Naturally, Nearly-teenage Tessa Had To Call Her Friends To Let Them Know Her Exciting News. I Think Cadence

Naturally, nearly-teenage Tessa had to call her friends to let them know her exciting news.  I think Cadence Tinker may be telling her about the messy, stinky parts of younger siblings. 

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I can’t really tell from the pictures but did she grow up using the birthday cake? A birthday party where no one grows up using the cake will always score as disaster.

That would explain it! She didn't grow up with the cake. Thanks!

Lisa told Checo all her good news from work.  He decided to let her know what was on his mind after his chat with Stephen Tinker at the park.

Checo: …and it just got me worrying.  You and Wanda are the same age.  If she had such a tough time, what if you have trouble with your pregnancy too? I don’t want anything to happen to you.

Lisa:  I’ve been thinking about that too.  That’s why I’m taking my maternity leave a bit earlier than I did with Tessa.  I’m not taking any risks with this baby. 

Checo:  *scooting close and wrapping an arm around her*  I’ll do anything I can to keep you happy, my love.   

Lisa came home from work with a promotion and a bad case of nausea.  This baby is being kind of rough on her.  She’s very glad that her boss agreed to give her maternity leave before starting her new position.  Working the night shift while pregnant would be exhausting!

In spite of Tessa growing up well and everyone seeming to have a good time, the party ended as a disaster.  I honestly don’t know why…We’ll have to have another party before the end of the round to see if we can get that Roof Raiser.  Maybe now that she’s a teen, Tessa can host one herself!

Tessa’s working on teaching the dog (whose name is Scooter, by the way) to do some tricks. I’m not sure how well it’s going.