1.17 It's my party and I'll cry if I'm hungry

Previously on It's a Wonder-full Life: Frank and Diana settled into life with two children. It's all going pretty well so far, actually!



Even though Diana's hardly been to work at all since she met Frank, she still needs more friends if she's going to build her clientele. Therefore, we threw another party for Linda's first birthday!



Frank is a little bored by the whole thing, but everyone else seems to have a nice enough time. If only Diana actually got a chance to talk to anyone! Why does it take so long to get a kid to a cake?



Time for sparkles!





She's cute! I feel like she looks more like Frank than Diana, too. He must have some pretty strong genes. I was a little disappointed that she didn't get lavender hair to go with her purple complexion, but I suppose I can always change that if I pick her for torch holder.



Diana had to head off to work immediately after the sparkles, though. Linda grew up hungry and everyone ignored her while they ate her cake!



Clark was ignored, too, but he was happily working on his musical ability. Good job, Clark!



Really, any one of you who are complaining about the screaming toddler could totally give the poor child a bottle.



It's about time, Frank! He let her scream through the whole party and only fed her after everyone had gone home! I appreciate his parenting skills, but he could move a little faster!



Then again, he did get everyone fed and put to bed while Diana was gone so I can't complain too much.



Frank then fell asleep in the rocking chair.



Everything was going so well that I sent Diana to the police station after her shift at the Gypsy Wagon. She had an opportunity to teach negotiation skills, which should help her at work. I'm very excited that she can be gone from the household for that long without anyone dying or getting removed by social workers! After two back to back maternity leaves, Diana really needed to spend a little time away from home.

1.16 New Normal

Previously on It's a Wonder-full Life: Clark had a birthday and learned a couple of skills. Frank finally stopped being a wolf. And Linda was born... and she's purple!


I don't know who broke the sink, but everyone is way too exhausted to deal with it so I had Diana call a repairman.



But the paparazzi chick decided to flirt with him and keep him from actually fixing anything! Go away, pap. How long until we can afford a fence? Frank? If you're going to insist on keeping Diana pregnant, you're going to have to bring in some money.



The little family is doing well, though. I can't tell you how excited I am that Linda is purple! I didn't see that coming.



Clark is pretty patient about waiting his turn, too. I love his sparkly wings.



Meanwhile, the paparazzi chick hung around all day and then asked Frank for money. Go away, crazy pap! She was there for days so I finally reset her back to wherever paps come from.



Clark is starving! Starving!



But a tickle cheers him right up.



And then he finally gets to learn how to talk! I'm guessing fewer kids will learn their skills as more idiots join the household, but Diana felt very accomplished getting Clark completely prepared for his birthday.



Frank took over after he got done with the crazy pap chick. He's a good dad, but he really should have gone to work.





He autonomously cared for the kids while Diana slept until fully rested. I love you, Frank! Even if no one is earning much money right now.



Diana really appreciated getting so much sleep, too.

An EPIC interruption!

So I've been thinking about doing an EPIC challenge, as some of you know. I've made a spot online for it and everything! It will be a (long) while before there are any regular posts there, but I did make a poll to see how the world should end for my poor EPIC founder. If you'd like to vote, go here: Storm Rising.

Also, I posted a new chapter of the Hodgins Wishacy today, so be sure to check that out too!

1.15 Linda

Previously on It's a Wonder-full Life: Frank slipped a little risky woohoo in (um, so to speak) while Diana was still on her post-partum high. Sneaky Frank. Clark was surprisingly well cared for and Frank fur-sploded all over the nursery.


Ghost-Diana did the dishes! It amazes me how clean Diana's home is these days.



Frank demonstrates werewolf table manners for us. How long does wolf-mode last, anyway? It's daylight!



Diana needs more friends, so we threw a party for Clark's birthday. No one cared except wolf-Frank, though.



Awww. Clark looks like Frank, but with wings! (My plan is to not CAS anyone other than the torch holder, but we'll see how long I can deal with the questionable clothes and hair that birthdays bring!)

Let's celebrate with some toddler spam!









Skill time. While Frank was at work, Diana managed to potty train Clark.



And teach him to walk! Clark is a quick learner, apparently, but it probably helps that he's the first-born and Diana can focus on him.



Frank is still in wolf-mode when he gets home from work. With any luck, this is a 24 hour thing.

But leave the furniture alone, Frank! Bad wolf!



After learning two skills, Clark was exhausted. Diana almost got him into his crib, but not quite.



Frank eventually came to take care of that, though. He's back to normal, too! Hi, Frank!

And still no childbirth panicking... he's either super calm or just way too focused on woohoo.



The suspense is killing me!



It's a girl! And she's purple! But not sparkly. Interesting.

Meet Linda. She's friendly (locked trait) and insane.



And, once again, Frank just couldn't wait to "congratulate" his wife. Again. Within an hour of her giving birth. Again. But without a lullaby this time, thankfully.

1.14 Beast Mode

Previously on It's a Wonder-full Life: Frank was stinky but cleaned the house. Diana had to work all the way through her pregnancy. And Clark was born!



Frank waited until Diana put Clark in his crib before celebrating the birth by reminding her how she got into that condition in the first place.



Complete with lullaby. Wait. What? No! Is that even possible immediately after giving birth? Like, within an hour!? Apparently, Diana or I should have noticed that Frank was trying risky woohoo and not just regular woohoo.



Frank is a good father, though. He spent several hours seeing to Clark's needs while Diana slept.



He even let ghost-Jane have a turn with the baby. I'm not sure that I approve completely, but Frank doesn't seem too concerned.



Autonomous cleaning and baby care? Diana might have hit the ISBI jackpot with Frank.



Random paparazzi, your bladder issues do not count. Go away.



Hey! Even though Frank had to give up his job as mailman, he got to keep the uniform! I'm so excited that he finally went back to work, we really need the money to finish the nursery... and apparently buy another crib.



Yep.



Diana and Clark are cute. I think she's excited that he's sparkly.



Clark needed a new diaper, as evidenced by Diana's moodlet that she was near a stinky sim. I tried to get her to change him, but she insisted on rocking him instead. And she made this face the whole time.



The rocking chair is popular. Frank chose to nap in it as soon as he got home from work.



Fortunately, Frank also got promoted (can't remember to what, though, and I didn't write it down) so we were able to finally finish the nursery!

Unfortunately, it's a full moon and Frank's rest was interrupted.









Fortunately, Diana really likes werewolves. Really, really likes them. Really, really, really likes them. I guess it's a good thing she's already pregnant.