(Sorry this chapter took so long to get out, but as the title implies, Accounting homework is a killer)
Hai guys. ‘Nother Readds chapter. Last time we got to introduce little Kate Chopin Reads, caught you guys up on who the kids are named after, think I figured out my housing issue with fitting all the kitties and all the Reads.
We have more legacy-esque things to look forward to, like birthdays!

Os: “And look at this strapping young man. The thing to read this legacy for.”
Yes, looking into your future, are you?

Os: “Yes indeed. I have a great future ahead of me.”
…For some reason in my head, Os had Bane’s voice (y’know, from Dark Knight Rises).
/nerd

And every young entrepreneur needs a little bit of help to get him started.

Eli has been on baby duty for the past while. He’s been good about it, since he does it before work and still makes it.

The kitties are still doing good. I kind of like that the cats are… cat like. Even down to the crazy ass middle of the night sprinting through the house, all cat.

Eli is a good dad though. I don’t know what they’re looking at, certainly not the claw though.

HAI GUISE. BIRTHDAYS!
They all snuck up on me, I couldn’t believe they were all smushed into one day.

Eli is up first.

Eli is still lookin’ good. A little more wrinkles, but still lookin’ good.

Cheri: “OH me too!”

Cheri: “I take it back.”

Cheri is so cute as a little old lady. Well, not really little lady, I feel that Cheri got a little chunky in her old age.

Owen:” My turn!”

Owen: “Not bad, we can work with this.”
Yeah, but not what you’re wearing. What are you, some kind of priest?

Much better Owen.

Jane is still a good mommy too. She does what she can between gardening, and via Cheri, Eli and Jane, Os learned how to walk.

I would claim Cheri was pimp, but she just looks so sweet.
Cheri:  “My everything hurts.”

Owen: “I’m old now. Gimme a pension.”
And thus, Owen retired.

And congratulated himself.

-drags camera over to some random spot- And Jane is pregnant again. Hooray for more generation 2!

Eli: “Remember little miss Kate?”
I do, and I got really confused pairing this image up with the other one of Jane being pregnant. It’s been a little while since I’ve played.
(Like 3 weeks, I’m sorry but school and new job kind of push their big selves in the way)

Jane: “Ugh, again?”
Of course again! Well, not right now, but soon there will be a birthday!

Os: “Boohoo, I’ve been left alone for an hour and now I’m cranky.”
Cry me a river. An hour alone sounds lovely.

Owen: “Thank you for passing on my yeti genes to another generation.”
I really had no caption for this. I just like this picture a lot.

So cute, but I think he’s a face clone of mommy. Maybe it’s too early to tell, but my money is on face clone.

Life is peaceful, if only for a moment or so.
Jane: “Thank the stars.”

Owen: “Alright little Kate, time for a birthday.”

See? Here’s the dysfunctional birthday you asked for
Little Kate Chopin is growing up!

And Kate gets smothered by grandma as everyone cheers on her toddler-hood.

Cherished decided to walk all the way out into the foyer to let Kate grow up.
I don’t even…

AT THE SAME TIME-
CATSPLOSION.

And then CATCEPTION.
Not really, Bomba just gave birth!
Top to bottom is Rumpleteaser, Munjojerry, Demeter and Skimbleshanks.
Holy moley. So many babies. I’ll admit right now there’s no way I can keep all of them, do Skimble and Demeter will be going up for adoption.

Toddler poof as well, don’t forget.

Bomba: “Oh lord. What have I done…”
I took a million pictures of the kittens, I was mesmerized.

Eli: “What is going on in my hallway?”
Cheri: “I have no idea anymore. I just let it happen.”

And here is little Kate!
I think she’s another face clone -sigh-.

No reason, just to show off that Os learned how to walk. I didn’t manage potty training, but he learned how to talk too.

And he learned some other skills too. Os  is a very learned kiddo.

And before long it’s time for this little scholar’s birthday.
Goodness he’s too cute.

-dies of the cute-

Os: “The sparklies are back. I kind of like ’em.”

And the young man grows up in his underoos!
Jane: “Nooboo…”

Owen: “That’s my grandson.”
I really enjoy the AI of the Sims. It makes it very convincing that they truly have their own quirky personalities, and things they enjoy… and that I’m not really in control of them xD

He’s such a strapping young lad!
His trait (which I didn’t get to choose because apparently I’m a lousy Simmer. Who would’ve known that a kiddo that learned everything, EVERYTHING but the potty skill would have a ‘hard’ upbringing? What would’ve made you guess I’m bitter?) is family oriented. Which should be funny.

HEY, WASS THAT?!
(Terrible segue…)

Jane: “YYYEEEEEEEEOOOOWWW.”
Another baby!

Cheri: “Goodness Jane honey. What’s all the ruckus for?”
Jane: “Just pumping out babies, mom. I’ll be back.”

Os: “God mum screams like a banshee.”
Well, why don’t you try to… oh never mind, you’re too young.
Os: “Also readers, the chapters over. Hope you didn’t die of anticipation… or boredom.”

Sargent Snark Snarkius (Alliteration!) is right. This poor chapter took me a couple of weeks to write. What can I say, I apologize but my studies take precedence. I hope you all understand (If there are any of you still xD).
But, now I can put it to rest and share it with all of you, and I’ll be caught up on all my pictures so I can play again with no guilt!
I hope you all enjoyed and see you next time!

Yep. Peashooters.

Last time: Oscar Wilde Reads was born into the family. He is an easily impressed genius, which hopefully will lead to some hilarity. He loves the color red, and would like to listen to some classical music (like his mother) while omnoming on some cobbler (not like his mother).
I promised I would get the kitties traits for you before too long, and here they are!
Rum Tum is a curious cat non-destructive and very proud, which it is adorable to watch him strut around the house.
Bombularina is a hyper shy little kitty, which seem strange when you think about it. She’ll run around the house at the speed of light… where no one can see her?

Anyway, on with the show.

Mmmhm. Got the lighting mod back. It’s Outdoor Lighting Tweaks v2.1 by dDefinder on MTS. It’s purdy.

Jane and Eli certainly aren’t watching the sunset. They’ve got an entirely different agenda…
MOAR BABIES. Hooray gen 2? 3? Generation 2 I think (Founding generation only counts as gen 0 in my book).
Oh garbage. Then I’ve been numbering the chapters all wrong.

Eli  tries his best to be a good dad. Unfortunately work takes up all of his spare time (as it does in any universe), but the moments he can spare are for little Os.

Bombalurina and Rum Tum get along better and better every day.
I guess that’s called becoming friends? -facepalm-
I write gooderly today…

Jane does her best to be around Os as much as possible. Even if he is only a boring little cocoon baby.

Jane: “Oh not again.”
Yep. She was sure to be extra loud this time, I assume to completely distract me from the rest of the family.

Eli: “I think that was the sound of someone obnoxiously throwing their guts up.”
Jane: “-HURK-PAYATTENTONTOME. IMINPAIN.”

All the kitties are adorable.
Rum Tum: “Surrender to me you wicked water spouter! I dare you to give me a bath!”

Owen: “Does everyone see the birthday cake?! We’re having a birthday?!”

Jane: “Mom, Oscar and I are over here.”
And Owen is just… Owen.

Much better!
Jane: “Thanks guys.”
And Eli is MIA due to work. 😦

Enthused grandparents are enthused!
Mom, not so much.
Jane: “I see my future right here…”

Yep, on the floor. Perfect place for a baby.

Somehow Os also went under a gender reassignment.
Os: “UGH. Unacceptable. Someone quick with a pair of scissors!”

Oscar grew up into a snappy young gentleman. I think he’s frack-a-lackin’ adorable.

He’s also a squalling brat.
Os: “I require attention. Copious amounts of it.”

Os: “Grandmama. Oh perfect.”
Cheri: “Oh alright.”

Os: “See? I’m precious.”
-sigh- Yes, yes you are.

Jane pops again. More of generation 2 on the way.

The cats are still buddies. Although I’ve been running into a problem with them and the household limit. I don’t want only two chillens this generation, but I was also hoping to have the cats as well. I shall see what I can do about it. I’m not super savvy with MasterController/Woohooer and all that, but apparently those will help?
If you have any suggestions, I’d be thrilled if you’d share.

Os actually isn’t that bad of a toddler. Sometimes he just sits on the floor and fusses. Which is odd, but he usually snaps out of it.
Cheri finds him increasingly difficult to teach.

Jane is about to pop again. She’s as big as a hot-air balloon this time.
Jane: “You try being pregnant for once.”

Oh my goodness! The new rocking chairs are amazing! Why hasn’t EAxis come up with something like this before?!
… Oh, I remember why…
You all probably know the answer too.
Also, note the green lighting? That means it’s a spooky full moon… -sigh-

Owen: “ZOMBIES. OH for all that is holy! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!”
Also, I think I spooked Owen with the new Bonehilda maid. But she scared him so bad he could hardly function, so I had to get rid of her.

Zombie: “Grrrsnaaaackz? Brraainss.”
No, Owen is not a snack. Not today.
I feel like the zombies are, upon first impression, a wee bit lame. But, maybe playing one would be more fun. Dunno.

Zombie: “Zounds! I cannot get through this gate to eat all of your lovely and well grown plants.”
YEAH. Suck on it! Locked the front door too you garden grubbing grumblemutterspit.

Jane: “Something feels odd. Oh, I think I’m giving birth.”

Eli: “I think I hear someone screaming. It sounds like Jane… but I’m sure she’s fine.”
Os: “Sounds like a workout.”

Jane rode by herself all the way to the hospital.
Driver: “Nice night isn’t it?”
Jane: “My water just broke. Step on it.”

And in the light of the setting sun, Jane waddles off to give birth.

Eli shows up 30 minutes later…
Eli: “I suck at this!”
Juss a wee bit there lad!

Jane: “They gave me this inside.”
Welcome to the world everyone, little Kate Chopin Reads! Since I fail majorly at various things, including writing down traits and such, I’ve forgotten author bios for whom the kids are named after! (I FAILS).

This striking gentleman here is the infamous Oscar Wilde.
Known for his brazen attitude about most things more than for his writing (though he is belly-laugh worthy – do yourself a favor and read The Importance of Being Ernest. Srsly. So fuckin’ funny), Oscar Wilde was born the 16th of October 1854 in Dublin Ireland. He wrote a wide range of fiction, two of his most famous works being the aforementioned Importance of being Ernest and the ever cult-y classic The Picture of Dorian Grey. Both are very good reads, one funny, the other one more a philosophical jab at the upper class of the time.
Oscar Wilde created scandal where ever he went, and actually got in trouble in France (? If my memory serves me, it was France. Nope, it looks like it was in England?) England for charges of sodomy and gross indecency. If you ever study his works/life, this is not entirely surprising.
He died at the age of 46.

And this lovely lady here is Kate Chopin.
Kate Chopin was born in 1850 in St. Louis Missouri. Considered one of the first feminist writers (for fiction anyway), Chopin wove her strong views of a woman’s place into all of her writing, most notably The Awakening. Her heroine in The Awakening is a very different character, especially for the time period. A headstrong, rebellious and downright adulterous woman who cares for her children but does little for them. She actually exhibits signs of depression where she SPOILERS commits suicide at the end of the book. In the most indie way possible: she just walks out into the sea and KEEPS WALKIN’.
It’s actually another phenomenal book and Kate Chopin is one of my favorite authors. All of her writing is just beautiful.

HOKAY. Thank you for letting me flex my English Lit major muscles -flexes… brain? o.o-
I hope you all like these little lessons, I sure do!

Jane and her enormous butt put Kate to bed, and Os still is fantastic and logical.
Os: “I’m sure this triangular block goes in the cylindrical hole!”

Or maybe not. Anywho, I’m caught up will all my pictures and can play some more… and then post some more… and then pla- you get it.
See you all next time and Happy Simming!

Welcome back to the Reads Legacy everybody!
This legacy is moving, moving, moving on! And moving in, actually.
Last time Jane got married to Eli, thus ensuring we will have a generation 2!
The Reads packed up and moved into a lovely and large new home!
Now on to the story:
-EDIT-: This is kind of a long chapter, 57 slides. Let me know in the comments (if any of you exist) if you prefer the longer ones or the shorter ones.
NOW on to the story!:

Figured you guys would like to know some of Eli’s traits (as stated above). Eli (nee Chapman) Reads also enjoys listening to roots music eating falafel and wearing the color grey.

So, I thought the ‘be frisky’ interaction was cute, and they were just going to be gross and cute together.
Nope.

Nope nope nope. They ran straight to the bedroom. Why Eli thought to change into his clothes, I have no answers.

Owen: “Do you hear anything?”
Cheri: “Nonononono. Nope, nothing.”

Afterwards, Jane feeling as spry as ever went to go rebuild her garden. Since apparently you can’t take plants with you. :<

I don’t think she’d rather have it any other way. Also, she looks like she’s karate chopping the ground.
Jane: “Five Point Palm Exploding Heart Technique.”
Hi-ya, ladies and gents.

Eli is doing SCIENCE!
Also, check out the t-rex on the wall. Just chillin’.

Is being burned to a crisp considered science? Because it happens to Eli a LOT.

Jane spent her day running through fields of buttercups. And collecting seeds and meteors and other fun stuff.

Jane: “Oh yikes. I shouldn’t have eaten that old salad.”

Jane: “Or maybe it’s the wallpaper…-hurk-”
I dunno, maybe the salad. 😉

And she goes in for more.
Eli: “Oh man I’m bushed. How was your day honey?”
Jane: “Totally normal nothing wrong.”

But Jane gets right back to it. A bit of nausea never hurt any-

Jane: “Say one more thing about me throwing up and I will aim for the camera.”
Classy as ever.

…And runs right through her parents’ abode.
Jane: “Mum. Dad.”
Owen looks as baffled as I was.

Obligitory icky Jane shot. I’m sure we’re going to see plenty of these (seeing as I took plenty of them).

Jane: “Dad started freaking out, he thought the lobster thermadore he made was bad.”
This is going to be a fun couple of days, isn’t it?

And Eli continued to remain none the wiser. Ignorance is truly bliss, isn’t it?

Until your wife throws up on you.
Just kidding, she didn’t.
Jane: “But I still feel awful.”

Eli still gives her all the love in the world.

Until there is food in the vicinity.
Jane: “Oh! Are those waffles?!”
Eli: “-grumble- I’m better than waffles.”

You’re starting to look more and more like your mother.
Maybe age does something to you Reads women.

Jane: “A baby. Well fancy that.”
Y’know, you could smile like you cared a little.

Jane: “Nooboo.”
Aw, that’s much better.

Owen: “Oh! I know what’s coming. I can’t look.”
Jane: “Dad, I have something to tell you. Please get your face out of your hands.”

Owen: “Grandbabies? :D”
Jane: “Yeah actually. How did you know?”
Owen: “You shoved me aside last night to throw your guts up. I know my lobster isn’t that bad.”

Well that’s rude!
Jane: “-hurk- Please don’t say lobster again.”

Eli as always, is oblivious.
Eli: “That lobster doesn’t look bad.”

Just an idea of what Cheri and Owen’s apartment looks like. I think Cheri fits in quite nicely.

And Owen looks just as comfortable in the living room of the main house. Just… sitting.

Eli as an animal lover, decided to mix things up a bit.

Everyone, please say hello to Rum Tum Tugger!
GET IT?! If not, that’s okay I’ll tell you anyway:
The Rum Tum Tugger is a character, a cat from T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats.
I’ve seen a lot of legacies do ‘petacies’ (pet legacy?) and I decided I want to try one too. If not, now the family has a cat.
I can’t remember his other trait, but I know for sure he’s a proud little cat, which is fitting.

Eli gets right into some kitty lovin’.
Look ma, no tail!

Scoot over to the kitchen and see Cheri walloping Owen in the face.
Now, I’ve never really liked the pillow fight option, not even in TS2, but this made me belly laugh. Loud.

Much like Cheri here. Little does Cheri know she’s about to get pelted in the face… unlike me. :3

I stand corrected. Cheri is the Valkyrie of pillow fights.
Cheri: “Face my downy laden wrath!”

Try as he might, Eli was having a tough time connecting with Jane.
Eli: “I like the new shirt babe. Any reason for the change?”
Jane kept walking towards the kitchen.

The Rum Tum Tugger is a curious cat!
-adorbz-

Eli: “So, over this lovely lobster, tell me why you’ve been so weird lately.”
Jane: “I’m fine. Don’t worry about it.”

Eli: “You wanted me with you so badly, now you can’t just keep me out of the loop.”
Jane: “Fine, follow me into the kitchen.”

Jane: “Eli, we’re expecting. I’m pregnant.”

Eli was thrilled.
Eli: “A baby!? Jane, that’s amazing!”

Eli: “Everything will be fine babe. We’re going to do great.”

Jane’s garden is looking great… except that one finicky watermelon plant.

Speaking of watermelons, Jane’s belly continued to grow.

Eli and Rum Tum continue to be pals.
Rum Tum: “Blast! There it is again!”

Eli still makes time to bug Jane and the baby.
Eli: “I here you in there little guy.”
Jane: “Guy? It’s going to be a little girl.”

Since you can’t have a legacy with just one Sim (or cat), I got Rum Tum a mate.
Everyone, please meet Bombularina. (I dare you to guess where the name is from).

I think this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

I do like  that the family gathers for dinner together.

Then this  happens.
Jane: “What’s up guys?”

Jane: “HO! That’s what’s up!”
Baby time! Quick, everyone PANIC.

Jane: “Honey, it will be okay.”
Eli: “NO IT WON’T. NO IT WON’T!!”
Okay, so who’s having the baby here? Really?

Eventually everyone left and Jane was left to her own devices.
Jane: “Oh shoot. I need to wash these.”

And in a shower of sparkles, a baby is born!

It is my pleasure to introduce master Oscar Wilde Reads!
I totally forgot his traits. I will return next time with his traits and all the warm fuzzy stuff.
I played way back and it took me a while to write this. I haven’t played any more, so I’m excited to see what little Oscar looks like :3

Until next time friends!

PS:

Jebus Ayn! Call us once in a while, especially since BABIES!
She still lives with Aldous, so I think that’s a little weird, but their house is big enough, so I guess it’s okay?
Ah well, till next time!

Just a note:
I feel like I should give credit where it’s due: the awesome name of this chapter is actually a the name of a fantastic band.
Juss… so y’know.

Anywho, last time:
Jane is positive about her and Eli’s relationship. Hopefully there is something more there.
Also, love is stirring all over town.

HOLD TEH PHONE.

WHRAAAHHT?
Ayn! Congrats! He… has long hair… and looks like a doctor!
See?! Story progression doesn’t suck all too much… right?
…Gets you a doctor.
Anyway, babies! YAY gen 3! On with the show!

Owen! Oh no, what’s wrong?!
Owen: “-SNIFF- ALL of my babies are growing up and soon they’ll have babies and Cheri and I will be taking care of more babies and and and-!”
Shhhm calm down. Owen, you’ll be a great grandfather. Not a ‘great grandfather’, but you will be GOOD at grandfathering.
See, you’ve already rolled a want for it.

Owen: “Well, if I’ve already rolled a want for it, and I do miss having babies in the house, I think I can be okay with being a grandad.”
You’re starting to look like one Owen. Check out dem wrinkles.

Owen: “Do you think babies like waffles?”
I’m sure babies like waffles.
Owen: “Good, because I am making some.”

You’re looking chipper this morning Cheri!
Cheri: “Ayn is getting married, and didn’t even have the decency to tell her own mother.”
Well, she is leading her own life now; cut the girl some slack, I’m sure it was on her ‘to-dos’.

Owen: “I don’t like that you’re upset over this Cheri. Being grandparents can’t be all that bad.”
Cheri (WOW. I almost typed Jane… whoops!): “Yeah, how?”

And Owen was out the door before Cheri could comprehend he had screamed ‘You’re it!”
Owen is going to be a fine granddad.

Cheri: “Owen, we’re getting far too old for this.”
Owen: “DUNCARE. You’re it!”

Cheri’s genius side tends to get in the way too much.
Cheri: “Now, if I bank my turn just right, I can catch him-”
Owen: “Too slow! I win!”

Thought Jane deserved a bit of an update. Plus I couldn’t imagine her working in the garden in her other outfit.

So, Eli has been a, I daresay, bad boy.
Apparently he went and got engaged (?!) to another girl.
Jane will not be having any of this.

Jane: “Eli. When I was pouring my heart out to you, I didn’t think you would turn around and throw it in the dirt. This other girl, whatever her name is. She’s gone if we’re together. Got it?”

Eli: “Jane, she was just an old flame. Here, as of now, her and I are done.”
…Old flame? Is that what we call fiancees?

Jane: “Good, because I was going to ask you to spend the night.”
PLEASE can we start on gen 3?

Cheri: “Goodness. I believe my daughter is courting my future son-in-law. I’m going to go cry now that I’ve gotten old.”
Cheri truly looks astonished.

Jane: “Also, so this never happens again, say you’ll be mine. Exclusively.”
Eli: “Exclusively.”
…I’m holding you to that.

A little while later…
Whoa Janie. What happened here?
Jane: “Nothing. We talked for a little while longer and then he just passed out.”
Also, got rid of the bunk beds and bought Jane a double bed. Thought she was old enough to give up the bunks.

So, when they woke up, Eli sprung from the bed and before Jane could really say ‘bye’, he was already on his way to work.

Eli: “Don’t worry babe, I’ll call you later.”
Jane: “I think it might be better if you were unemployed.”

Jane spent one day away from Eli and it was just too much.
Jane: “I’m going to ask him to marry me. For science.”
Sure, what kind of science, I’ll never know, but sure.

With the support of her army of plants (-ahem!- Garden) Jane calls and invites him over.

Eli chooses to run everywhere? Just as well, I find it amusing that Jane still refuses to put on pants.

Owen: “Oh no. Her boyfriend is here. Don’t panic. There are no grandkids yet.”
I can just imagine Owen hyperventilating thinking about it.

Jane: “Actually, I have something for you. One sec.”

Eli: “Jane, is that what I think it is? ‘Cause if so, you’re doing it backwards.”
Jane: “Hush and just listen to me.”

Jane: “Eli Chapman, I have been infatuated with you ever since meeting you, and that has since blossomed into a love I cannot contain within me. But I can contain it in this ring. Will you take it and agree to be my husband?”
Owen: “-mutters-Is she doing what I think she is? She’s doing it backwards… what kind of girl did I raise?”

Jane: “Shiny, eh?”
Quick rant: Why, WHY did EAxis make the marriage proposals such derpy face moments?! This could be a great, fantasmical moment in a Sim’s (daresay, anyone’s!) life, and I highly doubt derpy faces should be made in this situation. Also, makes for weird picture taking. /rant

Eli: “I find you frustrating and enchanting… and quite possibly will follow you to the ends of the earth. Of course I will.”
The Reads… doing it backwards since they started…!
(I actually had to go back and read, but Cherished proposed to Owen in a similar way… and rather unsavory way come to think of it)

Success! This legacy will continue on, whether it kills me or not won’t be a factor in it.
Jane looks absolutely thrilled. :3

Another Legacy tradition. Married on the lawn as well.

May I now present the newest addition to the Reads’ family:
Mr. and Mrs. Eli and Jane Austen Reads!

Actually, I guess there were some witnesses. The two old ladies across the street applauded Eli and Jane. (Jeli? Elane?)

So I had a surprise for the Reads (mostly for me, but for them too), and I wanted to make Eli the catalyst for it.
Eli: “This place certainly is tacky.”
I agree. Not a house to raise another generation in.

Cherished: “I feel my son-in-law is up to no good. Young man! No shenanigans in there, you hear me?”
Eli: “Loud and clear Mama Reads. I’m only doing us a favor.”

What kind of favor you ask?

This kind of favor.
I was so tired of that little house, and the Reads had finally enough with Eli’s income. So, ta-da! It’s prebuilt that comes with Hidden Springs. I think it’s quite lovely.

Some aerial shots of the house and garage/apartment. I really like the idea of the apartment for the older generations. Give the old folks some privacy but still have them on the lot. There are a metric ton of bedrooms on this lot too, I have no idea what I’m going to do with all of them.

Anyway, I shall see you all next time when:
Holy smokes let there be babies. Gen 2? 3? Crimeny, what gen are we on? I don’t care – there needs to be babies!

…
…
So maybe I wasn’t back.
I hope I am now. I missed the Reads, and there have been some very cool things going on the Simming community… that I have missed.
-shame-

Owen… please don’t hate me.
Owen: “I have no idea what you’re talking about, but alright! These cook books are really good by the way.”
Yeah, ’cause Julia Child owns. (Owen would read ‘The Art of French Cooking’ just because he could, BTW)

Jane still gardens… a lot. She’s getting very good at it.
Jane: “I enjoy the plants better than people. They don’t talk as much.”
And if they did we should all be frightened.

See? Check out those tomatoes!
Jane: “You let my tomatoes be.”

Owen continues to be a boss; this time for real.
He purchased one of the restaurants in town and promptly renamed it ‘Owens’s’. I thought it was awesome.

Jane continues to introspect a lot.
Mostly about Eli (only when she thinks we’re not looking).
Jane: “I wonder if he likes tomatoes. He must!”
Because that’s all you can grow?

For how stupid I make Owen seem, he really is quite intelligent. He muscles through books like no bodies business….

…And then he does this!
LOOK AT HIM.
THAT IS MY FIRST SIM TO FINISH A LTW.
( I know I am a terrible Simmer… I’ve been playing for years and this is my first LTW in TS3.. I fail at stuff, but never fear!)

Jane is awkward when she talks to people on the phone, like when she shoves herself into a corner during a conversation.
Is it just me, or does her hand look gorgeous right here?
Just sayin’.

And Cherished does what she does best… is boring.
She just finished her first novel. Well, novella. It was only 96 pages.
…wimp.

I sent Jane to go sell all the veggies and fruit and stuff from her garden. Riding by her sibling’s house, there really isn’t anything going on there. But that is changing, isn’t it?
More on that later.

Suspicious vampire burglar is oddly happy.
Nice watch and gold ring, because you acquired those legally.

Jane looks bored at her promotion.
Can’t you be just a little excited?

But these people are! Even the spooky burglar guy!
Jane called Eli to meet at the park for a little celebration.

Jane: “Hmm… tasty… even in pink.”
Good to see this legacy might not fail.

They chatted about work, and the promotion Jane just received.
This actually turned out really well. There was no bad vibes…

… Except this.
Eli is flirty.
Jane is shy.
I am trying to mix oil and water -facepalm-

Despite that slight hang up, there was more of this during the evening than arguments.
Look at Jane; she looks so smug and pleased with herself.

I think these two could get along just fine despite their slight differences.
…As long as Jane never brings up the legacy thing ever again. -finger waggle-

Eli: “Jane, if I were to have a family, I would just want my children to have the opportunities that I’ve been given. To choose whether or not they want a family, not be forced into it.”
Jane: “I understand, and no one is going to be forced into anything.”

Jane: “Eli, my life thus far has been all of my choosing. My parents are only there to offer guidance, nothing more. But perhaps I can force you into some things…”

Eli: “I am pretty hard to coerce into doing something I don’t want.”
Jane: “I’m sure you’ll want this.”
-serious Darcy Eli is serious-

The Reads have been many firsts for me, including first kiss that wasn’t a struggle.
You win all the things Jane.

Jane: “Eli,  I am choosing you because I enjoy your company and am beginning to fall for you. I just hope that you can find it in your heart to choose me too.”
Jane fails at sexy face.

They said their goodbyes and Jane promptly began to run away.
Real subtle there Janie.
Jane: “Shut up, I’m about to pass out.”

And Jane wore that stupid grin all the way home.

It seems that there are good things in the Reads’ family future.
Until next time (Since I’m already putting off some Accounting homework to see that this chapter gets up), keep calm and wait for the doctor… or Sim on? Either way, till next time.

Hiya! S’more Reads:

Every spare minute she gets, Cherished paints. Painting everything she can.
Cherished: “They get it, I bore you, now what about my daughter?”

There she is! Off to work in her graduation gear no less.
Jane: “I don’t know why they wanted my in my graduation outfit. They mentioned something about ‘roleplaying’.”
Because that’s normal.

Just taking photos of the local wildlife.
Uggo: “Never agreeing to ‘roleplay’ again.”

Cherished and Owen are still very much in love. Still rolling wants for each oth-…
I see that baby want. You get rid of that. You have three of them.

Cherished: “Oh, and we both were promoted.”
Yeeeeeeah! Cherished at level 9 and Owen at level 6!

Ayn and Aldous are doing really well! So well, they adopted a cat, but not too well, since they still live with each other.

The ever proper greeting between a mother and son. Awkwardly wave from a distance.
Cherished: “I used to change your diapers.”
Aldous: “You sacrificed me to story-progression.”
Aw, so sweet.

Cheri: “Well, your sister isn’t doing well either. She spends all day gardening and not pursuing a spouse.”
Aldous: “Well, you missed your chance. I had a spouse all picked out, but you sent me away. I hope you’re happy now.”
Sounds like someone is bitter on not becoming heir (just a little, anyway).

Cheri: “Ayn, please talk to your broth-”
Ayn: “Mom, I’ll do my best. No promises though. He’s still pretty hurt over the whole thing.”
Cheri stared at her daughter for a moment before answering: “I never thought this legacy would be the cause of any strife.”
Ayn: “Mom we’re your kids. We’re not just ‘things’, we feel too.”
And with that, Ayn turned around and went inside.

Jane! What are you doing?!
Jane: “I’m tending my garden, what are YOU doing?”
Trying to figure out why you’re in your panties outside! Go put pants on.
Jane: “I just can’t sleep. I keep thinking about what Eli said. I just do this for my parents… I think.”
Well, it’s something that Eli will have to accept! I mean, you guys don’t have to mention the legacy out right in the house.
Jane: “Well, I do think that Eli wants to have a family too. That’s right, maybe if I never mention the legacy, he’ll never really know, but we’ll continue it anyway!”
Well… I think you should tell him, but the idea essentially works.

Since it’s been a while since I posted (4 months… eh-heh…) and my pictures got all gobblydygook with the next chapter, this is where I shall end this.
What will Jane do? Will she confront Eli and be proud of her Legacy heritage, or will she not mention it to him?
…Well, I don’t know, you’ll have to read to find out!

-meanders back in-
Hey everyone! I’m baaack!

-crickets-
That’s fine too, I’m just exhausted from this last semester. Talk about trying. Beside from that, I also missed the Reads! -sob-
So, that’s why we’re here again, in another installment of the Reads family legacy. Just in case we forgot this is a regular 10 generation legacy with a naming theme of ‘classic authors’ (classic as deemed by me… and popular consent).
Our generation 2 heiress is none other than the queen of the romantic novel herself, Jane Austen.

Jane: “Look like I’ll finally have to live up to my title as ‘heiress’ after all, Chester.”
Chester: -squeak-

Jane, lacking any sort of skill in her youth, picked up gardening.
Jane: “I’d much rather cultivate seeds than a relationship. Gardening is much simpler.”
I hope I find you swallowing those words later, my dear.

Cherished does much of this. She (and I) are working hard towards her LTW (Illustrious Author, remember).
She usually has this look on her face too.
Cherished, as she’s gotten older, seems to become more and more disapproving.

Cherished: “Have you been talking to that Eli boy again?”
Jane: “Oh Mother, Eli and I are just friends. He just moved across the street, so I’ve just been… um..”
Cherished: “Sure, whatever you say dear.”

Cherished and Jane seem to stare each other down often.
Cherished: “Where are you headed?”
Jane: “No where…”
Because that isn’t suspicious.

I have a feeling Jane will give me a hell of a time in trying to find a spouse. She’s feeling shy. Sitting in a taxi.
Driver: “How’s your evening?”
Jane: “…uh, um… great…”
-facepalm-

Jane looking mystical after getting her first job. Test subject I believe. I’m out of practice. I need to start writing this stuff down again.
Jane: “I hope they leave me my liver.”

After, she unwinds the only way a Reads knows how.
Jane: “Of course no one is in the library.”

Well that’s a lie. There is one person, who doesn’t seem to care that Jane even exists. So, she reads a bit about gardening and then heads home.

Cut back to the house and Owen is doing what he does best!
Owen: “Sprinkley sprinkley.”

And then Owen being a boss. As always.

That raccoon is huge. Seriously, the size of a small dog… which I guess is accurate, since where I live they’re big like that. Scary.
Paperboy: “Please don’t eat me.”
Juss sayin’.

Jane took really well to gardening. She nurtures -nudge- the plants, and you could almost call her a ‘mother of nature’. -nudge-
Jane: “Shut up.”

Cherished is a good mom, even though she seems a little absent. She’s supportive in her own way, like watching her from the balcony, making sure she’s not… doing bad things?

But she does let her wander to the bookstore to meet boys she’s never met (Cherished, that is).
Jane: “Yeah, bookstore. It’s funny, since my last name is ‘Reads’. Whatever, just meet me here.”

And after Jane realizes what she’s done, she copes the best way she can by burying herself in a book.

Jane didn’t have to wait for long, Eli soon showed up.

Eli: “So, I appreciate you showing me around town Jane.”
Jane: “Yeah, it’s kind of sleepy around here, but it’s nice.”

Jane and Eli chatted more that evening, she told him about her history, how her family came to Hidden Valley. They chatted about everything, except her status in a legacy. She didn’t want to even think about her ‘legacy’ anymore.

But she could only keep it up for so long…
Eli: “I’ve heard rumor that there are some legacy families here in Hidden Valley. Isn’t that sick? Forced to procreate in some hope that your children will carry on your name?”
Jane laughed a bit, “Well, that’s what all families wish for right? For someone to carry on their name?”

Eli: “Wait, don’t tell me you’re a part of a legacy family too.”
Jane started, she liked Eli a lot, but she suddenly felt a loyalty to her family too.
Jane: “No… no I’m not. But you can’t judge someone based off of what their family has chosen for them.”

Eli: “Why do you have to follow what your family tells you to do? Any way, I have to get going.”
Jane couldn’t figure out what Eli was getting at, well, other than his blatant dislike of legacies. Because that will make things easier in the long run.

Babydaddy: “Wow, I’m starving. But they sure are some nice kids, aren’t they?”
He watched the entire time. Sliiiighty creepy.

Kind of a short update, but at least the story is moving! Yay Reads!

So, till next time… go do something fun… or may the odds ever be in your favor… or happy simming… one of those.

The last chapter of generation 1.
I could just dance right now.
Welcome back to the Reads everyone!

Owen: “I think Jane is loosing it. Legacy pressure can get to a Sim.”
I don’t think it’s the pressure… if there is any.

In the IF friend chaos, Chester got loose.
Chester: “Miss! There is a hole in the wall here! We can escape this way!”
Wow, what an adventure that would’ve been. (Should’ve run with that.)

Jane: “Out of my way Darcy. Chester and I are going on an adventure.”

And Darcy found himself a comfortable spot right next to her bed.
I remember now. The IFs are creepy as all hell. Forgot about that.

Aldous still writes (whenever I force him to). He’s working on another science fiction novel, the name of which escapes me.

Dramatic Postwoman: “Why does this legacy lack so many birthdays? Woe is I the lack of progression!”
Wait a seco-… who are you?! Some things went bijanky when the Reads moved and… why am I explaining this to you?!

Dramatic Postwoman: “I demand there be a birthday by the time this chapter is over.”
Orly? Well, who am I to deny my Sims?

Cheri: “My son. You would have made an excellent heir.”
Picking favorites much? Jane will do well, I’m sure of it.

I think Cheri may have mentally jumped ship. Supposedly she is a master painter, but this? Really?
I named it “Man in the Box” before we sold it. I thought it fit.

And before I knew it, prom was upon the Reads.
Aldous would totally be the kid who would pretend to sneak out, only to promise to call his parents as he was sneaking.
Aldous: “We’ll be back by 10!”

They both look completely somber. Maybe that’s just the way of the Reads.
Jane: “I don’t recommend taking any more pictures.”
Alrighty then! Just for kicks, during the prom:
Star became a romantic interest for Aldous
Jane was voted prom queen! But no dances and no romantic interests. 😦

Ayn: “Hey. I’m home.”
Ayn has returned! Not in time for prom, but returned none the less!

Owen was the first to greet Ayn in a very Reads way (book in hand, of course).
I believed Owen missed her very much.

That morning, Aldous was up to some mischief.
Aldous: “We were supposed to have my birthday last night, but we went to prom instead.”
So… morning birthday?
Aldous: “Damn straight.”

Here’s the problem. Aldous is always the first awake, and somehow the air of birthday wafted through the Reads house proceeded in waking all of the Reads.

Jane: “Frammit Aldous, why are you cheering so loud?”
Aldous: “I get to have my own home, and my own wife! Look out adulthood, here I come!”

Aldous: “Ooh, those tickle.”
Ayn: “Oh no… Aldous is getting old.”

Aldous: “Oh. I quite like these pajamas.”
And Aldous is now a Young Adult! I managed to roll his trait (Since I’m such a good player) and got Loves the Outdoors.

And here is Aldous after his full makeover.
I’m really impressed at the genetics that turned up with Owen and Cheri. I really thought their kids would be… well, not as gorgeous.

Owen: “Yeah, that’s right. You’re a stud.”
Well said!

Cheri: “All my babies are growing up. -sniff-“

These two teens followed Jane and Ayn home from school. I figured that’d be perfect for….

Twin birthdays! Alright, alright… I know Aldous just had his birthday, but their age scales were already so screwy that I’m sure they should’ve had their birthdays weeks ago. (So I keep telling myself)

Jane: “Finally! Maybe we can put this legacy thing to practice, eh Ayn?”

Ayn: “They do kind of tickle.”

Jane: “I don’t think there should be sparkles there.”
What, sparkles in your pants?

Aldous: “You’ve forgotten many things this chapter.”
I have indeed. My semester at the university has started again, and I have gotten even busier. I couldn’t have imagined it so.
I forgot to take pictures of the girls, you shall see them in a second though. Also, Ayn when she had her birthday rolled the ‘eco-friendly’ trait. Jane wasn’t as lucky, she was given the ‘shy’ trait (which oddly fits her).
But, the kids are all off sneaking (literally) off to graduation!

Here is everyone… except Ayn. I don’t know where she went actually, probably snuck off somewhere.
Oh, and ignore the plumbob.
Jane: “I feel like a clown…”
Cheri: “We all look like clowns Janie…”

Aldous: “Quickly! To the lab graduation!”
I have no clue why Aldous sneaks around everywhere, he’s done this ever since he was grounded as a teen.
Oh well, it is hilarious anyway.

Three hours later:
Jane: “It’s all over, in my hands, my education!”
Aldous: “The key to my future!”

Jane: “Well! -toss-”
Aldous: “Good buy future, hello story progression!”

Ayn: “Whoo! Story progression, here I come!”
I like that Ayn is looking around for approval.
Ayn: “Right guys? Story progression?”

Owen: “Our babies are all grown up.”
D’aw… they’re so sweet together!

And thus concludes generation 1! Hooray!
More interesting things you all might like to know:
Aldous was voted valedictorian and voted most likely to become a rock star.
Jane was voted most likely to take over the world (HA! Funny, since she is the heir to the legacy… right? Right?)
Ayn was voted most artistic.

Thank you all for bearing with the long overdue chapter. Life has gotten very busy, so maybe hopefully possibly a new chapter will be coming out within the next week.
See you next time, and happy Simming!

More Reads heading your way! I still feel introductions should be formal, but I’m getting to the point where I’m out of corny beginning jokes and the like. I’m sure that we all could use a little less corn in our lives, hm?
Some new things:
A plot may be on the horizon! (Oh my lanta how I try)
The blog color has changed! No more pink to burn out my retinas!
Also, be gentle. Though I call myself tech savvy, I’m quite stupid when it comes to wordpress and css and coding business that goes into making my wordpress look pretty. So, if the blog does funky things, just shrug it off and blame it on me (since it’s more than likely my fault.).

Now really, ON WITH THE SHOW.

I assume you’ve heard the news of the heir poll?
Cheri: “Yes. Jane is to be the heir of the legacy. I’m not even sure she knows what that will entail of her.”
She’ll soon find out.

Aldous: “I’m going to eat something from you fridge!”
Fridge: “Oh no! Some one save me!”
Hoodlum! Terrorizing poor refrigerators!
Aldous has been lurking around like that ever since he got in trouble.

Jane: “So, you unceremoniously made a banner for your signature to announce my heir ship before doing it in the story?”
I’m sorry! I was excited. And, I’ve been working all week, and leave me be!
As Jane just ruined for us, she is indeed our next Reads Family Heir.
A quick recap for those of you who don’t know…
Jane Austen Reads is the third child in the Reads Family. Her traits are Genius, Friendly, Lucky, and Artistic. She likes Hip Hop, Goopy Carbonara, and the color Irish Green.

Synchronized confusion -go!
They’re so cute!

Just checking in on Cheri and Owen. They still have it.
Also, their bathroom is always filthy. I suppose that’s because it’s the only one in a house of five people.

Jane: “I’m going to roam the woods and collect things.”
Okay! Have fun.

Jane: “It is… a cockatoo.”
Another generation of glorious faces!

A masterpiece Cheri.
The ever accomplished painter.

Jane falls into Aldous’ prank. First prank ever in the legacy, all due to Aldous’ outrageous rebellious moodlet.

Jane: “I just wanted to wash this dish!”
That’s a whole lot of water. I actually pulled that prank as a kid, come to think of it.

Aldous: “God I hate water.”
Jane: “Aldous, what is this whole legacy thing anyway?”

Aldous: “She doesn’t know the rules, but you voted for her anyway?”
Stop breaking the fourth wall Aldous. Explain it to your sister.
Aldous: “-SIGH- You have to find a spouse, have kids, then grow old an die.”
Jane: “Aldooous… that just sounds like life! I have NO clue what makes you think there will be some ‘legacy’!”

Aldous: “Look what you’ve done. She is clueless.”

Aldous: “Well, you’ll do fine. I’m sure.”
Jane: “Thanks. Do you want to be really helpful and do my homework?”

Hey Owen! Everything work out today?
Owen: “Yeah… the kitchen was lit on fire today.”

Aldous still calls Star, even when she’s taken.
Aldous: “Love me please.”

Jane: “I’m going out. I have to get out of here.”
Aldous: “Spouse hunting? Good luck.”
Jane: “Whatever.”

Remember Dany Shue? The little kid Jane made friends with?
Yeah, this is what he grew up to become.

Jane: “Oh God. His jeans have tears in them. Don’t make me go through with this.”
HA! Jane was actually super reluctant to meeting him. I don’t blame her.

Dany: “You know, I’m actually not feeling this either.”
Jane: “Yeah, I’m going to go fishing. See ya.”

Jane: “Fufufu… another animal at my mercy.”
Rat(Soon to be Chester): “Ms., now, I beg of you, please don’t step on me.”
Jane: “Not a chance.”

What’s that muffled squeaking coming from your pocket?
Jane: “I wouldn’t worry about it.”

Jane: “This seat taken?”
Anipa: “Not at all. Hmm…”

Anipa: “What brings you here?”
Jane: “I’m not prepared for my future. Actually, I don’t even understand what is expected of me.”
Anipa: “I understand how that is. As a scientist, I’m expected to do amazing, groundbreaking things.”
Jane: “Talk about tough. I’m just supposed to find a spouse.”

Jane: “You have so much pressure on you. How do you cope with it? Everyone is telling me what I should be doing, but other than that, they’re not offering me any help.”

Anipa: “Move at your own pace! It’s your life not theirs!”
Jane: “Okay bye… probably off to go cure cancer… Screw it, I’m going to fish.”

Anipa’s words, however sudden and slightly awkward, got to Jane. Maybe she should take it at her own pace.

Jane: “Hell yeah! I rock! Check out this GOLDFISH!”

Jane then decided to walk her own path…
-.- She’s been wanting Darcy’s attention forever.
Jane: “Darcy… please please please talk to me?”

Darcy: “Jane… how are you?”
Jane: “I’m good Darcy, I’m good.”
Augh… why does he make you smile like that???

Darcy: “Ms. Jane, can I come inside?”
Jane: “Sure, just don’t stand in anyone’s way.”

I’m going to let let Jane chose what she wants to do.
Anywho! I’ll see you all next week, same time, same place.
Keep Calm and Happy Simming!

Velcome back to anozer inshtallment of zee Reads!

Sorry ’bout that, I’ve had a long work week. And it sucked. Anyway, on with the show.

Well done Star! If this were an ISBI, you’d be perfect.

Ladycop: “I sense a teen party ocurring.”
Look, it’s 7am, not much is happening now.

Ladycop: “Heh. Sure is a party.”
Star fails sometimes. We forgive her.

Ladycop: “IT’S 7AM. YOU’RE BREAKING CURFEW.”
Ayn: “Not really. And get out of my bathroom.”
And Ayn is a bad hostess by the way, no one had a good time at the party, especially Urkel.

Owen: “You TOUCHED my stove!”
Aldous: “You’re not concerned with the whole ‘party’ bit? Just the stove?”

Jane: “I think you and Aldous will be great together. Also, why are you still in my house?”
Star: “I had to take a nap somewhere.”

Due to a want Owen rolled, Ayn is off to boarding school. The school of Peace and Love. Fun.
Ayn: “Maybe it’ll teach me to be a better person…”
Aldous: “Or to make friends. See you in four weeks.”

Owen: “I forgive you for touching the stove, Ayn.”
Ayn: “Thanks Dad, but now I have to leave.”
Nice, forgiven before leaving. Owen has excellent timing.

Owen: “I’m going to miss you Ayn.”
Ayn: “You are?! I’ll miss you too Dad!”

Owen was moved by this, and began forgiving all of his children.
Owen: “Life is short Aldous, I’m glad you had Star over for a party!”

Aldous: “Really Dad!? Thanks!”
Aaand got away with it.

Ayn: “Good bye Hedgie! I’ll see you when I get back… whenever that will be.”
Nice zombie eyes Ayn.

Bye Ayn! See you in a while.

Owen was having a rough day apparently. He made Aldous’ favorite, some key lime pie.
Owen: “My little girl is GONE!”

Jane deals with her twin’s void by traversing the local hill side.
Also, I think this is a gorgeous picture.

Jane: “So pure and delicate.”
And this is where I find out that Jane is the winner of the heir poll.
I’ll be honest, I voted, and it was for Aldous. But I believe in Janie.

Owen, did you hear the news?
Owen: “I was pulling for Aldous too… he seemed so prepared. Jane, she has been a little reclusive. I’m not sure she’s the right one.”
Ah, well. We’ll see.

And we shall see indeed. Short chapter this time, a new chapter afterwards is soon to follow.
Happy Simming everyone!
or…
Keep Calm and Carry Bombs!

-shifty eyes-