For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston
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Since its debut in 1979, For Better or For Worse has touched comic strip readers as few cartoons ever do. Cartoonist Lynn Johnston’s eye for detail and her uncanny sense of what real parents and children struggle with daily are a big part of her success. The world has watched the Patterson family grow up in real time, and to many readers, the Pattersons feel like family!
Parents and children alike will relate to the obstacles that the Patterson family faces. Curfews, parent date nights, babysitting, pets and distractions are all hurdles that the Pattersons must overcome in order to enjoy each other as a family. They face the same obstacles that real life families do, which is what makes them so loveable.
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bluetopazcrystal said, 6 months ago
And going out with her family will make her day perfect. My idea of perfection too! Lunch out, no dishes AND a movie, with the ones you love best. Happy Mothers Day everyone.♡
cleokaya
said,
6 months ago
Happy Mother’s Day in whatever form it takes.
FishStix said, 6 months ago
Mothers Day: A lovely excuse for a Family Day!
Yukoneric said, 6 months ago
Can I come, too?
Macushlalondra
said,
6 months ago
Yeah if she doesn’t go she will have to fix her own dinner and moms should get to eat out on mother’s day.
Rmom said, 6 months ago
I love eating out, but Mother’s Day is the worse day to go to a nice restaurant. I’ve told my family to celebrate my Mother’s Day out on a different day, to avoid all the crowds. Then on the traditional Mother’s Day, we honor my mother - this will probably be the last year to do so, as she is not expected to live too much longer.
Silverpearl said, 6 months ago
Happy Mother’s Day. I want to go too.
Wildmustang1262 said, 6 months ago
Ahhh, Happiest Mother’s Day again! Elly should go with them for Mother’s Day!
ninmas said, 6 months ago
awww… that’s sweet, happy mothers day everyone!
cleokaya
said,
6 months ago
RRAmom, enjoy your day with your mother. It is always tough to face a parents last days. Hope you have a special day.
Carmy
said,
6 months ago
Happy Mother’s Day!!
bald 716 said, 6 months ago
mothers day should be a family celebration
LLeRay
said,
6 months ago
Happy Mothers’ Day!
Burgundy2 said, 6 months ago
RRAmom - I’m sorry to hear that about your Mom. Hope today is special and wonderful for you both.
pookid54
said,
6 months ago
RRAmom….a most Happy Mothers’ Day to you and to your Mom! (((HUG))) please give her this hug from me and enjoy every minute of the day. Love all on ya!
ursen1 said, 6 months ago
This year it is just my other half and I, so we are having a cook out, to honor moving back in to the woods on the hill in the past year. It’s what she wants.
Roto13 said, 6 months ago
This one is sweet. :P
kittylover2 said, 6 months ago
Oh no, now I will forever wonder what his answer was!! Happy Mothers Day.
TiggerLeBounce said, 6 months ago
Aww!
gene2u said, 6 months ago
This one actually made me lol, a rarity when I’m reading comics. A really sweet moment.
My wife went out to the Star Trek movie herself, since we have a toddler.
Rmom said, 6 months ago
We had a nice Mother’s Day. Mom is confined to bed in her home (my sister lives with her, and others come in to help). We gathered around Mom’s bed for the blessing, and then ate buffet style. A few of my siblings ate in her room, to assist her as she needed. The rest of us sat in the family room adjoining her bedroom, so at least we could be within earshot. Either I or my son took pictures of people with Mom. At least she was awake and coherent most of the time we were there. She’s not talking hardly at all, but hears just fine. It was a bittersweet day, because it has been hard see a independent woman who probably weighed 200+ lbs most of her adult life, shrink down to nothing but skin & bones, and totally helpless. Thankfully, she has not been in pain, and has a very sweet spirit. At least all five of us kids, plus my hubby & sons, were able to come today. (My siblings are single and childless.) My oldest brother lived in AZ until recently, and my sister in NJ until about 3 years ago, so it was the first Mother’s Day we were all able to be with Mom, for many, many years.
pookid54
said,
6 months ago
RRAmom…thank you SO much for sharing your day with us. How wonderful you all could be there for Mom. Please know that all my heart is with you. I will be dedicating my rosary this evening to you, your family, and especially Mom. Love all on ya, fellow Tribe member!
kittylover2 said, 6 months ago
RRAmom, what a beautiful tribute to your mother and ALL the family members who came together today. God bless each and every one of you. Your post sure made my day!
Macushlalondra
said,
6 months ago
Thanks for sharing your special mother’s day with us RRAmom. This is one day you and your family will never forget.
Shikamoo
said,
6 months ago
RRAmom: What a wonderful gift yuo gave your mother and each other. We spent Mother’s Day in the hospital with Mom. Thankfully, she’s out now, but we are reminded that our time with her is short, and therefore precious.