So long as Sims can breathe or eyes can see

Hi Dad,

Sorry, I know, I never write. There never seems to be time to write. Our classes have a lot of monthly projects or performances or presentations. I'm barely getting the first done when the next one comes up.

At least I'm getting along better with other students. We all have major bitch sessions over lunch and over the group dinners. There are enough group based projects that I've really gotten to know a fair number of those my age. I do feel for the younger kids, some of them are shipped here the minute they turn old enough for school. It's very hard on them.

I'm pleased to hear that Shannon's pregnancy is going well. It must be a relief for both of you that she's over the morning sickness at long last.

Also the checkup in the hospital when they said all was going fine and you were going to be getting a baby girl. It's just as well that both of you agree that a girl would be a good addition to the family. I guess those scans might sometimes be wrong but I'm guessing not.

I'm going to have a little sister? That's cool.

Although, next time Dad, you can leave out some of the details. Some of things in that last letter were definitely TMI!

Tell Shannon that her care packages are much appreciated and quickly devoured. I think a few kids are being friendly just to get a cookie. The key lime pie was delish, in spite of the freezing and shipping. There are a couple of teachers wanting to know if Shannon would consider sending them pies, if they pay for them.

So you are finding that Mason is a bit of a bookworm? He certainly seemed to be surrounded by books at home. Or were you just worried that he was spending too much time banging the baby xylophone?

Actually, it sounds like you and Mason had a very good day before his birthday. Play, books, tickle and a nice stroll around the neighborhood.

So you had a major stint moonlighting at the local pub?

That sounds really great. Especially the bit where the normal bartender told you that your drinks were wasted on his clients. You must be doing something right if he told you that.

I really want to send my apologies to Mason. I really did want to come home for his birthday, but that money you sent let me buy my very own portable keyboard. The school does have a few that can be rented but they are always out of tune. How an electric keyboard gets out of tune is a bit beyond me but they sound awful.

Mason gets to start school next week? Just imagine, you could have had some nice quiet time with Shannon once Mason went to school, but no, there will be another baby before you know what happened.

And yes, he can use my room since the baby will need the crib. I'd warn him not to touch my stuff, but he'll probably think it's all cooty infested anyway, since it belongs to his sister.

So, my cousin Leonardo has a boyfriend? I hope Aunt Brooke and Uncle Hans are ok with that. Still, it sounds like he and James might be a good couple.

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Bonus Pics

Gratuitous Grant butt shot.

I'd forgotten that Johnny had a pretty decent looking tattoo.

Mason grew up in half reasonable clothes