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I’m working on finishing the Ramirez round, so have a couple of highlights.  Lisa is definitely expecting another baby. Checo still thinks she’s hot stuff. Tessa teenified and she and her mom currently have matching jammies.  

All this and more is coming in the Ramirez round, which I’m hoping to get finished this week and queue up starting next weekend.  

In addition to the expected nooboo, the Ramirezes rolled their usual three challenges (from this list).  This time around, they need to have someone make a friend, have someone get a gold badge, and host a Roof Raiser party.  I think we can manage all that!  Additionally, I want to get Checo back into shape and I want Tessa to grow up well, since her birthday is this round.  

That’s a lot to get done in a three day round, so let’s jump right in and get started, shall we?

Previously at the Ramirez House:

The Ramirezes managed to eat 20 grilled cheese sandwiches between the three of them.  Checo did a lot of the work, and ended up with a bit of a belly, which embarrassed him.

Tessa continued being cute and a bit rambunctious, but it wasn’t enough to work off her own grilled cheese belly.  She didn’t seem to mind.

Lisa was invited to a fancy fundraiser for her work with the hospital, and she and Checo had their first night out since Tessa was born.  They may have enjoyed a bit too much juice and used the elevator for something other than its intended purpose, which led to…

…which is why I am so excited for this coming round!  That’s right, folks, we’ve got a baby incoming!  Yay! 

Lisa isn’t letting morning sickness keep her from taking care of her family, or celebrating the fact that Tessa is finally out of her grilled cheese phase.  Pancakes for all!

Checo is still totally wrapped around Tessa’s little finger.  

Lisa: Tessie, what would you think about having a baby brother or sister?

Tessa:  *in between bites of pancakes* Cool!  Will I get to help take care of it?  Will it come before my birthday?

Lisa: You’ll definitely get to help out.  I think the baby will be here after you’re already a teenager, so you’ll be able to do even more to be a good big sister. 

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. 

Checo went to the furniture store to try to earn the gold badge we need for this round.  He already had a gold sales badge, so he tried the register and restocking.  The business made it to level six, but no gold badges so far. 

Checo and Tessa went to the park to try to knock out two challenges at once.  Tessa worked on making new friends, and Checo worked on yet another possible gold badge: fishing.  I think he’s at silver right now.  He caught some big fish!

Checo met Stephen Tinker at the park and shared the exciting news about Lisa’s pregnancy.  Stephen shared what had happened to Wanda after her latest pregnancy, giving Checo a whole lot to think about. 

Meanwhile, Tessa was just cute.

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!

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.   

Fittingly enough, Lisa had her first pop shortly after that conversation.  Checo is so excited for the new baby.  

Tessa is also excited for her new sibling. 

Lisa spends a lot of time either lounging or sleeping on the couch.  The baby is wearing her out!

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.

Checo worked hard to get rid of his grilled cheese gut.  He even went to the gym!  And, in the end, it worked!  He’s not completely fit, but he’s in much better shape. 

Tessa worked on our “make a friend” goal and she managed to become really good friends with Cadence Tinker, as well as a couple of the townie kids.  

Checo spent some time at the business, getting it up to level 7.  He also had a chance to talk with Wanda Tinker for a few minutes.  He let her know that he was glad she was feeling better.