The last time my parents threw me a birthday party, it was a disaster. They got into a big fight, and the next day they separated. Now they’re divorced, and my dad lives across town. So when my mom asked what I wanted to do for my birthday, I lied and said I had plans…
Tami blows out her candles and ages up to a teen. (Tambara’s Aspiration: Championship Rider Traits: High Metabolism, Mean, Cat Lover, Topnotch Infant, Happy Toddler, Cold Acclimation, Pack Animal, High Self Esteem) Tami celebrates by taking a few sad selfies. Wade: Why aren’t you smiling? Tambara: I’ll smile when my birthday wish comes true. I can already guess…
I’m up early the following day for a morning jog without Hiro for the first time. As much as I’d love to take him, I realize he’s getting older and can no longer keep up the pace. But it’s probably best because I’m not just out here jogging aimlessly today—I also have a secret mission….
With a few hours to spare before Mase and Zoe’s wedding, I step out of the house to enjoy a long jog. The only thing I miss about country living is the cool, crisp morning air, so I’ll enjoy as much of it as possible while here. Shortly after Dub has left for his jog,…
With Dub and Tami gone to Windenburg, Maia and her father celebrate her birthday traditionally…at their favorite barbeque spot in the city. Maia checks in with the host to grab a table. Host: And are you celebrating anything today? Maia: Well… yeah, it’s actually my birthday. Host: Happy birthday, let me show you to your…
It’s a new day, and Tambara and I are reaching our next life stages. Tambara will become school-aged, and I’ll officially be starting the second part of adulthood. What better way to celebrate getting older than to get in a great workout? I slowly climb out of bed to avoid waking Maia and head downstairs…
Maia calls her father to tell him about the engagement, and that she and Wade are eloping. Unlike Me-Me, Clyde doesn’t care about weddings and big formal affairs. But it matters that Dub has the money to care for his daughter. Clyde: *on the phone* So he’s finally putting a ring on it? Good. *brief…
The plan was to host Tambara’s birthday party outside in the backyard, so I go outside to clean the grill. But the rain persists, so we have no choice but to celebrate inside instead. Maia changes Tami for her party, then starts making a birthday cake. Clyde is the first guest to arrive. I keep…
The next morning is Egg Day when Tambara becomes an infant. Although ordinarily calm, we quickly discover that she suffers from a gassy tummy, which makes her a bit fussy and resistant to sleepy time. Maia places her in her crib and rubs her belly, but it still takes a while to calm her. Maia:…
I can’t decide if Maia’s timing is impeccable or terrible, but she returns to the bedroom just as I’m about to renege on asking for Clyde’s help. Maia: My water just broke! I’ll have to deal with Clyde later. I jump up and hurry over to Maia. Wade: Your what? What does that mean? Is…
