The Kirkman Family- Week 2

Family Connections

Weekly Update Written by: Amanda




The week started off nice. Dad told me Owen Adams came over that morning after Elise, Patrick, and I had headed off for school. He did say that the stay was pleasant, but he knew it was hard on Mom. Gramps did marry Ms. Thomas and it has made Mom sad that he isn't around anymore.




With the money that was coming in from Mom and Dad's jobs they were able to earn enough to buy a car to go to work.

[They still had sell stuff. Victoria wouldn't leave for work since the school bus, and the carpool for Daniel and Victoria came at the same time. Victoria wouldn't get in the carpool and I had to get them a car for Victoria to be able to go to work. That needs to get fixed.]




It was Elise's and my birthday that Monday night. Elise got to grow up first as she is the older twin. She decided that she was a romance oriented person who wants to be a mad scientist. She told me later that she would make millions off selling love potions of her own design.




I got to grow up after that. I didn't like the Elise had picked out the better looking of the outfits that we bought. We only had money for two outfits and these were the only two outfits that fit me. Plus, since I'm more family oriented this outfit fits Elise's aspiration more. I want to be Mayor of Prosperity Heights. I might change a few rules when I get there.




For all Elise is a romancer, Elise loves to play with Patrick. I'm sure she will make a good mother some day. That is if she gets married at all. I hope she does.




We all had breakfast together, except for Father. He had to finish up a report on the missing person's case he mentioned last night. The girl had been found and the final reports were being written.




Gramps came over later that day. I'm glad he came over, it will make mom happy. I know she is happy for him, but sad at the same time since he isn't around here anymore. He has even gotten a job to help make his family life easier there. He enjoys having the job according to Father who talked with him for a long time.




Gramps spent some time getting to know Patrick some more now that Patrick is a child. Gramps moved in with Mrs. Thomas shortly after Patrick grew up. I know Patrick is happy to know his grandfather.




We finally got to all sit down and have breakfast together. I really enjoy when we get to do these things as it brings us all closer together. I hope we continue to do this for a long time.




It was Patrick's birthday that day, so I spent the day playing with him. We decided we would have fun outside having a water baloon fight first. I know he enjoys the personal attention he is getting.




Patrick grew up and had a good outfit to wear. We had enough money to go to a pretty nice store for his clothes. Part of it was due to the fact that Elise and I grow up together and have to split the clothes money for the year. Patrick was more interested in having a good time. He also wants to be a criminal mastermind. He didn't tell Dad and I don't blame him. At least Patrick won't have to live in the house when he grows up.




I think Elise is going to the type of romancer that is focused on only one person. Will enjoy falling in love with one person and having all of the trappings that come with it. I'm not sure if her and her spouse will get engaged and/or married or whether they will simply live in the same house.




Three of the local teens came home with us from school, Meadow Thayer, Ivy Copur, and Sophie Miguel. We ate dinner together, though Mom was busy working on making sure the newspaper people didn't goof up on their facts for the last minute articles.




Patrick actually cleaned the shower without us having to ask him. I'm sure he will make a good husband for someone. If he can keep himself out of Dad's jails, that is.




Here is what the house looks like after one week is done. Not too much growth occured this week.



Week 2 Progress:
-Number of Sims: 5
-Age range: adult to teen
-Net Worth: $19,032
-Cash: $2,171
-Daniel's skills: 3/1/0/3/2/0/2
-Victoria's skills: 3/0/3/0/0/2/2
-Amanda's skills: 1/1/0/0/0/2/1
-Elise's skills: 1/0/0/0/1/0/1
-Patrick's skills: 1/2/2/0/2/1/0
-Daniel's job: Desk Sergeant
-Victoria's job: Fact Checker
-Amanda's job: Trash Talker
-Elise's job: Lab Glass Scruber
-Patrick's job: File Clerk