Oh dear. Does Elly actually expect Mike to be able to read cursive? His eyes are already glazed over. April, on the other hand, seems to have no trouble reading the giant list of instructions. Maybe she can explain them to Michael.
You know, I am thinking this is almost ‘child abandonment’ these days. Sad how times have changed. It seems kids grow up faster but seem to mature slower than any time in history.
I felt sorry for my older sisters ,mom always made them babysit whe she went shopping,or really busy doing chores around the house ,my big sisters were the best!!! None of the other kids picked on me at all!!
My sister lived next door and I was always “expected” to baby sit – for free …By the time I got to high school and she moved elsewhere I had changed enough diapers to last a life time.When I got married I made my wife understand, if SHE wanted children, I would not change a diaper!.NEVER DID!…Just had our 47th anniversary…And have Grand Children….
Back in the 60’s baby sitting is how I made enough money to buy a motorcycle. That and my paper route, mowing lawns, and any other odd job I could get. We didn’t have video games back then.
Hmm – a strong dose of reality for Michael! It’s about time he had his eyes opened and may even dissuade him from going all the way when he really starts dating.
howtheduck almost 4 years ago
Oh dear. Does Elly actually expect Mike to be able to read cursive? His eyes are already glazed over. April, on the other hand, seems to have no trouble reading the giant list of instructions. Maybe she can explain them to Michael.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
like I said Saturday: a big bother for big brother
PammWhittaker almost 4 years ago
Weird thing… I was babysitting at the age of 10, yet my parents didn’t let me babysit my younger siblings. Probably a good idea ;)
M2MM almost 4 years ago
Looks more like a manuscript! :D
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 4 years ago
She must have written those instructions down every time April did something new because I refuse to believe she wrote those down while getting ready.
docachon almost 4 years ago
I watch my baby sister while my parents were working when I was 8 years old.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
You know, I am thinking this is almost ‘child abandonment’ these days. Sad how times have changed. It seems kids grow up faster but seem to mature slower than any time in history.
Jelliqal almost 4 years ago
Congrats – you have been played an adulting card.
Jeffin Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Little bonding time?
JudyHendrickson almost 4 years ago
I felt sorry for my older sisters ,mom always made them babysit whe she went shopping,or really busy doing chores around the house ,my big sisters were the best!!! None of the other kids picked on me at all!!
summerdog almost 4 years ago
I took more care of my 4 years younger sister, than our mother did!
Allan CB Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Awww lookit the way April snuggles into Mike in the last panel.
That is sibling bonding. ❤️❤️
kathleenhicks62 almost 4 years ago
Uh oh! Trouble!
InuYugiHakusho almost 4 years ago
How ironic. Elizabeth once worried that Michael would leave her all alone to babysit April, and now here she is doing the same to him.
asrialfeeple almost 4 years ago
Just a succint summary.
chain gang charlie almost 4 years ago
Horrible thing to do to a young boy…
My sister lived next door and I was always “expected” to baby sit – for free …By the time I got to high school and she moved elsewhere I had changed enough diapers to last a life time.When I got married I made my wife understand, if SHE wanted children, I would not change a diaper!.NEVER DID!…Just had our 47th anniversary…And have Grand Children….
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rick92040 almost 4 years ago
Back in the 60’s baby sitting is how I made enough money to buy a motorcycle. That and my paper route, mowing lawns, and any other odd job I could get. We didn’t have video games back then.
gammaguy almost 4 years ago
Oh, the stories I could tell… but I won’t. 8^)
BlitzMcD almost 4 years ago
“Written down a few instructions?” That deer in the headlights look on Michael says it all. Parenting is definitely not for the fainthearted.
jbruins84341 almost 4 years ago
Think of it as bonding time, Michael.
paullp Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Fortunately we know that both Michael and April survived the experience.
fix-n-fly almost 4 years ago
Hmm – a strong dose of reality for Michael! It’s about time he had his eyes opened and may even dissuade him from going all the way when he really starts dating.
askaMoose almost 4 years ago
Dawn. Isn’t that the name of the girl Michael maries?