Week FourDiem

I finally got to play Silver Bend!!!! We’re back for Week 4, with the Diems. Pony married Ambi and they so far have five children. Left to Right, Delilah, Heather, and Jonah.

Pony is holding Julie and Ambi is holding Rebecca the most recent set of twins. Both Pony and Ambi want ten kids, so

there’s bound to be a few more by the end of the week.

“Baba.” Rebecca cooed when Ambi picked her up.“Someone’s a stinky baby.” He told her fondly. “And

awake too early.”Soon Rebecca would be toddling around getting into

everything. And then she would be a child going off to school. They grew up so fast.

Speaking of growing up too fast. The school bus came shortly after the sun came up. Delilah heaved a sigh,

theis was her last day in elementary school. Tomorrow she would go to the high school all by herself. Being the

oldest sucked.

“So the kids are gone and the twins asleep. Wanna try for number six?” I suggested.

“Are you sure you want ten kids?” Ambi asked, leaning back against the headboard.

“You’re kiddin’ right? I see your want panel, you see mine. And it’s great for a BACC and points for the legacy.”

No lullaby, but I pasted a smile on her face as I headed off to Diem Digs. We still had time, thanks to the elixir of

life. It gave Ambi and me time together. I’m going to enjoy every moment of it.

Diem Digs was coming along slowly. I was accumulating more and more permanent inventory. Eventually I would have to finish the walls, but I wasn’t in any

particular hurry.

Silver Bend’s newest resident makes her first public appearance.

“Pony when do I get a house? All I have is a phone.” Gabie complained

“All in due time. Do you have it?”“Of that thing, yes. I still don’t get what I have to do with

it.”“Just keep it close.”

I closed up shop when Gabie left. I spent some time digging to replenish her wares.

Back home Bane was starting to show his age. I’m not ready for him to grow old. Losing him again so soon.

Even if it was only temporarily.

Happier news was that the crops were growing rapidly. Her peppers and eggplants were ready for harvesting. I would have to think of something to do with the excess

pretty soon.

“Mom why doesn’t Jonah have to do homework?” Heather complained with a whine.

“He’ll do his too. Now what’s 9 times 9?”“81.” Heather sighed resigned.

I will get my kids to college, which meant no skimping on the homework.

“You can’t hold me for long Copper!” Bran protested.“You’ll never steal in this town again you dirty rat!”

Jonah said trying not to giggle.He tried to get Bran to come with him everyday. His

mom would give him an extra couple hours to play if he brought a friend home.

Bran had to miss Delilah’s birthday party. The first teen birthday in Silver Bend.

“Make a wish Delilah.” Ambi shouted.“I don’t know what to wish for.” She said.

“Anything you really really want.” I encouraged.

“I got it.” Delilah shouted and blew out the candles.

“So this is what being a teenager is like.”“So what did you wish for?” Heather wanted to know.“I want to own five level 10 businesses. I’m gonna be

the most successful person in Silver Bend.”

Being the birthday girl didn’t exempt Delilah from her share of caring for the garden.

It was my night to take care of the twins. When one went to sleep the other woke up crying.

“I got to quit have twins.”I sighed.

I managed to catch some shut eye. I spent the next morning checking up on the other residents of Silver

Bend. My little town was off to a good start.

“Hey sweet thang, wanna go on a date?” Ambi said seductively.

“Why are you talking like that?” I giggled, “I guess going on a date is the only way I can fix your English.”

…

Ambi left Pony to catch up on her sleep. He headed to Ambian Sounds with Delilah in tow. She wanted to learn

how to operate a business.

“This is the hardest skill to learn so we’ll start here today.”

“Come on Dad, I’ll hire people to do this.” “You’re not going to be that successful out of the gate.

You’ll have to start small like your mom and I did.” Ambipointed out, “Success is a marathon not a sprint.”

“This place is really coming together Ambi.” Sandy said as she gave Ambian Sounds rank 4.

“Thanks Sandy.”“Putting the kids to work I see.” Sandy grinned, “hope it

goes well.”

“She’s getting the hang of it.”“Frammit.” Delilah swore as the drawer rammed her

stomach yet again.

In no time they were out of stock. “Alright Delilah, time to start on that next badge.”

“I’m coming.” Delilah sighed.

Back home, I finally corralled Jonah into doing his homework.

“Alright spell Melanurus Wrasse.” I instrusted.“Mom why is half our vocabulary words the names of

fish?”“Why are.” I corrected.

“Do I have to eat the cake?” Heather complained, it was yet another birthday at the Diem house.

“No, just have to sing happy birthday to your sisters.” I said thankfully, who knew kids could get tired of cake.

Julie and Rebecca looked a lot like they’re older siblings. Julie (long hair) had my nose, while Rebecca (short hair)

had Ambi’s.Julie was very playful but a bit on the shy side. While

Rebecca was more outgoing, but lazy.

Potty-training began immediately, even with out smart milk to aid in the progress.

Heather and Jonah took outrageous advantage of their parents’ preoccupation. They snuck outside in their

pajamas to build sand castles.

Even though Jonah and Heather didn’t sleep well, I sent them to school. I had a plan to get her kids into college. I’m opening up a club. I bought a stretch of land for the

new College Club.

Right before I could leave, her latest pregnancy popped. “I’m going anyway.” I told my baby.

“Are you sure this isn’t cheating?” Ambi asked.“Yes, everybody does it. Keika gave me the idea on the phone yesterday.” I said huffing and puffing a bit, they needed to get a car. “I decided not to charge $9,999 an hour. Only $1,000. I can’t bring myself to charge that

much.”

With some frenzied building and almost all of their funds, College Club was built and furnished. I figured poker tables were the biggest draw, but I want to test out some other things too. So I added a hot tub and

karaoke machine.

Amanda was the first playable to visit. I didn’t charge her to come in, not wanting to bankrupt my neighbors. Amanda could read Ambi like an open book and made a

killing of him in poker.

The townies of Silver Bend had a chance to show of their dances moves. Toby had some anger issues he worked

out on the dance floor.

Even Ambi couldn’t resist the call of the dance floor. “It’s time to go, hun.” I said, my feet and back hurt

despite the energizer.“One more song!” Ambi insisted.

After a short rest, it was back to work. This time toddler training. Ambi loaded both girls with smart milk and we

got busy.

Thursday morning they were back at it. “Bottle!” Julie said proudly.

“I think you two switched places.” I sighed because of Rebecca silence.

Ambi went to work briefly, only to be met by a pretty but unforgiving reporter.“This place is horrible, who even likes jukeboxes anymore.” She sneered. “I’m giving you

a bad review. This is not the kind of place the people need in Silver Bend.”“You realized my wife is the founder right?” Ambi asked dumbfounded

“Don’t you try to change my mind.” She snapped and stormed out.

Delilah took a stab at making mac and cheese. “Is it supposed to be black?” Jonah asked.

“It’s Cajun style.” Delilah said crunching through a mouthful.

Heather crept downstairs early Friday. She was tired of the same old hair style. She played with her hair in the

mirror until she found a new style that suited her.

“Hey Hanna!” Dagmar said when the dogs rushed to greet her. “Is that Courage? He’s gotten so big.”

“Wuff” Hanna yipped and wagged her tail.

I skipped working Friday and spent some time in my garden. The kids had been doing most of the work. But

I liked getting back to earth.

I try to lay down for a nap, but the moment I got comfortable I went into labor.

“AMBI!!!!” I screamed.

Emma was soon born. Another red hair blue eyed baby.“Just one blonde baby is all I ask. How do six of you have

red hair?” I sighed, “I still love you though Emma.”

Emma washed and fed. It was time for her older sisters’ birthday again.

“Yay. We’re big now!” Julie clapped her hands together, “I can build suncastles now!”

“Look at my hand it’s all blurry.” Rebecca laughed.“Oh dear, Come downstairs with me Rebecca.” I called to

her daughter.

“There is that better?” I asked fitting glasses on Rebecca’s nose.

“So my hands aren’t supposed to be blurry?”“Not ideally.” I replied. “Those glasses suit you perfectly.”

“I think I’m ready to stop having babies.” I said relaxing with Ambi.

“You sure, we’re not far from ten.” Ambi asked, “You still want a blonde baby.”

“I guess one more try wouldn’t hurt.”

“I love you Ambi.” I sighed happily snuggling up to him.“Right back at you.” He murmured.

Saturday morning I rounded all her able bodied children outside for an early morning hike. I wanted them out of

the way for renovations.

Only Ambi and Emma stayed behind, tucked away in the master bedroom.

The house was working but it was cramped and all the children had to share the front room like sardines.

Thanks to the club, they had quite a nest egg saved for renovations. A whole third story was added for the kids’

bedrooms.

There was finally a proper nursery, no more babies shoved in the kitchen or a bedroom.

Ambi and I headed to the club to recoup the losses of the renovations. The witches were making their

presence on the island known. I tried not to worry, these were different covens than the ones on Laguna

Isle.

It took some time but the customers started pouring in. Christy and Sandy gave the club rank 2 and 3.

Once home I found myself spending time with Delilah.“Mom, when can I open my first business?”

“Soon, I’ve already placed the lot.” I smiled, Don’t grow up so fast. “Do you got a boyfriend yet?”

“Are you kidding? There’s no boys around here, I’m the only one at high school.”

That was true. But not for long. It was Jonah’s and Heather’s birthdays.

Heather ran her hands down her newly grown up body.“This is awesome.” She grinned, she wanted to grow up to be a Captain Hero and establish Silver Bend’s police

force. And have a huge family like her mom.

Jonah didn’t let growing in a geeky sweater slow him down. He was going to be a professional party guest.

Maybe his parents would take him to the club and show him the ropes.

It was little Emma’s birthday too. I wondered where she got such curly hair from. Emma was a little neatnik, but a laid back one, she had a few more nice points than her

siblings.

The birthday celebrations went a little late. Silver Bend’s newest teens couldn’t make the grade.

Ambi chuckled and left them alone. They would learn their lesson after this.

I popped out of bed with a not so surprising surprise.“Please be blonde little one.”

The sun was up, but no one was in sight. The Gypsy breathed a sigh of relief. She was told to be careful of

the Diem house. Pony had a rocky relationship with the mythical elements. But still, they earned a genie lamp.

And He had his own plans. She thought it was silly, but it was hard to argue with Him.

Unaware of the Gypsy’s gift, Heather was helping out with Emma.

“Good girl Emma.” She said tickling the girl’s feet, “Lucky you getting an actual nursery.”

“’Eather!” Emma giggled.

Jonah was the first to find the lamp.“I’m the all powerful Genie, what is your wish.” The

genie demanded when Jonah opened the lamp.“Money, I want a drum set. But my parents don’t want to

buy one for me.”“As you wish!”

I almost forgot it was Sunday. I called up Amanda Colours.“Hey Amanda why don’t you and Thai bring the kids over for the afternoon.”

“Sure, you should call Keika too.”“I tried, but her psychic advised against leaving the house today. You can’t

ignore psychics.”“Bummer, I’ll be over in a bit.”

“Nice pjs Pony.” “Hey don’t laugh, I’m pregnant and they’re comfy.”

“DeiIiah do we have to work in the garden all day?” Julie complained.

“The more you whine the longer it’ll take to finish.” Delilah said not bothering to turn around. She loved the

smell of the earth. The pole beans were finally ready.

“Higher Heather higher!!!” Bran laughed.“Okay higher it is!”

All her hard work paid off. She earned gold badge in no time.

Heather stirred the mac and cheese. Her parents let her make the family meal for the night. She hoped her

siblings would like it.

I snuggled next to Ambi, his sun warm skin smelled better than any perfume. Heather could feed the littles,

I couldn’t bring myself to get up.

Legacy

.5 Founder point

.5 2nd GenMoney

No current pointsFamily Friends

1 (4 Family Friend .25 ea)

Impossible wantsNo current points

Platinum GravesNo current points

GhostsNo current points

Business

No current points

Family Breed

.5 Pet created in CAS

.25 Mate created in CAS

Seasons

No current points

Bon voyage

No current points

Free Time

No current points

Collections

No current points

Master

No current points

Handicaps

No current points

Overflow

No current points

Penalty

-3 Maxmotives

-1 Spouse made in CAS

Rotation: Week 4Households: 1 of 4Playable Sims: 15# Of Total Residents(PS + Gravestones): 15

Community Lots: 5Business Districts: 0Universities: 0Downtown: No

SM: 3

Population: 45

CAS Available: 2

University Funds: $156,658(+134,233)(10% taken of available funds taken daily)# of Fires: 1# of Burglaries: 1 # of Electrocutions: 0# of Graves: 0

Businesses:Diem Digs – Pony Diem – 5Ambian Sounds – Ambi Diem - 3College Club – Pony Diem - 3Colouriffic – Thai Colours – 5iRobot – Amanda Colours – 5Goddess Spa – Keika Clitheroe – 0Careers:Slacker: 0 of 1 (Thai Colours)

So I haven’t done a good job with my New Years resolutions. Well

other than quit drinking Dr. Pepper. I officially quit that. I got a puppy

back in February and puppies take up more of your time than you can imagine. He’s finally getting of an

age where he can stay out of trouble for longer periods. So I managed to finish a Silver Bend update. And my

job schedule is changing so I’ll actually have time in the evenings to play. Happy Simming everyone and

thanks for your patience.