Jamjars

I was tagged by @schram92, so here goes ...

Are you named after anyone?

Not afaik

When was the last time you cried?

Watching this video on Twitter

Do you have kids?

Nope. Nor do I really want any (atm). But I am looking forward to being an uncle, since I can give them back then 😂

Do you use sarcasm?

Me? Use sarcasm? Nooo, I shan’t have it!

What’s the first thing you notice about people?

Usually their height and their nose. They’re things I’m insecure about personally, so I generally tend to suss them out on other people first

What’s your eye colour?

Brown

Scary movie, or happy ending?

I like movies with potentially darker themes, but I don’t want to walk out of the film feeling sad, so I’d like some kinda of satisfactory closing. Not necessarily happy, but satisfactory, ya know

Any special talents?

Short of a couple of things that come with various medical conditions, not particularly

What country were you born in?

The UK

What are you hobbies?

Sims, sims, star wars, and sims

Do you have any pets?

Nope. But I would like some. Tho I’m allergic to pet hair, so I’m gonna have an awesome bird and reptile herd some day

What sports do you play/ have you played?

... Next

How tall are you?

6′2 (Yes, I am still insecure about my height, it’s a complicated story)

Favourite subject(s) in school?

I always enjoyed Maths, and I quite enjoyed Creative Writing (when I could write what I wanted). I never really “disliked” any subjects, except for Art cos I’m not very good at drawing and I’m too perfectionist. I paint better pictures with words than I can with brushes.

Dream job?

Currently, I aspire to teach Maths, relatively high-level. So that’s what I’m hoping for. But dream-wise, I’d love to become a professional singer and performer.

I was tagged to do this challenge by @schram92, so here goes ...

Rules: List 5 things your sim(s) have never done, then tag other to join in.

My sims have never ...

Completed the Strangerville mystery.

Woohoo’d in a leaf pile.

Been played from birth to death (I play slowly and move on from saves really quickly).

“Messed around” (The teen woohoo).

Eaten Pufferfish Nigiri (I don’t want to risk it).

Aww, thanks.

First off, I accidentally posted this earlier, so if this is your second tag from me ... That’s why. Sorry, I’m a noob, then again, what’s new on that front

So, I was tagged in the Get To Know me Challenge by @cmykayleena. Here goes...

First things first, I tag @monochaossimblr, @eg4mccc, @leekseverywhere, @annaleslibri, and @kaydandthesims to do this challenge as well

Nickname

Online, I go by Jamjars, sometimes I attach “the Sarcastic Goldfish” on the end as well. Most people I know abbreviate that to Jam or JJ. I don’t mind either, tho I refer to myself as Jam rather than JJ. Irl, I go by Tom, which is just a shortened version of my full name (no points for guessing what that is). The story of how I “became” Jamjars is one that I only share with friends, and it’s normally when I can’t think of anything else to say on VC

Gender

Male

Astrological Sign

Aquarius

Height

Somewhere between 6′1 and 6′2, depending on the time of day. Also depending on how much I’m slouching

Sexuality

Gay, very much gay, if you couldn’t already tell by my infatuation with Ver

Hogwarts House

Not a clue

Five minutes later...

According to this quiz, I’d be in Hufflepuff. I’ve no idea how accurate it is, but I’m p sure I’ve taken other quizzes in the past, and I never got Gryffindor or Slytherin, so I guess it seems reliable

Favourite Animal

Any that’re cuddly and won’t mind my stroking them. I don’t do spiders or bugs, they’re just Nope. But I love stroking and interacting with animals, esp dogs or cats

Number of blankets

I’m assuming you mean in bed, in which case, I go for just my duvet and my furry blanket to curl up with. Any more, and I overheat. Though I have dark bedding, lighter coloured bedding in winter means I’d need more

Where I’m from

Northern England, though my accent is p vanilla for a Northern accent

Dream Trip

I’d love to visit Japan and travel on a bullet train. Canada’s also on my bucket list

When and why I created this account

I created this account in April 2018, iirc.

It was originally to have the story of the Parhayba legacy, so I could post my screenies and the story of Par and Ver, and later their extended family. It was originally an idea I got from Worm, a friend, when she made a throw away comment along the lines of “There’s so much to keep track of with Par and Ver”, which prompted me to document it fully

Basmer’s second pregnancy was an entirely different experience to his first. With Reece, he was able to take it easy, nap and relax whenever he needed to. But this time, he had a near permanent, child-shaped shadow following him around. Balancing his own needs with Reece’s was a new challenge for him, he was definitely grateful to have Maynard around.

Reece was a rambunctious little girl. She was always curious, if she could reach it, she was investigating it. In a form of poetic justice, she really enjoyed picture books from an early ages, and enjoyed having stories read to her. She would often “read to herself”, babbling along bits of the story that she could remember whilst looking at the pictures, and making up all sorts of stories to fill in the gaps.

Maynard's parenting skills were top notch, taking to the challenge with so much enthusiasm. The big, strong alpha had a soft spot in his heart for his baby girl. There was nothing in the world that would stop him from ensuring Reece was as happy as can be. Any chance for some rough and tumble play, Maynard had Reece in his arms, tossing her around.

When Maynard’s parents heard about his and Basmer’s engagement, they insisted on throwing a party to celebrate. Neither of them wanted a large affair, so they settled on going over to dinner with Maynard’s parents and brother.

Reece was beginning to get bored on a couple of occasions, but Maynard was all to happy to play, a chance to get away from his parents and their discussion of work and money and pensions and zzzzzz...

A few nights later, in bed, Basmer was musing on the possibility of giving up full time work. He had been considering it for a while, but didn’t have the confidence to take the plunge. His books had been doing quite well, he told himself, but royalties could be unpredictable. He’d not been fully serious, until Maynard leaned over and confirmed that they’d be able to make it work, if it was what he wanted. Especially since Maynard was up for promotion at his work. That gentle encouragement was enough to convince Basmer it was possible. He handed in his notice at work, had his last day two weeks later, then got stuck into writing during Reece’s naps.

A/O 5 Parenting and Parties

Maynard and Basmer brought Reece home that evening, feeling a mixture of exhaustion and happiness at getting home. Parenting was a new frontier that they were both going to conquer.

Of course, in the ensuing days, the grandparents were clamouring to meet the new arrival into their family. Maynard and Basmer decided to hold small family get togethers for each of their respective families, to introduce them all to Reece. With Basmer’s sister Sacha’s work schedule, she was away on business for a week, and by Sod’s Law it had been around Reece’s birth. But no matter, Maynard’s parents and brother were happy to come over for a small celebration.

A couple of days later, once his sister was back, Basmer’s side of the family all converged on the Tenez-Glade residence to meet the baby.

Things began to settle down from there. Maynard returned to work after a brief time off to be with his family, and Basmer began to fall into a nice routine with feedings and bedtimes. He took to parenting with quite a proficiency.

One weekend, Maynard suggested that he and Basmer take a Saturday afternoon to themselves, having not had a proper date since their trip to Granite Falls. Basmer asked Sacha to keep an eye on Reece, which she was happy to do, then he and Maynard went on a spontaneous little date to the Windenburg Chalet Gardens. They walked around for a little while, explored the maze together, until Maynard felt he’d found the perfect place. Down on one knee, he proposed to Basmer.

Basmer was shocked speechless for a moment, before saying Yes. He’d known that Maynard was The One for months, since before he’d even got pregnant. It was everything he’d ever dreamed of. The romantic endings of all his novels were finally being realised in his life.

With the prospects of marriage on the horizon and their daughter to think of, Maynard and Basmer started to go house hunting, somewhere they could grow their family. They found a large house with a sizeable back garden, and it was perfect for them.

The plan was that they’d wait a year or so, until Reece was a bit older, then get married, then try for another child on Basmer’s next heat. But, of course, Mother Nature likes throwing some curve balls, and Basmer’s heat came a few weeks after they moved into the new house. Baby number 2 was on its way.

A/O 4 Progressing Family

Basmer’s pregnancy continued to progress, his belly growing bigger and bigger as the weeks drew on. Maynard flipped back and forth between endearing and infuriating, being ever protective of his pregnant mate. Basmer drew the line at Maynard trying to lift him out of the bath. He was pregnant, not incapable! Still, Maynard was fascinated at Basmer and their growing baby.

It was a fairly uneventful summer’s afternoon when Basmer began to feel some discomfort. He put it down to his lunch at first, a sweet curry Maynard had cooked for them. But as the discomfort began to turn to cramps, Basmer realised it was go time. Their baby was on the way.

Maynard was beside himself, caught between excitement and panic. He was already concerned since Basmer was past his due-date, he’d taken the past couple of days off so he could be there for his mate.

Having packed emergency sandwiches and found a towel for Basmer to sit on, the two of them jumped into the car (well, Basmer waddled, jumping had been out of the equation since Week 22). Willow Creek Hospital was only 20 minutes away, and they were there in no time.

The doctor was rather surprised to be presented with a pregnant Omega in labour. Of course, they’d been taught about them in med school, but Omegas were rare. It was assumed that most doctors wouldn’t encounter any in their career. But nevertheless, the doctor helped Basmer through to the delivery room and got him prepped.

Luckily, Mother Nature generally knows what she’s doing. Basmer’s instincts were kicking in, and with a lot of swearing from Basmer, poorly concealed panicking from Maynard, and a bit of help from the midwives, Basmer delivered a healthy baby girl. Reece Tenez.

A/O 3 Reece