Laurel's first act in their new home was to climb in this decorative mini-pool. The house has a regular pool in the back yard, but she chose to swim here. I later knocked this pool out. It looked nice, but I didn't want sims jumping in here all the time.
One of Quin's traits is Computer Whiz. He got right on the house's cheap computer. I later sold that and gave them a better laptop.
Luis needs to learn his toddler skills. The house had no baby/toddler furniture, so I had to add a bunch of stuff. I sold other unnecessary or expensive furniture because the family doesn't have a lot of money at this point.
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And speaking of money, Quin and Laurel found new careers. Laurel is a Natural Cook and her Lifetime Wish is Culinary Librarian. She took a part time waitressing job at a restaurant (NRaas Careers).
Quin opened up a home Daycare business. He has the Nurturing trait. His Lifetime Wish is Master Mixologist, which doesn't seem to fit with childcare, but that was the Wish he had in Riverview. I kept it, deciding he could work on his bartending skills on the weekends. Eventually, he and Laurel will own their own bar and bistro.
So ... Daddy Daycare. Two toddlers arrived. Thank goodness Laurel's job didn't start for a couple of days. I've never done the daycare career, so I was in learning mode.
The three tots were hungry at the same time, but Laurel helped by breastfeeding Luis. Then, all three had to use the potty. Luis is almost potty trained. Quin stuck him on the potty first, but the other two messed in their diapers before Quin could get to them.
Well, the truth is, Laurel distracted him by coming over to smooch. I guess Quin needed the support.
Both Sam and Sandi have the Excitable trait. So does Quin. I think that's a plus for relating to each other. The little girl, Sandi French, is also a Slob. Sigh. She was good at finding activities for herself though.
Sam Sekemoto is Artistic. He kept playing the xylophone, which annoyed the other two toddlers a little. But hopefully, he'll get better with the skill.
As you can tell, I didn't manage to get many screenshots that first day. I was VERY glad the kids were picked up on time. Now I remember why I've never done Daycare or the Surrounded by Family Lifetime Wish!
Molly French is Sandi's mother, but Molly's roommate Fiona McIrish was the one who came for Sandi. Molly is a single mom, a Hopeless Romantic and Flirty. Fiona, her roommate, is a Journalist and also a single mom.
Leighton Sekomoto is Sam's father, and he was the one to pick him up. Leighton is a single dad. His mother came to live with him so she could help with Sam. Leighton seems to be a good guy, wants to be Surrounded by family.
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Here are just a few pics of the home after some renovations.
One of Quin's traits is Computer Whiz. He got right on the house's cheap computer. I later sold that and gave them a better laptop.
Luis needs to learn his toddler skills. The house had no baby/toddler furniture, so I had to add a bunch of stuff. I sold other unnecessary or expensive furniture because the family doesn't have a lot of money at this point.
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And speaking of money, Quin and Laurel found new careers. Laurel is a Natural Cook and her Lifetime Wish is Culinary Librarian. She took a part time waitressing job at a restaurant (NRaas Careers).
Quin opened up a home Daycare business. He has the Nurturing trait. His Lifetime Wish is Master Mixologist, which doesn't seem to fit with childcare, but that was the Wish he had in Riverview. I kept it, deciding he could work on his bartending skills on the weekends. Eventually, he and Laurel will own their own bar and bistro.
So ... Daddy Daycare. Two toddlers arrived. Thank goodness Laurel's job didn't start for a couple of days. I've never done the daycare career, so I was in learning mode.
Well, the truth is, Laurel distracted him by coming over to smooch. I guess Quin needed the support.
Both Sam and Sandi have the Excitable trait. So does Quin. I think that's a plus for relating to each other. The little girl, Sandi French, is also a Slob. Sigh. She was good at finding activities for herself though.
Sam Sekemoto is Artistic. He kept playing the xylophone, which annoyed the other two toddlers a little. But hopefully, he'll get better with the skill.
Molly French is Sandi's mother, but Molly's roommate Fiona McIrish was the one who came for Sandi. Molly is a single mom, a Hopeless Romantic and Flirty. Fiona, her roommate, is a Journalist and also a single mom.
Here are just a few pics of the home after some renovations.
