Comments (23) Jump to Comments Form

1. 

   ComicDetectiveDA said, 13 days ago

   Note to Elly: Purchase typewriter and force John to take the kids out to lunch.

2. 

   ejcapulet said, 13 days ago

   At my house there would be kitty paw prints here and there as well.

3. 

   Gweedo Murray said, 13 days ago

   The first two panels belong in Frog Applause.

   EDIT: Just occurred to me. Wonder if Lynn would consent to doing a guest spot with the Frog.

4. 

   kattbailey said, 13 days ago

   wait until Farley’s there sticking his nose under elbows for pats and attention as well! One dog can really mess up one’s typing and they can’t get in restaurants…

5. 

   Macushlalondra said, 13 days ago

   Her mother will understand since she and Phil were once little too.

6. 

   Susan001 said, 13 days ago

   Lizzie should be in her playpen and Mike watching TV while Elly writes her letter.
   Can’t understand why she lets them crawl all over her.

   PS. Maybe Mike could add a little something in his first grade printing.

7. 

   masnadies said, 13 days ago

   A short pause, as I am thankful for word processors, email and cheap long distance calls. Others may miss the written word, but not people who have seen my handwriting.

8. 

   Avolunteer said, 13 days ago

   @susan
   Why should Ellie use TV as a babysitter? That is absolutely the wrong thing to do. What she is doing is letting them be with her as she writes her letter, showing them the way words can go a long ways. Maybe Michel is now a blockbuster writer because his mother showed him the love of written words rather than the monotony and adverts on TV. And Lizzy should only be in a play pen when she can’t safely be about. Again, interaction with the environment helps build imaginative minds. No wonder so many children don’t know how to entertain themselves if that is the attitude of parents now.

9. 

   kfaatz925 said, 13 days ago

   I bet Grandma doesn’t mind knowing the kids “helped” write the letter. :)

10. 

    lightenup said, 13 days ago

    I think it’s all cute except for Lizzie’s finger in Elly’s mouth. Yuck! I’ve always been adament about my kids not putting their fingers in anyone else’s face (eyes, nose, mouth), or their own.

11. 

    Anandgyan said, 13 days ago

    This strip oozes out so much tenderness…

12. 

    marcusliviusdrusus said, 13 days ago

    Hey, ComicDetective, if you know where to buy a typewriter nowadays, you are one up on me.

13. 

    arsmall said, 13 days ago

    I love the finger in the mouth…its so realistic!

14. 

    Kay Fegette said, 13 days ago

    I have two portable Smith Corona typewriters that still work well. I am not selling them, however. I still write letters (some of them) by hand, too.

15. 

    mrsmcvargas said, 13 days ago

    I too have two typewriters that still work…

    I can totally understand this strip today as I have a 5 year old son and a 2 year old daughter. They love to “help” LOL

16. 

    farren said, 13 days ago

    Typewriters are easy to find. I’ve seen lots of Selectrics in the last few months. Mostly in surplus stores and the like, of course. And Brother still makes typewriters, brand new.

17. 

    JanCinVV said, 13 days ago

    You can find typewriters on ebay as well.
    And Susan, part of motherhood is allowing your kids to crawl all over you. Besides, even if she set them up with other activities while she wrote her letter, you can count on the fact that they will come over to investigate what she’s doing.

18. 

    mroberts88 said, 13 days ago

    Looks like michaels enjoying the cookies, hopefully none of that milk got on the letter.

19. 

    Doctor Toon said, 13 days ago

    My lady friend has a 2 year old granddaughter.
    I’ve watched her a few times.
    Even trying to type out a few comments here can be a challenge with an inquisitive toddler on your lap.

20. 

    boxbabies said, 13 days ago

    My cats occasionally add their comments to my emails and even to the chat room comments for my classes online.

21. 

    ladyfingers86 said, 13 days ago

    Ellie should invest in a typewriter. They are quite inexpensive.

22. 

    TrapperJohn said, 13 days ago

    @ComicDetectiveDA - TYPEWRITER?! Are you serious?!

23. 

    rtt470 said, 13 days ago

    Susan001 said, about 13 hours ago

    Lizzie should be in her playpen and Mike watching TV while Elly writes her letter.
    Can’t understand why she lets them crawl all over her.

    PS. Maybe Mike could add a little something in his first grade printing.

    Maybe you should write a strip. Or maybe start medicating properly.