While I was out fishing, Mariska decided to give Arthur a head start on his uncle. I'm starting to believe she really doesn't like parties that much. Arthur grew into a little male version of his mom... but without the witch powers. Nope, our little Art is just a regular Sim... and I'm rather glad about that. I'd rather not have a child with the destructive powers of a witch around, thank you very much. Can you imagine a rebellious teen throwing love charms all over the place? I think I'll pass... Lovesick Mariska was more than enough.
Aside from the two birthdays, Citrus is having a recital at the school today... and I intend to make it there on time. Both Mariska and I were there to see his victory. Lemon was still working at the time, though. I suppose this means little Citrus will soon become a teenager... I guess I'm starting to understand what they mean whenever they say sims grow up so fast.
Lemon's inability to attend the recital comes with a price tag though: he has reached the next level in his teaching career. I suppose if he keeps this up, he'll be following Citrus to the next part of the youngster's schooling. I can't imagine what it's like, having your older brother teach your class. Because Lemon is utterly exhausted after his day at work... and Mariska has been silly enough to eat one of her poisoned apples again, we opt for a private birthday for little Orange as well. He's still a bit small to have a real party anyway (at least... according to Mariska and Lemon, he is).
I do feel a bit... miffed... by all of this though. I was actually looking forward to giving the boys a party. It's been a while since our last one. Maybe I'll just go and celebrate my maxing of Athletics. That shouldn't be much longer... and it's as good a reason as any, right?
Mariska! Do you really have to do that now? We're getting ready to bring in Orange's cake! She just gives me a dirty look. I remember suddenly... the hospital is still just an item on my to-do list... and so I slink away in silence, occupying myself elsewhere... I guess taking the stinky part of Arthur's education may make my witch friend forgive me for my oversight...
And into the world of Redemption, little Benjamin Lightheart is born. Another near copy of his mother, in a male human package. Again, no witch powers transferred, so we'll be safe throughout the next generation. Unless Mariska and Lemon manage to make both of their wishes come true... and have a third one.
Of course, before anyone can go to bed, little Orange needs to grow up as well. He makes quite a handsome little lad. Now he'll have to start school as well. At least Citrus can show him the way around before he grows into a teen.
Don't go towards the light, Lemon! As if the day wasn't full enough yet, our alien neighbours have come back to abduct Lemon. The poor guy was already dead on his feet, with everything that had happened up until that moment! I surely hope he won't fall asleep at work tomorrow. Though that would likely be funny to his pupils, I'm sure he won't want to live through that kind of embarrassment.
(yes, all of this actually did happen in a single Sim day. Needless to say, it was quite hectic.)
