Chapter Eight: 1 + 1 = 5??
No we didn't move. But the with the recent additions to our house, the layout had become a bit awkward. So, we spent the better half of a sim day rearranging the rooms to not only expand the room size, but create a better flow with a second story.
Just as we finished up the house, Justin realized that he wasn't feeling so hot again. In fact, he felt exactly like the day we discovered about Cora. So, we decided to take another pregnancy test and we received fantastic news. He was expecting again!
Since this was our second round, we were a lot calmer and our daily routine stayed pretty much the same. Justin continued his writing career in our new home office.
Cora started hanging out with some new friends from school, Matt Belanger and Raul Major. We've joked around the house that they're a cute little "club".
Justin has a feeling that Cora and Matt are a bit more than friends. At first I didn't see it, but now I'm starting to see that Matt may have a slight twinkle in his eye for Cora that I just don't see when he's hanging out with Raul.
We still kept up with our family dinners, although the menu may not be as gourmet as usual since I've had to cook the nights that Justin's feeling tired or drained.
Also, since we really want a boy this time. Justin has been reading that eating lots of carrots and listening to alternative music can influence the baby's gender. It sounds like a bunch of hogwash, but it's worth a try I guess?
Keeping with our normal routine, each day after school Cora and does her homework...
... and has some fun. Whether it's playing with her friends, toys, or...
... creating wonderful masterpieces of art!
Plus, she's really excited about the baby and the idea of being a big sister.
Except for the additional household chore, my routine has pretty much remained the same. Whether it's working from home or at the art studio...
... gather more collectibles for additional income...
... or working out, to keep myself in tip-top shape.
But, I always make sure that I spend time with Justin and the baby each evening, so they know just how important they both are to me.
I've also been trying to take Cora out to either the public pool or park each weekend. I think it's really strengthened our friendship and we've become super close!
However, the other day when I just got home from working out, things appeared normal. Cora had just finished her homework and we decided to go out for dinner to a new café in Newcrest; when Justin went into labor!
So we rushed off to the Hospital in Magnolia Promenade, but this time... we were much calmer as a family than when Cora came.
While Justin was calmer, the delivery seemed to take twice as long this time and I began to worry that we were going to receive bad news. However, when the doctor showed she had the best news ever!
Justin had given birth to twin baby boys! Welcome to Newcrest, Dallas and Houstan Woods!
To be continued...
