first plant it triggered a wish to level up. He got his wish before the gardening was done
I gave Zumi a perfect apple and had her prepare pancakes. She rolled a wish to level up when she was done but didn't get that wish until later in the day.
Josh finished gardening just as Zumi put away the pancakes and came in to share a funny story
Guess who forgot to tune out autonomous pillow fighting?
Zumi must hit like a kid
I took several pics because I tuned out pillow fighting so this will be the only time it will happen unless I direct it
No feelings were hurt
When it was over, Josh was the first to flirt
After a few flirts were exchanged, Zumi confessed her attraction to Josh and I just about fell off my chair when her very next move was to try for baby! I was hoping they would at least be going steady before Zumi made this move but it wasn't to be. Being family oriented I know the pregnancy will trigger a wish to marry but that won't come until after the baby bump so she won't be getting a white wedding!
As soon as the deed was done they went their separate ways. Josh watched TV and Zumi went off to read.
Zumi found Josh again when her book was done
When Josh and Zumi tried to form a group at the same time, I cancelled it and had Josh ask Zumi on a date instead. The grouping would have become a date anyway so they might as well do it properly.
Zumi rolled a wish to visit the Theatre earlier in the day so I sent them on a tour.
I had a look around town and realized I hadn't placed any fun venues so I quickly added a professional bar to The Hot Spot and sent them there.
It was getting close to dinner time but I wanted them to have at least one drink before then. They both went to watch TV but I cancelled Zumi's action and had her buy a round of drinks.
Sunlit Tides is a beautiful world Zumi watched TV while she was drinking and got her wish to level up in cooking
When their hunger bars got low they both wished to eat at a restaurant so I sent them to the Bistro as it was closest.
Zumi was feeling a little off so I sent them home. They ended the evening with a quick skinny dip
Zumi didn't quite make it to the bedroom
Josh and Zumi didn't look happy about being roused after their first night sharing a bed
Although Zumi really did need to get up!
They enjoyed the perfect pancakes prepared by Zumi the previous day
Josh did the gardening while Zumi cooked more pancakes. She rolled a wish to do so after eating them for breakfast
Zumi finished cooking while Josh was still gardening so I sent her to the Town Hall to register as a self-employed writer.
When Josh leveled up in gardening, he rolled a wish to harvest a wild plant so I sent him to the community garden to harvest eggs and cheese. Because I wasn't watching him, he also harvested a couple of life fruit. When I sold them he got his first promotion
Zumi got started on her first book when she got home
Josh paid the bills when he got home. It was nearly §2,000 so I know what LTR I will be buying when one of them has the points!
Zumi's writing was cut short. This is the third time she has thrown up since getting pregnant
Zumi found Josh watching TV and interrupted to flirt
It didn't go anywhere and Josh went back to the TV while Zumi went to the bookcase.
Zumi got her notice before she could open her book
Although green is her (and my) favourite colour, I left the cardigan in the default blue because I wore an almost identical cardigan during my own pregnancy
Josh rolled a wish to read a pregnancy book so I sent him to the Bookstore to buy a couple.
Zumi announced the pregnancy when he got home, although I am sure it wasn't necessary given his earlier wish
About time! I was relieved when Josh asked Zumi to go steady after they had woohooed
I would have preferred Josh to do the proposing but I imagine Zumi was getting desperate because of her condition so I didn't stop her.
I sent Josh and Zumi to the Library when Zumi also rolled a wish to read a pregnancy book.
Being a bookworm, she finished very quickly so I sent her to a computer to work on her wish to level up in writing.
Josh had a wish to meet someone new so I had him introduce himself to Kai Kahale.
Zumi autonomously went to Talei Kahale, now pregnant from the look of things, for a chat.
When they had their fill of socializing I sent them to the Diner.
It was still early so I sent them to The Hot Spot for a drink. They chose to watch the stars (twice) first
The drink Zumi had ordered the previous day was still on the bar so I had her drink it while Josh ordered a fresh one.
A couple of sims arrived at the venue but only one went to the bar. She had been clutching her belly so I assume she wanted to order food. Zumi and Josh didn't hang around to get to know her.
Josh and Zumi had leftover pancakes for breakfast. The worst part about new saves is the lack of cooking skills and variety of ingredients. Still, the pancakes are perfect because I cheated by making the apple perfect
Zumi's waking wish was for a massage and I had Josh take care of that because I am too cheap to send Zumi to the Day Spa But, seriously, they are cash poor even though their house is worth a lot.
Josh talked to their unborn child
Then listened for a response
Josh's waking wish was to garden
Zumi started her second novel, a sci-fi titled "The Long Earth". While she was writing, she rolled a wish to marry Josh
I sent them to the Relaxation Station when Josh finished with the gardening. Unfortunately, pregnant sims are unable to use the sauna Josh rolled a wish to marry Zumi when they kissed
With the baby a day away, I decided to get that out of the way
I changed their names when they were husband and wife because I didn't want them to have Zumi's last name, Young.
What an attentive husband! Josh autonomously massaged Zumi several times during the day
Zumi is usually the one to instigate woohoo but this time it was Josh
When I realized that Zumi was unable to use the sauna, I sent them home. Josh went straight to the TV. He seems to do this a lot in this save. My sims don't normally choose to watch TV but it could be because he and Zumi only flirt in bursts whereas my usual couples can't keep their hands off each other.
When Josh rolled a wish to skinny dip, I obliged
It took him a while to realize there was a diving board, or perhaps he just liked the feeling of the water on his bare skin
Zumi prepared spaghetti with a tomato that Josh had grown. She had nearly finished eating by the time Josh got out of the pool.
A man who clears the dishes is very sexy!
I don't know how sims decide where to watch the stars but I was surprised they found themselves all the way in the front yard since they had started the interaction at the back of the house! Perhaps they just wanted to check out the neighbours
Josh asked Zumi to watch the stars a little later and they ended up on the back deck. When they were done, he autonomously massaged her
I sent them to bed after this because it was around 11 and the baby is due in the morning.
Josh is still very animated, whereas Zumi lost it after only one sim day.
Josh's waking wish was to play a game with Zumi. I didn't want them playing chess yet because it triggers too many wishes that there wasn't room for. Since I gave Josh a ball at the start of the game, I had them play catch. Zumi will probably never get a ball of her own Mind the baby, Josh!
You should be worried!
I hope that belly doesn't tip you over, Zumi!
Josh and Zumi only know two sims so only received two wedding gifts. Zumi's new books were also in the mail
Josh autonomously watered the garden
He didn't get to finish because Zumi came over for a kiss
They didn't get to do more than kiss because Zumi went into labor
I sent Zumi inside to have the baby while Josh finished the gardening
One last push!
Welcome Pika
Josh got his pre-age-up snuggle
I sent Zumi to gussy up because I thought she might be feeling a little blah about her body after the birth
Happy birthday, Pika!
When I took him into CAS for his makeover I discovered he was a Zumi clone and she does not make good looking sons
He was awfully cute as a toddler but that would soon change because I simply couldn't play with him knowing how he would grow up.
I sent Pika to the xylophone while I decided what to do.
I saved and closed my game after this shot because I had already spent a lot of time in build/buy and CAS mode doing other things and didn't want my laptop to explode on me when I played with genetics as it can be quite resource intensive.
This is the new Pika. He's still cute and will still grow up unfortunate looking but at least he isn't a Zumi clone
I knew Zumi would autonomously try for baby at some stage but I didn't want to wait so I had Josh do the deed. Hopefully the genetic outcome will be different if he is the instigator.
I sent Josh downstairs to get started on the cooking skill. With the 5 kids I have planned Zumi will need all the help she can get
Zumi got started on the talking lessons. Fortunately toddler training goes much faster for Family Oriented sims
Josh had just finished a book and my heart melted when he didn't get up and just sat there watching his wife and son
Josh got first chat with Pika
Zumi was skinny dipping downstairs so Josh got started on the potty training. She rolled the wish while teaching Pika how to talk. It must have been stressful
I love the way they pat their heads when they are putting them in the potty chair
It's a nasty job but someone's gotta do it
They had leftover spaghetti for dinner. Josh is still very animated
Josh and Zumi watched the stars after dinner
By the time Josh and Zumi got upstairs and fed Pika, he was a tired little boy I am usually a lot better with time management and rarely have kids crying because they are tired. I think I must have been thrown out by Pika's original appearance
Zumi made a mad dash to the bathroom a couple of hours later
Zumi had a craving for mac and cheese so I woke her early to prepare some.
Josh got Pika up and ready for the day
I timed it well and Josh got downstairs in time to eat with Zumi He has now lost the exaggerated animations and, although they are communicating, it just looks like he is looking at Zumi.
Zumi played with Pika before finishing off his potty training
Zumi started her third novel, a sci-fi, "The Long War"
After the morning chores were done and Zumi had finished a few chapters of her book, I sent the family to the park. Yes, it's the same park I use in my other saves but I like it
I was a little disappointed when Pika got off without a fuss
While they were at the park, Josh taught Pika how to walk
Zumi was more than happy to be left alone to read
Josh and Zumi watched their boy take his first independent steps
Pika played with the peg box while his parents played in the treehouse
Zumi got her notice shortly after her treehouse adventure. It took so long to change outfits that Josh lost interest and wandered off to read.
I'll spare you the ugly outfit she got
Zumi chatted with Pika before heading home to cook.
Josh took Pika for a stroll before they joined Zumi at home
Josh pureed some apple pancakes for Pika's dinner
Josh got an invitation to Kai Kahale's party. I didn't realize he lived across the street! Zumi wished to attend the party so they all went
Because it was later than they would normally eat, I put some spaghetti in Zumi's inventory.
Josh chose to eat outdoors.
I had Zumi prepare a salad for the other guests when she was done. Josh had a little chat with Pika before going into the other room to socialize.
He's by far the best looking sim in the room
He introduced himself to Eleanor Waterson. They got hearts but we all know that means nothing.
Zumi took a wrong turn when she came into the room
She introduced herself to Griffin Alto.
While I was trying to get the hearts into the pic (my camera controls were lagging badly because both the family home and Kai's were fully rendered because of their proximity) I noticed that Ramona Parrott was flirting with the host!
The lag became unbearable so I sent the family home. When Pika was tucked in for the night, Zumi and Josh watched the stars. They were not aligned properly but I liked Zumi's face in this shot
Zumi got Pika up and ready for the day
Josh served breakfast while waiting for Zumi to come down
Josh's waking wish was to kiss Zumi and Zumi's was to get a massage
Josh also had a wish to attack Pika with the claw
Zumi rolled a wish to prepare a meal so I had her prepare some waffles.
Josh got first stroll
Josh did the gardening when he got home He got the Botanical Boss skill challenge while gardening and also leveled up
He rolled a wish to grow a bell pepper on leveling up so I sent him to the community garden to harvest some onions, garlic, bell peppers and potatoes which he can now grow
Josh worked out when he got home
I sent Zumi for a stroll with Pika but when I checked on them I found her carrying him. Josh went in the opposite direction and had no trouble. I think this street will be problematic when the kids are teens and want to learn how to drive
While Pika worked on his xylophone and peg box skills, Zumi worked on her cooking skill and I left Josh at his workout.
Josh rolled a wish to play a game with Zumi so I let them play catch. I only let them have about 10 throws because I don't like seeing pregnant sims being brutalized by hard balls. Josh only threw one hard ball and Zumi, surprisingly, caught it!
Look at the determination on her face!
When I released them from the game of catch, Zumi complimented Josh on his athleticism
When Pika had mastered the peg box and xylophone I let him roam free. He went to the dollhouse
I found Josh and Zumi in the bedroom
Josh autonomously played with Pika
When he was done he went straight back to Zumi I love the shy kiss interaction. It's one I never remember to use so am happy when my sims do it on their own
Josh and Zumi enjoyed the grilled cheese Zumi prepared earlier
Josh and Zumi watched the stars after dinner
Zumi was invited to Griffin Alto's party. She was the only one who wished to go but there was no-one home when she got there
I sent her home and had her get Pika ready for bed.
Josh got Pika up and ready for the day
Not only was it Pika's birthday, but the baby was also due later in the day!
Zumi played with Pika before taking him for a stroll while Josh worked in the garden
That can't be good for the unborn baby!
Because Pika had mastered the xylophone and peg box, I let him do what he wanted. I found him like this in the toy box!
I hoped that he would straighten himself out but it didn't get any better.
Josh took Pika for his last stroll
He didn't get far because of the sloping road
When Josh got home he put Pika down and went to Zumi
Because the baby was almost due, I took advantage of the distraction to age Pika up
I guess it's not such a bad look
But I changed his hair and clothes anyway
Now that he is a child you can better see that the genetic re-roll has given him some of Josh's features but he is not a clone.
Pika went downstairs to chat with his mother but I didn't let him stay long because I can't stand the sound of the child screams when a baby is coming
Zumi didn't look too unhappy about my having sent Pika away to play
Josh rolled a wish to buy a costume chest and a treehouse when Pika aged up. Pika, of course, immediately rolled wishes related to the new toys
Zumi and Josh didn't get beyond the first flirt
I sent Zumi inside to have the baby and Josh chatted with Pika.
Which led to a game of catch
I missed the wink but welcome Kala
Josh, of course, got a pre-age-up snuggle
After Josh got his snuggle, it was time for Kala's birthday
She is mostly Josh but has Zumi's nose.
I went looking for the family after Kala's birthday and found Pika trying to chat with Zumi
Kala made a beeline for the xylophone
Pika finally got his chat
I saw another flirt in Josh's queue so I sent Pika to the costume chest to get his wish out of the way
Josh rolled wishes to tickle Kala and to use the stroller
It went better than his earlier stroll because he went in the opposite direction
Pika enjoyed his first meal at the big table I think his favourite is fish and chips, like Zumi, but no-one has the fishing skill and Zumi doesn't know the recipe yet.
Josh got started on potty training Kala before tucking her in for the night
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I thought Zumi should break the ice by asking Josh about his day. Josh looked a little nervous as she approached him
He must be having a good day by his reaction
Zumi, although not flirty, made the first move!
Josh came back by expressing his need for exercise but promptly followed with a flirtatious joke of his own
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I love my SS but her bookworm trait is too strong!
Josh is just as bad with his athletic trait
One of Josh's first wishes was to learn the gardening skill. I sent him to the grocery store to buy some fruit for planting and speed grew the tomato and apple so Zumi would have something to cook with.
When he was done with the gardening, he interrupted Zumi's reading to boast about his athletic prowess
Zumi came back with a flirtatious joke. That's more like it, girl!
When Josh sat down to watch TV, I had Zumi join him and change the channel so she could work on her cooking skill. She had already prepared some waffles for the fridge. "That's not how you truss a turkey!"
"How about you cook one to show me how it's done."
"Hmph!"
The friendly trait is all well and good but if they keep giving each other friendly hugs Zumi will never get her wish to be surrounded by family!
Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
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Josh seemed to enjoy being surrounded by females when they came out
But Zumi was quick to show everyone that Josh should be hers
Then Josh asked Zumi to watch the stars Quit trying to look up Zumi's skirt, Josh!
It was cut short when Talei Hale appeared in Josh's queue.
Zumi quickly jumped in to talk about books. It was a good thing because while they were talking she discovered that Talei had the flirty trait!
When I saw that Talei was flirty I quickly sent them home! Josh was reacting to a screaming toddler. He's in for a huge surprise when he learns what Zumi's LTW is
Josh asked Zumi to watch the stars again when they got home
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Josh did the gardening. When he watered the first plant it triggered a wish to level up. He got his wish before the gardening was done
I gave Zumi a perfect apple and had her prepare pancakes. She rolled a wish to level up when she was done but didn't get that wish until later in the day.
Josh finished gardening just as Zumi put away the pancakes and came in to share a funny story
Guess who forgot to tune out autonomous pillow fighting?
Zumi must hit like a kid
I took several pics because I tuned out pillow fighting so this will be the only time it will happen unless I direct it
No feelings were hurt
When it was over, Josh was the first to flirt
After a few flirts were exchanged, Zumi confessed her attraction to Josh and I just about fell off my chair when her very next move was to try for baby! I was hoping they would at least be going steady before Zumi made this move but it wasn't to be. Being family oriented I know the pregnancy will trigger a wish to marry but that won't come until after the baby bump so she won't be getting a white wedding!
Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
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Zumi found Josh again when her book was done
When Josh and Zumi tried to form a group at the same time, I cancelled it and had Josh ask Zumi on a date instead. The grouping would have become a date anyway so they might as well do it properly.
Zumi rolled a wish to visit the Theatre earlier in the day so I sent them on a tour.
I had a look around town and realized I hadn't placed any fun venues so I quickly added a professional bar to The Hot Spot and sent them there.
It was getting close to dinner time but I wanted them to have at least one drink before then. They both went to watch TV but I cancelled Zumi's action and had her buy a round of drinks.
Sunlit Tides is a beautiful world Zumi watched TV while she was drinking and got her wish to level up in cooking
When their hunger bars got low they both wished to eat at a restaurant so I sent them to the Bistro as it was closest.
Zumi was feeling a little off so I sent them home. They ended the evening with a quick skinny dip
Zumi didn't quite make it to the bedroom
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Although Zumi really did need to get up!
They enjoyed the perfect pancakes prepared by Zumi the previous day
Josh did the gardening while Zumi cooked more pancakes. She rolled a wish to do so after eating them for breakfast
Zumi finished cooking while Josh was still gardening so I sent her to the Town Hall to register as a self-employed writer.
When Josh leveled up in gardening, he rolled a wish to harvest a wild plant so I sent him to the community garden to harvest eggs and cheese. Because I wasn't watching him, he also harvested a couple of life fruit. When I sold them he got his first promotion
Zumi got started on her first book when she got home
Josh paid the bills when he got home. It was nearly §2,000 so I know what LTR I will be buying when one of them has the points!
Zumi's writing was cut short. This is the third time she has thrown up since getting pregnant
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It didn't go anywhere and Josh went back to the TV while Zumi went to the bookcase.
Zumi got her notice before she could open her book
Although green is her (and my) favourite colour, I left the cardigan in the default blue because I wore an almost identical cardigan during my own pregnancy
Josh rolled a wish to read a pregnancy book so I sent him to the Bookstore to buy a couple.
Zumi announced the pregnancy when he got home, although I am sure it wasn't necessary given his earlier wish
About time! I was relieved when Josh asked Zumi to go steady after they had woohooed
I would have preferred Josh to do the proposing but I imagine Zumi was getting desperate because of her condition so I didn't stop her.
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Being a bookworm, she finished very quickly so I sent her to a computer to work on her wish to level up in writing.
Josh had a wish to meet someone new so I had him introduce himself to Kai Kahale.
Zumi autonomously went to Talei Kahale, now pregnant from the look of things, for a chat.
When they had their fill of socializing I sent them to the Diner.
It was still early so I sent them to The Hot Spot for a drink. They chose to watch the stars (twice) first
The drink Zumi had ordered the previous day was still on the bar so I had her drink it while Josh ordered a fresh one.
A couple of sims arrived at the venue but only one went to the bar. She had been clutching her belly so I assume she wanted to order food. Zumi and Josh didn't hang around to get to know her.
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Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
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Zumi's waking wish was for a massage and I had Josh take care of that because I am too cheap to send Zumi to the Day Spa But, seriously, they are cash poor even though their house is worth a lot.
Josh talked to their unborn child
Then listened for a response
Josh's waking wish was to garden
Zumi started her second novel, a sci-fi titled "The Long Earth". While she was writing, she rolled a wish to marry Josh
I sent them to the Relaxation Station when Josh finished with the gardening. Unfortunately, pregnant sims are unable to use the sauna Josh rolled a wish to marry Zumi when they kissed
With the baby a day away, I decided to get that out of the way
I changed their names when they were husband and wife because I didn't want them to have Zumi's last name, Young.
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Zumi is usually the one to instigate woohoo but this time it was Josh
When I realized that Zumi was unable to use the sauna, I sent them home. Josh went straight to the TV. He seems to do this a lot in this save. My sims don't normally choose to watch TV but it could be because he and Zumi only flirt in bursts whereas my usual couples can't keep their hands off each other.
When Josh rolled a wish to skinny dip, I obliged
It took him a while to realize there was a diving board, or perhaps he just liked the feeling of the water on his bare skin
Zumi prepared spaghetti with a tomato that Josh had grown. She had nearly finished eating by the time Josh got out of the pool.
A man who clears the dishes is very sexy!
I don't know how sims decide where to watch the stars but I was surprised they found themselves all the way in the front yard since they had started the interaction at the back of the house! Perhaps they just wanted to check out the neighbours
Josh asked Zumi to watch the stars a little later and they ended up on the back deck. When they were done, he autonomously massaged her
I sent them to bed after this because it was around 11 and the baby is due in the morning.
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Josh's waking wish was to play a game with Zumi. I didn't want them playing chess yet because it triggers too many wishes that there wasn't room for. Since I gave Josh a ball at the start of the game, I had them play catch. Zumi will probably never get a ball of her own Mind the baby, Josh!
You should be worried!
I hope that belly doesn't tip you over, Zumi!
Josh and Zumi only know two sims so only received two wedding gifts. Zumi's new books were also in the mail
Josh autonomously watered the garden
He didn't get to finish because Zumi came over for a kiss
They didn't get to do more than kiss because Zumi went into labor
I sent Zumi inside to have the baby while Josh finished the gardening
One last push!
Welcome Pika
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I sent Zumi to gussy up because I thought she might be feeling a little blah about her body after the birth
Happy birthday, Pika!
When I took him into CAS for his makeover I discovered he was a Zumi clone and she does not make good looking sons
He was awfully cute as a toddler but that would soon change because I simply couldn't play with him knowing how he would grow up.
I sent Pika to the xylophone while I decided what to do.
I saved and closed my game after this shot because I had already spent a lot of time in build/buy and CAS mode doing other things and didn't want my laptop to explode on me when I played with genetics as it can be quite resource intensive.
This is the new Pika. He's still cute and will still grow up unfortunate looking but at least he isn't a Zumi clone
I knew Zumi would autonomously try for baby at some stage but I didn't want to wait so I had Josh do the deed. Hopefully the genetic outcome will be different if he is the instigator.
I sent Josh downstairs to get started on the cooking skill. With the 5 kids I have planned Zumi will need all the help she can get
Zumi got started on the talking lessons. Fortunately toddler training goes much faster for Family Oriented sims
Josh had just finished a book and my heart melted when he didn't get up and just sat there watching his wife and son
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Zumi was skinny dipping downstairs so Josh got started on the potty training. She rolled the wish while teaching Pika how to talk. It must have been stressful
I love the way they pat their heads when they are putting them in the potty chair
It's a nasty job but someone's gotta do it
They had leftover spaghetti for dinner. Josh is still very animated
Josh and Zumi watched the stars after dinner
By the time Josh and Zumi got upstairs and fed Pika, he was a tired little boy I am usually a lot better with time management and rarely have kids crying because they are tired. I think I must have been thrown out by Pika's original appearance
Zumi made a mad dash to the bathroom a couple of hours later
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Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
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Josh got Pika up and ready for the day
I timed it well and Josh got downstairs in time to eat with Zumi He has now lost the exaggerated animations and, although they are communicating, it just looks like he is looking at Zumi.
Zumi played with Pika before finishing off his potty training
Zumi started her third novel, a sci-fi, "The Long War"
After the morning chores were done and Zumi had finished a few chapters of her book, I sent the family to the park. Yes, it's the same park I use in my other saves but I like it
I was a little disappointed when Pika got off without a fuss
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Zumi was more than happy to be left alone to read
Josh and Zumi watched their boy take his first independent steps
Pika played with the peg box while his parents played in the treehouse
Zumi got her notice shortly after her treehouse adventure. It took so long to change outfits that Josh lost interest and wandered off to read.
I'll spare you the ugly outfit she got
Zumi chatted with Pika before heading home to cook.
Josh took Pika for a stroll before they joined Zumi at home
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Josh got an invitation to Kai Kahale's party. I didn't realize he lived across the street! Zumi wished to attend the party so they all went
Because it was later than they would normally eat, I put some spaghetti in Zumi's inventory.
Josh chose to eat outdoors.
I had Zumi prepare a salad for the other guests when she was done. Josh had a little chat with Pika before going into the other room to socialize.
He's by far the best looking sim in the room
He introduced himself to Eleanor Waterson. They got hearts but we all know that means nothing.
Zumi took a wrong turn when she came into the room
She introduced herself to Griffin Alto.
While I was trying to get the hearts into the pic (my camera controls were lagging badly because both the family home and Kai's were fully rendered because of their proximity) I noticed that Ramona Parrott was flirting with the host!
The lag became unbearable so I sent the family home. When Pika was tucked in for the night, Zumi and Josh watched the stars. They were not aligned properly but I liked Zumi's face in this shot
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Josh served breakfast while waiting for Zumi to come down
Josh's waking wish was to kiss Zumi and Zumi's was to get a massage
Josh also had a wish to attack Pika with the claw
Zumi rolled a wish to prepare a meal so I had her prepare some waffles.
Josh got first stroll
Josh did the gardening when he got home He got the Botanical Boss skill challenge while gardening and also leveled up
He rolled a wish to grow a bell pepper on leveling up so I sent him to the community garden to harvest some onions, garlic, bell peppers and potatoes which he can now grow
Josh worked out when he got home
I sent Zumi for a stroll with Pika but when I checked on them I found her carrying him. Josh went in the opposite direction and had no trouble. I think this street will be problematic when the kids are teens and want to learn how to drive
While Pika worked on his xylophone and peg box skills, Zumi worked on her cooking skill and I left Josh at his workout.
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Look at the determination on her face!
When I released them from the game of catch, Zumi complimented Josh on his athleticism
When Pika had mastered the peg box and xylophone I let him roam free. He went to the dollhouse
I found Josh and Zumi in the bedroom
Josh autonomously played with Pika
When he was done he went straight back to Zumi I love the shy kiss interaction. It's one I never remember to use so am happy when my sims do it on their own
Josh and Zumi enjoyed the grilled cheese Zumi prepared earlier
Josh and Zumi watched the stars after dinner
Zumi was invited to Griffin Alto's party. She was the only one who wished to go but there was no-one home when she got there
I sent her home and had her get Pika ready for bed.
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Not only was it Pika's birthday, but the baby was also due later in the day!
Zumi played with Pika before taking him for a stroll while Josh worked in the garden
That can't be good for the unborn baby!
Because Pika had mastered the xylophone and peg box, I let him do what he wanted. I found him like this in the toy box!
I hoped that he would straighten himself out but it didn't get any better.
Josh took Pika for his last stroll
He didn't get far because of the sloping road
When Josh got home he put Pika down and went to Zumi
Because the baby was almost due, I took advantage of the distraction to age Pika up
I guess it's not such a bad look
But I changed his hair and clothes anyway
Now that he is a child you can better see that the genetic re-roll has given him some of Josh's features but he is not a clone.
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Zumi didn't look too unhappy about my having sent Pika away to play
Josh rolled a wish to buy a costume chest and a treehouse when Pika aged up. Pika, of course, immediately rolled wishes related to the new toys
Zumi and Josh didn't get beyond the first flirt
I sent Zumi inside to have the baby and Josh chatted with Pika.
Which led to a game of catch
I missed the wink but welcome Kala
Josh, of course, got a pre-age-up snuggle
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She is mostly Josh but has Zumi's nose.
I went looking for the family after Kala's birthday and found Pika trying to chat with Zumi
Kala made a beeline for the xylophone
Pika finally got his chat
I saw another flirt in Josh's queue so I sent Pika to the costume chest to get his wish out of the way
Josh rolled wishes to tickle Kala and to use the stroller
It went better than his earlier stroll because he went in the opposite direction
Pika enjoyed his first meal at the big table I think his favourite is fish and chips, like Zumi, but no-one has the fishing skill and Zumi doesn't know the recipe yet.
Josh got started on potty training Kala before tucking her in for the night
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Zumi and the Winchester Brothers
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