Parenting 101

Where we left off...Ariadne and Altair had moved into their "dream" home, which was a teeny cottage on a huge plot of land. Ariadne, being a Knowledge Sim, got a job as a Test Subject, but quickly moved up in ranks. Altair wanted to become a Rock God, so he had to start down low as a Record Store Clerk. He had some problems finding a job at first, but thankfully, eventually found one...

...just before Ariadne became pregnant...



Luckily, they had enough money to build an addition onto the house. It not only allowed them to have room for an easel for Altair (to increase his Creativity, which is necessary for becoming a Rock God) but it also gave them room for the baby.


Ariadne is tired all the time, and needs to sleep a lot. And eat a lot. And try not to do both at the same time.



Soon enough, however, Ariadne goes into labor! Unfortunately, the birth will not be attended by Altair, who has literally just walked out of view to go to work.


Welcome Brandon Legacy to the world! He has his father's eyes...


Money was tight, but Ariadne was only too happy to go back to work. So, they had to hire a Nanny to watch over Brandon. Let's hope they can afford her!


As you can see, Ariadne is thrilled to be going back to work, finally!


Brandon has become a toddler! And Altair needs some pants! Eep!



But just when they thought they could breathe another sigh of relief, Ariadne became pregnant again!! Oh, no!


Ariadne is so tired (she's sleeping in the bed) that the house has become a disaster area. Dirty dishes, dirty bottles! But she just can't keep up with being pregnant and having a toddler!


Even though she is home for the baby, Ariadne still lets the Nanny come over and do some (minimal) cleaning. Nanny is usually too busy playing chess to become too involved in caring for Brandon, so most of the work still falls to Ariadne, who can barely keep herself fed!


With all the work, Ariadne can't even keep herself clean! She needs a shower!



But the long hours Altair is putting in are paying off, literally. They can now have a seperate bedroom for their new baby.


And here he is! Meet Bryan Legacy, another boy! Unfortunately for Bryan, Brandon is first-born, and will be the Heir.

And join us next time...
...Will Brandon manage to grow up despite having another baby to occupy Ariadne? Will Ariadne get pregnant...AGAIN?! And can Altair manage to chip in with housework once and awhile? Stay tuned...