Chapter 5: How quickly they grow!

Martin (3.2) quickly grew to a thoughtful and not too ugly toddler. Yes, the Reinboe face is starting to get diluted.

Alone among the family, Margaret was paying the most attention to number two, and they soon became best friends. Perhaps she sensed that he was being left in the shadow. In any case, after she became an elder she lost much of her interest in earning more and more money and buying stuff, and thought more of her family.

Meanwhile, Maritza (3.1) relentlessly expanded her social network. We are going to see more of the younger girl in this picture. A lot more... but not all of her. ^^

Maritza became a teen, and once again everybody and their pet hampster and their toy robot cheered like crazy, because, you know, Maritza is evidently the main character in this story without asking me. Well, what can I do? I'm just an invisible guardian angel after all.

Nobody had thrown a wild party when her brother became a schoolkid, but at least his paternal grandparents were actually there. They seemed to be thinking, "at least he has survived this far, that's something."

Magnus, sensing a fellow knowledge seeker, inducted his grandson in the mysteries of chess and logical thinking. He was quite pleased with the boy's progress.

And Tosha was, as usual, pregnant.

Some young people just don't have respect for the suffering of pregnant women.

Some young people have unfortunate incidents in the back yard while hunting for their own dessert. Thus the expression "just desserts".

Luckily Martin never resented his sister's place in the spotlight. He just wasn't interested in being popular, just in learning new skills. Here he is learning to dance by imitating his sister's steps. And yes, he looks like a sissy when he does that.

Mathias (3.3) is born! Rejoice, you know you want to! Meanwhile in the background, the proud father is relaxing with a cup of coffee after the ordeal. 'Nobody is cheering on ME, even though without MY participation there would never have been a baby in the first place. And people talk about sexual equality.'

Toy stoves are for babies! I am making REAL food, even if I have to climb the kitchen drawers to do it!
(Thanks go to Dizzy2's "Smarter Food Serving 2g" hack from MTS2.)

Is that an ugly mug? It sure looks like an ugly mug to me. But at least Mathias (3.3) is now a toddler.
(Babies far prefer to level up with teens. If you want to have an adult do it, you will probably have to buy them a cake. Don't ask me why.)

So Marisa Bennet has a good heart after all, despite her tendency to get into fistfights in public places, ruining the atmosphere on outings. Too bad we are not looking for any more family Sims for a generation or two or three. Still, she walks away with her life. Besides, she is Benjamin Long's arch enemy, which is always a bonus.

"Help! Someone help! Elise has finally lost her marbles!"
"MUAHAHA! FEAR ME, MORTALS! I AM THE MISTRESS OF HELL!"
"Someone call the fire department!"
"Soneone call the police!"
"Someone call an exorcist!"

Hey, look who grew up to become cute! Finally! Happy birthday to you, pretty boy!