It is funny how family continue to refer their infant member as “baby” until they grow older and resembles a human. I found myself referring my grandkids as “baby” when they were born until they begin to try to communicate, talk, walk…around 18 months old. Mike still calls his sister “baby” and I am wondering how long he will continue until April reaches the point she transforms into a human.
I don’t think I have seen the whole family together someplace before that wasn’t their house. Michael may be a little surprised to learn that when they get to the car, he may be riding in the trunk with whosever luggage it was he picked up (obviously not the luggage he had yesterday.)
When I was 15, I flew to visit my sister in Texas. When I came home, my parents greeted me at the airport. My mother’s greeting: “Your sister-in-law is pregnant again, and we have a 16-year-old runaway living with us.”
Yup. It’s nice to see a familiar face when you arrive home. Even if they embarrass you a bit. It is always a bit more lonely when you get back and no one is there.
I seem to recall that some of my families send-offs and welcome-homes at the airport, train, or bus station were cringe-worthy for a teenager who desperately wanted to be independent. Later, I valued them.
As one of my sons say “Mom, I might need that kidney later”. Only thing which might be as good as a son’s hug is a grandson’s squeeze around my waist during Covid. Yes, I was able to see part of the family for a patio dinner twice. No one else is close enough.
One of the reasons I love this strip is the heartwarming things we see today. Lynn always tried to portray real family dynamics, with a touch of humor thrown in.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
takes good to be back home again (though the farm didn’t feel like a long, lost friend)
Baarorso almost 4 years ago
Better enjoy those gestures of welcome Mike. Your parents aren’t going to be around forever, you know.
capricorn9th almost 4 years ago
It is funny how family continue to refer their infant member as “baby” until they grow older and resembles a human. I found myself referring my grandkids as “baby” when they were born until they begin to try to communicate, talk, walk…around 18 months old. Mike still calls his sister “baby” and I am wondering how long he will continue until April reaches the point she transforms into a human.
howtheduck almost 4 years ago
I don’t think I have seen the whole family together someplace before that wasn’t their house. Michael may be a little surprised to learn that when they get to the car, he may be riding in the trunk with whosever luggage it was he picked up (obviously not the luggage he had yesterday.)
Budman 2 almost 4 years ago
Looks like now he is wise beyond his years.
Wren Fahel almost 4 years ago
When I was 15, I flew to visit my sister in Texas. When I came home, my parents greeted me at the airport. My mother’s greeting: “Your sister-in-law is pregnant again, and we have a 16-year-old runaway living with us.”
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yup. It’s nice to see a familiar face when you arrive home. Even if they embarrass you a bit. It is always a bit more lonely when you get back and no one is there.
summerdog almost 4 years ago
Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Things will get back to normal, soon enough.
Linguist almost 4 years ago
I seem to recall that some of my families send-offs and welcome-homes at the airport, train, or bus station were cringe-worthy for a teenager who desperately wanted to be independent. Later, I valued them.
Grutzi almost 4 years ago
As one of my sons say “Mom, I might need that kidney later”. Only thing which might be as good as a son’s hug is a grandson’s squeeze around my waist during Covid. Yes, I was able to see part of the family for a patio dinner twice. No one else is close enough.
Petemejia77 almost 4 years ago
Lil’ April is like “Who is this canuck???”
Jan C almost 4 years ago
One of the reasons I love this strip is the heartwarming things we see today. Lynn always tried to portray real family dynamics, with a touch of humor thrown in.
jr1234 almost 4 years ago
When are you gonna come down? When are you going to land? I should have stayed on the farm I should have listened to my old man
You know you can’t hold me forever I didn’t sign up with you I’m not a present for your friends to open This boy’s too young to be singing, the blues
jr1234 almost 4 years ago
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRuCPS_-_IA
jdbligh almost 4 years ago
Aaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwww…