Yeah, so, per the title of this post... happy birthday, August! Welcome to childhood. Look at that smirk. Kid knows he's adorable.


But he's also still kind of a pouter. One who can pull off a purple panda button-up.


His first day of school was... stressful, to say the least. It involved August dropping his lunch tray, among other things, and required a lot of hiding under the blankets once he got home.



Marriage tip: Keep flirting.


And laughing.


And fist pumping while flashing crazy eyes. Men are suckers for this particular move.


Let me take a moment to discuss this monster under the bed thing. Good grief. I only just found out that you can buy a certain wall light that will help to keep it at bay or something and, wow, I could have used that back when August was still this young. How fucking annoying, am I right?! Kids, monsters aren't real and your parents just wanna sleep.


But Yogi will protect you, August. Every tiny bit of him.

Also is it just me or does Yogi in this position kind of resemble when Scrappy Doo is all beefed up at the end of the Scooby Doo Movie?



Not quite sure how August is taking the news but he did decide to eat breakfast alone in his room so take that however you will.


And August has already left his room when Helena entered showing signs of throwing up. Smart kid. Nobody needs to see that.


August: If you help me with my homework, do you promise not to get sick?
Helena: Yeah. Sure. I swear.

You don't look too convincing there, H.






Boy's day out! Where better to visit on a gloomy day than the museum in Brindleton Bay? These guys know what rain is so it really beats me as to why they're so confused.


I can only imagine what tale Erick is spinning here. Whatever it is, his son is eating. It. Up.


It's almost as if you should put the phone down to really observe the history in this museum, Auggie.

Oh, who am I kidding, I'm glued to mine, too.


August: Hey, teen! Wanna know what I saw at the museum today?

This kid never showed up again so I'm going to say that was a HOT and resounding "no."


The seasons change and so do the decorations. Ah, fall! Not sure how those pumpkins fit in that storage tub but I guess we're working with a Grandma Aggie from Halloweentown situation here.


This is Scarlet. I loved her, August loved her, so I used this as an opportunity to try out a first love mod. Unfortunately, I have had to since remove that mod because I hate the annoying last exception MCCC notification, but you'll see their relationship play out throughout Auggie's childhood and maybe further.


It took me a while to discover the park that is literally right next door to their house, but once I did, August went there all the time. Making friends is so fun.


August: This is my time.


August: Look at me go. I got this. These kids will worship me. The Monkey Bar King.


Ha! Don't be so cocky, kid.


I love all the rocks and logs there are scattered throughout these worlds. I usually just end up selling whatever is found but I appreciate the concept so much.


Yogi: Why does my butt look like it's getting bigger? August? Does my butt look big?


Here's Yogi, freshly minted Adult. I'm a sucker for spotted dogs and those floppy ears don't hurt her case, either.


It's almost like Helena has even more confidence when she's pregnant. Look at her strut. I don't know what could possibly be a better sight than this on the wall that Erick is staring at but, man, he's missing out.


I can't gloss over the fact that, yes, Helena is still painting and creating and making moves in her career. All while under the watchful eye of her furry companion. When that eye is open, that is.


August is definitely texting Scarlet here. I'd say he doesn't care about winning the chess game but it doesn't look like Erick is making any victory moves, either.


Coming up, you're going to be seeing a few of August's creations. I love this stupid activity table so much and I don't know why. I just love arts and crafts. And Sims. And Sim kids.

Even with their thermostat on and a mod in place, these hooligans still wear their coats inside sometimes. Whatever floats their boat but, God, I'm sweating just looking at them.


Helena: Remind me again why I wanted a big family?

Hey, at least your throw up matches your outfit!


It took August a little while to get used to the size of Yogi - she's no Chester, that's for sure - but now they are the most playful of pals.


My heart! Yogi didn't even know Chester but it's like she can sense her dog energy and just wants to sit there and bond. I love it.


A dog in a sweater. That's it.


Helena: No problem, honey, I'll definitely take the dog out for a walk in the cold while I'm uncomfortably pregnant. No, don't get up, it's fine.