Round 1: Summerdream 1

Round 1: Summerdream 1

Parenting Fail

With their peace-loving, carefree ways, the Summerdreams have managed to remain neutral in the Capp-Monty war. Will they be able to maintain their sanity? Let's see how the Summerdreams are doing...

Me: Hey, guys, I have good news for you! Since you two are already living together and have two kids, you are exempt from the Alphabet Twist. Feel free to start planning your wedding!

Oberon: Wedding?

Titania: We have no use for archaic rituals to express our love for each other. And we certainly don't need a political or religious body to validate our union.

Me: But don't you want to wear a pretty dress and throw a big party? Ok, I'm sorry. That sounded desperate. Geez, you Sims drive me crazy. The one exception I'm willing to grant, and you don't want it!

Me: You two look cozy there. Let me give you some privacy.

Me: Wow. Way to go, guys, nice parenting.
Oberon: The children in this hood are exposed to too much hate. We're showing them what love is like.
Me: Free love, you mean. I don't agree with you guys. These teens are hormonally-charged enough as it is.
Titania: Nonsense. They'll be fine.

Me: Okay, we'll play it your way.
Juliette: How could you, Des? You're my cousin, for Will's sake!
Desdemona: If you can't hold on to your man, Jules, the only person you have to be mad with is yourself.
Me: Ouch! Uppity little thing, isn't she?

Tybalt: Remember what I said, Puck. If you hurt my sister, you'll answer to me.

Me: I knew I shouldn't have listened to your parents, Puck.
Puck: What? We're just relaxing.
Me: Yeah right. And perhaps hiding from big brother?

Me: Aw, I think young Bottom has her first crush. Dang, I spelled Benedick's name wrong again!

Me: Aw, Oberon, it's so sweet seeing you tuck in your daughter.

Oberon: She's my little princess.

Me: The little princess is about to grow up.

Me: Not bad, Miss Bottom, but I think a makeover is in order.

Me: Fortune, huh? Somehow I don't think your hippie parents would approve of such a materialistic aspiration.

Me: Um, Bottom, don't fall for Benedick. He's not looking to marry.
Bottom: He doesn't have to marry me. We can have an open relationship like my parents.
Me: *curses Oberon and Titania* Blond was one of your turn-ons, right? Well, Beau Broke will be aging to teen next round.

Me: Here's Bottom's makeover. I think she's so pretty. I feel like a proud momma!

Me: And here's another pic of my new favorite Sim. Sorry Chloe!

I ended up liking the Summerdreams far more than I expected to. They are *so* nice! It was enjoyable to play a family with no drama and where everyone seemed to genuinely like each other. Since there was no drama, there wasn't much to blog about. I hope it wasn't confusing to see Bottom start out as a child when you've already seen her as a teenager on other lots. Since the teens are very intertwined in this hood, I rotated lots frequently, but still blogged them separately.

That completes Veronaville. This blog is nearly a year old, and I've only gotten through the Base Game hoods. As you know, University came out next, but I've decided to save all my University play for the end of the round. That means we're traveling to Bluewater Village next. Stay tuned...