I actually meant to post this much sooner, but my internet went out for almost a week. It was seriously the worst. But still- I survived it by playing the Sims, so I have tons of screenshots for the next few chapters! I have been super busy doing first year teacher stuff- meetings, making copies, turning up the cuteness dial in my classroom to eleven, ect. But school starts in two days and I AM READY. :) Here is a new chapter for all your amazing patience with me. And I've already got another one lined up for sometime next weekend. "Mmmmmmmm, garlic noodles, my favorite!" "It's waaay better than dad's chowder, that's for sure." Somewhere in the house, Austin's hopes and dreams just died a little. Let's check out that badge progress. Mister Matthias has been hard at work. He could probably get those scholarly badges if he ever did his homework. "Hey! Nobody's perfect." "Hahahahahaha- I can't believe you thought you could take my queen with that bishop move! This is advanced chess club Brandon- keep up." Brandon is grandson of BRAD. I guess he didn't inherit his chess skills. Or his taste in sweaters. Nice crocs I guess. *CONFETTI* IT'S BIRTHDAY TIME! YAAAAAY! YEah, that about sums up my level of excitement. First, our lovley young lady-Miranda...... And our strapping young man- Matthias! "Okay, so here's what I was thinking. Now that we're in high school, I've really got to apply myself. If I want to get into a great career I have to start NOW. So I've lined up two different internships, a summer exchange program, and I'm starting a park cleaning initiative- you know- to make me more relatable on my resume." "That's all great and everything- but don't you want to....you know....have fun?" "What about any of that doesn't sound fun?" "I worry about you sometimes Mira....you're the smartest, most accomplished person in school. You can afford to slow down a little. It won't kill you. I just think you should take some time for yourself- hang out with friends or go out somewhere that isn't a charity event or academic program. There's more to life you know." "Oh gee- thanks Guru Matthias." "I mean it. Come on- why don't you come out with me and Leah this weekend?" "Why? So I can watch you and Leah make kissy faces at each other all day. Count me out." "Shut up- it's not like that. She's not even my girlfriend." "Might as well be." "You're trying to change the conversation and it's not going to work. I mean it Mira- come out with us this weekend. You might actually have some fun." "If you say so." "Just think about it. I have to go." "Off to visit your giiiiirlfriend?" "Shut up." Look who graduated to long pants! That's a professional llama scout for 'ya. And yay! It's officially winter- time to decorate! "Auntie Saya....can I ask you something?" "Girlie, you know you can ask me anything- anytime." "Well.....Matthias was saying that he thinks I need to get out more. You don't think I work too hard do you?" "Honestly, sometimes I get tired just watching you. But you're dedicated. And that's amazing. If I had even a fraction of the energy and ambition you have- I might have actually convinced some people to sign my petition for saving the rain forrest." "I get that, but do you think I'm missing out on something?" "Do you have fun? Do you like what you do?" "Yeah. I do. I love my work. I mean, I'm just not a 'social' person. I'd rather just help people than be in the spotlight." "Then that's all you need honey. The only judgement that matters is yours. Matty is just trying to be a good brother- but don't let it get to you." "Thanks Aunt Saya." "Anytime baby girl- now If you'll excuse me- I have a petition that needs signing." "Paaaarrsely, saaaaage, roooooseeemary, and Thyme." I don't think he knows the words....I think he's just listing ingredients from his spice cabinet. "And then he was all like- Why should I care about some endangered rat in the rain forrest? And I was all like because I CARE. And I guess that just isn't good enough for some people." "Honestly Saya, I don't know why you are so overfocused on the Amazonian Vampire Bite, I'm pretty sure they're not endangered." "Yeah, but they might be. One day. And on that day, I intend to be like the #1 supported." "Whatever you say Saya." "Hey- can I ask you guys something?" "Sure son- shoot." "Well, I have this friend. And he really wants to ask out this girl......but he doesn't know how. They've been best friends for so long, and what if she says no? What if she hates me? What if things get weird? Or what if she says yes and then we break up and then I DON'T KNOW!" "Well son, honestly the best thing that you can do is just be up front with her. Honesty the most important thing in a relationship. Women really value that." "Oh yeaaaaah- take advice from the man who has had like one girlfriend for a single day. Nononoononononno, NO. Here's what you should do little man- it's all about the gestures- BIG romantic gestures. That's what women love. I know one time I had this guy who asked me out by writing my name in the sky with colored smoke. I mean- I didn't say yes. But it was MEMORABLE." "Ummmmmmm. Okay." "You know. Maybe I'll just tackle this one myself." That's probably best. This is what happens when you play basketball in the city park without a coat in the middle of winter. You end up feeling a little blue. GET IT? FEELING BLUE? "You know Matty, I don't think ice cream is a very nutritional meal- I thought you were working on your fitness badge?" "I am, but I'm also working on my fun activities badge- so live adventerously Mira." "If you say so." Hey! Powerhouse isn't dead yet! Maybe you can take up your Aunt Maddies place and take over! It looks like Mira was wrong after all- Scout Promotion! Like son, like father. Or something like that. Maybe now we can finally finish that mansion barron aspiration instead of getting the power cut off. "Okay Matty, I thought about what you said. I'll drop my second internship, and I'll hang out with you and Leah on Saturday. But I'm still taking on my park initiative." "That's great! I'm telling you- you won't regret it." Famous last words my friend. It's CHRISTMAS! Er....Winterfest. Same thing. I'll spare you the huge glitterly gif. This time. Let's just take a momment and admire how beautiful the snow is. I really love it! Nothing says Winterfest spirit like synchronized family carols in the entryway to no one. Now if we could get them to take this act on tour, then we'd really be raking in the dough. "No Matty, hang that one a little higher up. If you place them too close together then the whole thing will look lopsided." "I prefer to think of it as eclectic." "Ah! All I want to do is sear some mushrooms!" Watch it Austin! Just because we have a sprinkler system now- I do NOT want another fire mishap. "There! Put it out! See- I could totally be a chef." You just burned mushrooms. And for the last time- no one likes your chowder recipe. "They will one day- I just haven't found the right ingredients yet." "You see kids- I'm that much closer to the grandest of meals!" "Dad, wasn't this recipe supposed to have mushrooms?" "We were out." Look! It's Santa! Okay- NOW I'm done with the gifs. Get in there Miranda! Get something expensive and useless so I can sell it and rebuild the pool! Oh yeah- New Years happened too. Miranda resolved to finish part of her aspiraion. Matthias aspires to start his garden and ask out a certian lady. And Austin........ "This. This is the year I will perfect my chowder recipe!"
"DAD NO!"
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