summerdog - my grandmother had 7 children between 1939 and 1959 between … she was 23 when she had the first and 43 when my biological maternal parent was born … there have been ppl as young as 10 and old as 65 having kids …
If I were in Elly’s shoes, I will not tell that babysitter how old I am and then, I will tell her it’s none of her business and stay at home as babysit for two kids till midnight.
kittylover2 about 15 years ago
Elly looks so pretty. The little girl is a real kick. I like the little smirk when Elly answers “the smirk”. Very funny. Job well done Lynn.
cdward about 15 years ago
Elly really does look very pretty in this strip. NIcely done.
prasrinivara about 15 years ago
I guess Elly was a little surprised that Karen is not much older than Michael!
For RobbyC: she could see “the question” (or maybe the “you look rather young to have two children, Mrs. Patterson”) in Karen’s eyes.
summerdog86 about 15 years ago
I was thinking that Elly is a bit old to have kids that young. I was only 26 when my two were Mike & Lizzy’s age.
Lmcdanl about 15 years ago
Isn’t that going to make her awfully old when April’s born? I hope it’s not a problem pregnancy. (Was it last time?)
Allan CB Premium Member about 15 years ago
summerdog - my grandmother had 7 children between 1939 and 1959 between … she was 23 when she had the first and 43 when my biological maternal parent was born … there have been ppl as young as 10 and old as 65 having kids …
Silverpearl about 15 years ago
If you ask her, you have to be prepared to answer the same question. Honestly.
alondra about 15 years ago
I agree with RobbyC. It’s normal to ask kids their age, but an adult doesn’t have to reveal theirs. Elly’s hair does look lovely.
Nighthawks Premium Member about 15 years ago
sure Elly looks pretty, Lynn stopped drawing that humongous nose on her face… maybe it grew when she got older….
prasrinivara about 15 years ago
Imcdanl, remember “comic-strip ageing”?
When April’s conceived, Elly will be….39! (can’t remember if she hit four-oh between diagnosis and birth…)
Wildmustang1262 about 15 years ago
If I were in Elly’s shoes, I will not tell that babysitter how old I am and then, I will tell her it’s none of her business and stay at home as babysit for two kids till midnight.
redsheri about 15 years ago
I have a lot of the books and Elly was in her 40s when April was born. In fact, Liz was 9. The same age my sister was when I came along! :-)
Northwoodser about 15 years ago
The first liar doesn’t stand a chance.
ppatches60 about 15 years ago
summerdog: I was 31 when my daughter was born and 43 when my son was born. Guess that means I’m too old to have kids!
coffeeturtle about 15 years ago
teen mothers :-D
Sternvogel about 15 years ago
The youngest mother was a five-year-old Peruvian girl.
http://scienceroll.com/2006/12/09/the-youngest-mother-ever/
lindz.coop Premium Member about 15 years ago
Sternvogel is right