Chapter 5:No Longer a Teen, Not Quite an Adult

My baby girl is growing up she just graduated high school with honors I might add.  On top of that her 18th birthday is today.  I feel at peace knowing that I've watched Abbie grow from momma's little girl to a teenager to now a young adult.  Boy does time fly.  I feel as I get older I should really treasure these moments.  We had a small birthday get together for Abbie.  Of course, her dad didn't show up I don't know why I should be surprised the man hasn't helped me on bit while I was raising her.  I have made her into what she is today not him and that is kind of sad in a way.

We enjoyed some cake and a little bit of time together. After a few hours of getting in some quality mom and daughter time Abbie decided she wanted to treat herself to a new look for her 18th birthday.  When she came home I was a little surprised my baby know longer looked like  a teen but not quite an adult.

Well not long after her birthday Abbie tells me that she has a boyfriend. A boy from school that she used to bring over. Go figure. Anderson Price also graduated from the same high school with honors and comes from a respectful family and I can tell her really cares for her.  I am glad to see her happy.  Later on in the week Abbie and I discuss her future because I won't be here forever I get older every day that goes by.  She tells me she isn't sure that she wants to go to college and that she is thinking she would really like to follow me in my footsteps and become a painter.  I think this over and I am really excited. Not only is she a great painter but she has so much potential to be better then I am and really make some good money. I give her some contacts for her to call so she can start a career.  

Chapter 4: Life is a Masterpiece

Can you believe today I painted my very first masterpiece???  I can barely believe it myself.  I put it up on my wall for everyone to see.  You see I couldn't dare part with it, it being my first masterpiece you know.  It has taken many months, and years to master the fine art of painting.  Many sleepless nights, and good profits at the end of each project.  

 

 

I can't complain my life has turned out pretty awesome.  I make pretty good money when I sell one of my paintings and I am glad to say I am only a few months, possibly years away from being a master of sculptures too.  On top of my career doing really well.  I have a wonderful 3 bedroom, one bath house on a great piece of land.  Best of all Abbie is now a teenager and doing really well.  She has made the honor roll every year that she has been in high school.  She even seems to have a crush on a young boy named Anderson Price.  She has gone to his house a few times and he has been to ours.  He is a nice kid I can tell he comes from money but that doesn't bother me.  You would never know it the kid is the best well behaved kid ever.  I wonder as I get older what life is going to bring Abbie as she gets closer to graduating high school.  Will she go on to college, move, or be a painter like her momma.

Months go by and before you know its my birthday. I wouldn't mind forgetting about it but who wants to admit their old.  Abbie says, "Mom your not old 65 is the new 35."  She is so sweet but boy do I feel the old age setting in these days so I wasn't too excited about being another year older.  I decided to boycott it all together until Abbie made me a cake and said, "You have to at least make a wish."  Well, my wish was to finish my life with as many days with my daughter, and see her grow up and hopefully find a good man and marry and do something with her life.  And then I will feel like my life is a true masterpiece and I can go on and be truly happy.

Chapter 3:Single mom

Life has been very different since the first day I brought Abbie home.  I have learned to manage taking care of her and myself quite well.  I registered as self employed painter since it is my true passion and I get quite a lot of money for my paintings now.  It is still hard to believe something I painted is up on someone's wall.  Abbie is growing up fast and it seems like yesterday I brought her home from the hospital.  Ethan only came by once to see her and that was when she was about 2 weeks old.  He hasn't had anything to do with her since.  I feel sad for her that she will never have a father daughter relationship that she deserves.  In a way I am glad because I can be selfish and keep her all to myself.  

Before I knew it Abbie was a year old. We had a small birthday party just me and her. I can't believe she is a toddler and into everything let me tell you!!!  I was able to get her some toys and a toy chest at a consignment shop  for her birthday and she just loved them. She had no clue they were used. You couldn't even tell they looked practically brand new. 

In my spare time when I am not taking care of Abbie, or painting it seems like I sleep. I used to really enjoy gardening but who has time to keep up with that. Sometimes being a single mom can be hard but it has its perks. Months go by and I finally get Abbie potty trained man was that hard. It seems like it would be easier to do anything else then to get her to use the "big girl potty."  None the less we were able to do it she now uses the potty well and pull ups you never know!!!  

A few weeks go by and I decide its time to teach her to walk and talk. I figured we could start with walking then talking.  Believe it or not she mastered both learning how to walk and talk in no time.  This being a mommy thing is working out pretty good even if I do it by myself. 

I don't have any hard feelings towads Ethan anymore I figure its his loss.  If he wanted to be part of our lives he would be.  I try not to focus on the bad parts of my life all I can do is move on and do the best for Abbie and I.  

Its been a long few years but I've managed to make quite the little home for Abbie and I.  Its nothing grand but I've worked hard and giving her a great place to live with any luxaries I can afford.  My birthday came and went so I decided it was time for a change.  What kind of change you ask???A new hairstyle to go with a cooler older me.  I really like it and I feel really good about myself. 

Lord I do npt know where the time goes by.  Abbie's birthday is her already and my little girl is growing up.  She starts school in a couple of days. Its crazy to think what my life would have been like if I didn't decide to move away from home.  Speaking of home my parents are talking to me again and I guess I am no longer dead to them.  You could probably think Abbie for that.  Its nice to see them and for them to be apart of our lives. They came in for her birthday and we had cake.

After her party my parents had to leave since its a long trip back home so I could understand.   I am just glad they were able to come.  Later on that day Abbie and I went to the park and played on the swings just the two of us.  

Chapter 2: Love what good is it???

My life lately seems like an up and down roller coaster.  Just when I think things are going good I meet a guy.  His name is Ethan Scott we seemed to have really hit it off. For the past few months we have been going on dates and hanging out. I was having such a great time until the night I fell in love with him. I confessed my love for him and he admitted he enjoyed spending time with me too.  However, he  wasn't sure if he was ready for a serious relationship so he figured  we should take it slow and see where it goes. I was game for that after all I did say I love him.

About a week later I find out that was just a line to get a little action. I was so overwhelmed with the love I felt for him that I was blind.  I kept waiting for him to ask me to be his girlfriend.   Well he never asked. The following day I found out I was pregnant. Oh my, here I am trying to make something of myself and I go get myself knocked up by the first guy that looks my way.  I do not really even have a steady job I just get income from doing odd jobs like my painting, selling my fruit from my gardens and hacking computers. Well I was hacking until I fried my computer. I can't afford a new one now with a baby coming.

Speaking of baby I finally told Ethan about the baby and he was excited for me like he didn't have any part in this. Good luck he says. So I yell at him, "What about me, what about the baby???" "Aren't you going to be there for us????" Well he left so that was my answer. 

A few more months go by and I scrounge up some money and do a little remodel to prepare for the baby. I even got a crib that was really expensive but I couldn't resist.  Days, weeks and the last few months go by and before I know it I'm in labor all by myself. I am so scared to take care of this baby with no help from Ethan or no other family support.   

I would like to introduce you to Abbie. The most precious beautiful baby in the world. I forgot all about my troubles when I saw her sweet face. I will take care of her and try to give her the best life I can give. I now can not imagine life without her in it.

Chapter 1: And I made this decision because???

So I was able to find some decent land in the new town of Sunset Valley, Ca. It was really expensive and pretty much left me broke.  Never knowing what it was like to be broke at first I didn't make that big deal of it until I started spending what I had left. I needed some necessities you know?? For instance, a bed, shower you get the point.  After my quick realization that I would need to get a job my mood dropped slightly but none the less I got a newspaper that day and looked through the classify ads. 

Just my luck there wasn't anything in the ads that I was qualified for.  I was a little discouraged so I decided to paint.  Buying an easel so I could paint was really my only indulgence.  It really puts me in a good state of mind.  I also like to do sculptures, and eventually would like to own my own gallery to show my work. Those are dreams that may not happen for a while but I am rather determined and will get there one day. 

A week goes by and everyday that week I check the classified ads and finally the last day of the week it pays off there is a Science job that I think hmm maybe I can do that at least for now.  So I go and apply. To my luck they were really needing someone so they did an on spot interview.  I got the job which is pretty exciting because I am down to $100 dollars.  I start the following day I am pretty excited and can not wait to start doing something with my life.  Maybe after I get my career going I might be able to meet a guy and go on a few dates but that isn't a priority at the moment.

This job sucks, I am no good at it no matter how hard I try to do better I just don't get any better. I plan on giving it a few days before I quit. I shouldn't quit but its making me so unhappy.  I think I would rather flip burgers then go one more day here! So its final I will quit first thing in the morning. In the mean time I will paint. 

I am back to where I was before I got that stupid job.  No money and no job is starting to make this leaving home idea of mine feel like a bad idea.  At least at home I had my family, money and no worry about having to get a job just so I can pay bills, buy stuff I want and need. Oh and not to mention at home I had a maid and a butler now I have to do it myself. That part isn't so bad seeing how I don't own much of anything.  Days like this make it hard to not just pack up and go home.  I hope I can make it through the next days, weeks maybe even months.

Prologue:The Story of The Hamilton's

Hi my name is Iris, Iris Hamilton.  I come from a very selfish, wealthy family. Let me tell you a little about my family and myself.  My family has been extremely wealthy for generations now and because of that they lost touch with reality and the simple things.  I am not like my family, I do not mind being rich but who doesn't right??  However, I've been able to see past money and my family does not understand that and some choices I have made.  After I graduated high school I decided that life had to be more then just money.  I am not interested in being a lawyer or a doctor like everyone else in my family.  So, I have decided to leave my family and start a new life far away from them.  A decision they will never understand this is the story of my life and hopefully generations after me.

Chapter 5: And Then There was 7

Life has gotten a little crazy in the Taylor household. Maggie started school, Jackson is now a toddler getting into everything and they just found out Evelyn is pregnant again. Vj has gotten a few raises so they have been able to do a little remodeling to their home. They have added an upstairs and so far it includes a bedroom and a bathroom.  When they have more money Vj has big plans of expanding their upstairs he overheard Evelyn talking to one of girlfriends on how she would really like a laundry room. He thinks, when they have enough money he will put one of those in for her.

One day Evelyn was going over their bills and budgets and decided that they could afford a made if they cut back on certain stuff like repairing stuff themselves. She told Vj it is just to hard on me to take care of the kids, myself and keep the house clean so they agreed and called the maid service right away.  

Months went by and finally Evelyn went into labor they went through the usual. Vj freaked out while Evelyn was getting ready to leave for the hospital. Weren't they surprised when out came not one, not two but three baby girls. Vj passed out from excitement and being exhausted.  So now they are a house of 7 with their 3 new baby girls, Rachel, Raegan and Rosalie.  Evelyn thought to herself, "I think we are done with having kids."   Having a big family is all she ever wanted now all Evelyn wants to do is get home but all 3 new baby girls to sleep and hit the bed herself.

 Rachel

 Raegan

Rosalie

Oh and I forgot to mention Rachel and Rosalie have the vampire traits. Evelyn isn't quite sure what to make of that but she is pretty sure it is going to make her job of raising them a little bit more interesting and a heck of a lot harder. She figures if she can give birth to five children raising two vampires can't be that hard or can it??

Chapter 4:Growing up with Kids all Around

Life has been a little crazy for the Taylor Family.  Evelyn has given birth to their first child Maggie, and then not shortly after Jackson came along.  Evelyn being a family oriented sim is delighted about the starting of their family and the life they are making together. 

Now they only need 3 more children to fulfill Evelyn's lifetime wish. Seeing how easy it is to get her pregnant I don't think it will be a problem.  Now she's been on and off of maternity leave and hasn't been able to to much with her job however she did master the guitar and she was extremely proud of that.  Vj is loving his ghost busting job and has been promoted twice and its looking like he has finally found his groove.  They have been taking turn taking care of the children since they can not afford a nanny just a babysitter every now and then.  They have slowly been doing better money wise but having 2 children to take care of isn't cheap.  Luckily, Evelyn gets money for being on maternity leave or it would be really hard to try and live comfortable.  Vj thinks shes a little bit crazy for wanting 3 more children but he feels like if that is what will make her happy he will help trying. 



Evelyn and Vj have been working hard on getting little Maggie to talk, walk and be potty trained and its finally paid off. She has even masters the xyloophone.  Before you know it she will be in school but until that time they are enjoying every minute they get to spend with her.

Now little Maggie isn't alone she has a little brother Jackson.  She can't wait until he is a little bit bigger and they can play together. Until then she keeps playing with her toys until he is old enough to play too. 

Chapter 3: Who needs a job!

Well Vj was getting a lot of bad reviews in his current job as a professional arcitect.  Clearly he wasn't meant to design houses. Only about 2 of his customers were actually satisfied with his work so he decided to quit it before it got worse and look for better opportunities that were out there. He got a newspaper and searched the local jobs there wasn't much to choose from other then a stylist, cook and ghost hunter. He tried picturing himself as a cook and a stylist and shook his head he couldn't do those things.  So he called the number for the ghost hunter and asked for some information. After he talked with them about the job it sounded awesome.  Pretty much people will pay him to go into their houses dressed up like a ghostbuster and get these spirits! He thinks to himself, "Damn I bet I'll be good at this."

Well after his first day on the job he was hooked. It really was awesome he did 2 houses and got all 10 of the ghost and each client was satisfied with the work he did. He is really starting to feel good about this choice he made and really hopes it will pay off financially. On the downside he is completely wore out.

New Beginnings..

Its been a few months since Vj and Evelyn were married and are enjoying life. Vj just got a job offer too good to resist. Vj is really enjoying being an architect even if not all his clients like his work. He feels like all that matters is that most of them like it and he can approve on his skill. He has done a few jobs and it is really helping on their income.   

After one night Evelyn started to feel very sick. She thought surely I can't be catching the flu it must be something else I am super healthy. So she thinks well maybe I am pregnant and runs to the drug store and gets a pregnancy test. Sure enough she finds out its true. Not so sure what Vj's reaction is going to be she is a little nervous when she goes to tell him. 

Their having a baby and everyone is excited.  They both wonder will it be a girl or a boy?? Twins or triplets?? Evelyn gets a notice from work that she gets a few days off during the pregnancy so she works on her guitar skill she really would like to master it so she could move on mastering the piano. A few days and some hideous maternity clothes go buy and they get anxious.

Vj feels that they don't have enough money to purchase everything they need for the baby so he goes on a scavenger hunt.  He goes and collects rocks, bugs, gems, and more rocks and bugs.  It pays off pretty well he got a few thousand out of it and is feeling pretty stoked about it. He thinks who knew all this crap would bring in so much moola. 

Suddenly, Evelyn goes into labor and they both start freaking out because they haven't even bought baby furniture yet. While Evelyn goes into labor Vj starts freaking out. Evelyn decides to go to the hospital and after a few minutes Vj follows..