Obsession: The Sims

I've been obsessed with The Sims 2 set. I've been playing almost none stop for several days. I'll play well into the night.
I love the toddler stage most. They've toys to build their skills up (logic, mechanical, charisma, & creativity). The toy with different shape cutouts and corresponding block to push through is prolly my favorite activity to watch them try, for when their frustrated they make the cutest whining noises. But they're cute in everything the do. Diaper changes involved objections to such treatment. They'll play in the toilet if no toys are present. They walk cute. And while the adults can snuggle them, they huggle each other and whatever big dogs your Sim family has. It confused me that though they can learn to walk the stairs remain an obstacle that can overcome, now I wouldn't want my flesh and blood toddler to attempt stairs unwatched, but I still let them try with me right behind/in front of them. Oh well, perhaps they'll be able in The Sims 3 (out this June; I'm so excited)