1~7 Ahhhh Relief

Week 7

Day 1

At least someone in the house is getting sleep. Ben and I weren't prepared for twins, but we adjusted. Now we're adjusting to another baby. One that isn't even ours. 

I fix up some Peanut Butter and Jelly to have stocked in the fridge for meals. I do this after Ben and I have done our daily chores. Everyday I'm really grateful for my husband. He didn't exactly sign up to help raise an alien baby that came out of my Father's belly button. 

Ben fireproofs our fireplace....with a hammer? Umm...okay?? But he knows best...I hope. It'll be nice having a fire during the cold nights and days and most importantly, not have another fire like I did a few weeks ago. 

I teach Ral how to hunt. Not for animals, but for collectibles. Though she might have thought I was teaching her how to do the disco. 

The twins have their Birthday! Autumn has my eye color, but black hair. My Father had black hair when he was younger, so I figure she gets it from him. Autumn has my eye color, but Ben's hair color. They really love the dolls Ben's Grandfather sent them. 

Ben and I teach the twins to talk, by a pile of dirty clothes. Eh, nothing in life is perfect.

Day 2

I wake up and do my chores with Ben, which includes cleaning, gardening. Tending to the chickens and babies. I love the life of a rockstarrrrrrrrr.

I take Father with me down the road to consign some stuff. 4 Eggs and 8 pieces of produce.

Father gets into the jelly beans again. Eh I let him. Free food in my book. 

I go to grab some honey and I am magically transported back in time! Have I fallen into a time portal? Was something funky in my morning peanut butter and jelly sandwhich? I don't know. But it's not the strangest thing that has happened to me..

After I finish I'm magically transported back to current time. Who knew bees can defy the laws of time travel??

I go inside and consign the honey - 10 and beeswax - 8. The cash register dude tells me some produce has sold, even while I'm standing there and no one else is around. But hey, money. Logic does not apply. Bank - $8,202.

Father and I head home...

Yeah....

Day 3

After the daily chores, Deanie brings me Scarab Beetle. I donate it to the Science Center for $129. Bank $8,331.

While out, I stop by the consignment shop. A new woman is working there. Hope I'm rid of that Elvis wannabe.

I consign 4 Eggs. It's nice being out for a bit and taking a break. Not that I don't love my kids and even Hilda and Father, but sometimes a girl needs a break!

When I get home, Deanie brings me a Squirrel. My lovely little boy. He's my first kid, always will be. I sell it for $26. Bank - $8,357.

Ben and I teach the twins how to walk. I also realize that our ceiling is a icky shade of grey. Someday I want to paint it. 

After we get everyone to bed, Ben and I cuddle on the couch for a bit. It's the first time we've had some alone time in a while that doesn't involve one or both of us sleeping.

I get a message that some produce has sold. Bank $8,591.

Day 4

I finally plan the Mycena mushroom I bought in one of my planters. 

Father dislocates his arm but manages to still hold his cane. 

"It's okay. Just pop it back in. I'm good." 

Errr...

After a trip to the Hospital, I pay the bills - $238. Bank $8,348.

Autumn has a cranky spell due to looking at the ceiling. It bugs me too baby girl. Mommy promises to try to fix it soon!

"Look, I don't give a flying monkey's butt what you're doing at your job sight. I don't need help paying off college loans because I didn't attend college! Now stop calling me!"

"I told you I don't want my boobs enlarged! I'm a man!" 

Ben and I had a "fun" day filled with telemarketer calls. You would think they would do their research before calling, but nooooo.

Father came upstairs and held Hilda for the first time since she was born. I'm gonna guess now that she won't get any of the Harris characteristics in her looks. 

The PB & J ran out, so Father had to eat yogurt before bed. Opps.

Day 5

Ben sweetly got up and made Autumn Salad for me. And still in his undies. My fave look for him. Le wink.

You know, at first I was like "A GHOST HAS MY BABY!" but if Pete wants to help out, then by all means. He's welcome to. He was a Dad when he was alive, so I figure he has experience. 

Ben and I do our joint chores and...

The sink freaking breaks! 

And since Ben is busy tending to Hilda...

I fix the sink. Not the first time, honestly probably won't be the last. I also clean it after I fix it, because it's filthy.

Ben makes a discovery. He finds out he had a truck shoved up his butt (which oddly he calls his backpack. I don't know...), so it looks like he didn't sell everything from his old place. We paint a driveway under the snow, because we're talented like that, and buy a parking spot ($150) for it. Bank $8,220. It'll be really handy to have a truck for the farm. 

I take the truck out because A) I wanna drive it and B) Deanie has brought me lots of bugs. I go to the Science Center and donate a Japanese Beetle, A Trilobite Beetle and Plasma Bug. They give me $5,527 for all 3. Bank $13,747.

We go to the Winter Festival for an hour or so. There isn't much you can do with two toddlers and a baby, but it was nice for us to all get out of the house for a bit. 

I leave home later on in the night to consign 10 pieces of Produce while As The Sim Turns plays out behind me. 

Day 6

"Will, I really need to pee."

"Hold on, I think I found a penny in my ear.."

Okay...

I pay the bills $288. Bank - $13,509.

"Grandpoooooo."

Father fainted again. We left him alone.

Ben unclogged the toilet for me. I really am lucky to have him.

Father still isn't used to our "pals". 

I've gotten used to seeing our stuff float around and Ben has never said anything about it. 

Chores happened a bit late today, but they got done.

One day I dream of owning a dryer. It's a real pain to lug wet clothes outside in the Winter. Not to mention I'm worried one of these days I'll touch a pair of panties and they'll break into a billion pieces I'll have to clean up due to them bring frozen stiff. 

Ben goes down the road and consigns 19 eggs.

I'm not sure what this guy is doing, but I'm pretty sure it could get him arrested.

I make up some hot dogs so we don't run out of meals again. I also noticed for the first time that the one door was burnt from the fire weeks ago. I'm not sure how I missed this, but I replace it for $100. Bank $13,404.

We buy a potty chair for $70 (Bank $13,334) and potty train the twins. They have both learned all their toddler skills. I feel accomplished. Yay us! 

I get a message that some produce has sold. Bank $13,755.

Of course a potty chair means cleaning it out...ew.

"She pinched my butt!"

"Pssh, no she didn't."

I leave. I'm not getting involved in this...

Day 7

It's Hilda's Birthday. So this makes three toddlers in the house. Ben and I want at least one more kid, but it's going to have to wait.

Another moment where I realize again how lucky I am to have Ben.

And because I love him, I share the duty of cleaning out the potty chair with him. Ick. 

The chores are done and Deanie brings me a bird ($12) and a Yellow Python ($331). I also get a message that some produce has sold. Add that all together and the bank account stands at $14,348.

Father throws a party and doesn't tell us. We find out when people start showing up. How..lovely.

He also pees himself, which seems to be a party tradition of his.

"I didn't pee! I'm doing the stanky leg dance from Saturday Night Live!"

Old lady Curley comes to the party. Well this is easier than me going to their home to give an update. Now she can see with her own eyes what's been done to the place.

She also brings me food. Where she hid it, I don't know. But I love free food.

More free food! Okay, I forgive Father for throwing a party without telling us first.

"Awww, young love." Father says, sniffling.

That was...actually sweet of Father. He has his moments once in a blue moon.

Father and I eat our free food, while Ral begs for bites. 

....this is what all grown men do at parties...right???

The Elvis wannabe wet himself on my porch...how nice of him.

"No! I'm practicing my hip shaking!"

Whatevs.

And this chick boos loudly at our party. Listen lady, no one told you that you had to come!

Uhh....

"Hahahaha, I'm on Candid Camera???" 

"Guess I'm not...well...I'm going to go wax my turtle and look hot doing it now..peace!"

Even one of the ghosts got a good laugh out of Father and his bird lady. O something...

I'm glad someone found it funny...

I don't even want to know...I really don't. In the words of Phoebe from Friends. "MY EYES! MY EYES!"