For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for June 06, 2021

get those baby-proofing hooks/locks, El

The perfect casserole. Isn’t that an oxymoron?

Get a playpen.

She’s curious, let her explore.

Or, you can teach your childrenNot to get into the kitchen cabinets and play with their toys. Worked for my sons back in the ’70’s. My wife and I never had a problem with our kids getting into things they weren’t supposed to. That’s the problem with people today, stuck to their phones and ipads and not raising their kids right to know the difference between right and wrong!

I’d be worried about cleaning chemicals that are usually under the sink.

Casserole. Funny word. Casserole. Lol. Common yet pretentious, in a way. I like the word. Casseroles were an easy bring. Only a matter of time before the pervs co-opt it. “Hey baby, wanna casserole? Stupid pervs!

(Pineapple Glue.)

Why not put her in a playpen?

The last panel is a subtle remembrance of the 77th anniversary of D-Day. Even if I presume it wasn’t intentional.

I remember casseroles…from the 1970s.

‘Farley’ thinks—‘at least I’m safe’ ! ! ! !

Lynn’s Comments:

Drawing pictures like this was therapeutic because I knew other parents would commiserate.

She never seems to watch that kid.

I child proofed our house. But a couple got in anyway.

Do people still make casseroles??? I thought casseroles went out of style in the 70s…

April is the interior re-decorator.

I remember when my granddaughter poured laundry detergent into the dryer tub, scoop by scoop. My other granddaughter, lying under a coffee table asked how to spell Mississippi. Sure enough, she wrote it in lipstick on the underside of the coffee table. Also put lipstick on our dog’s nose. A quiet house means something is going on and parents or grandparents need to check.

Pay attention

That kitchen looks a lot bigger than in previous strips! :)

Farley’s observation in the second panel says it all.

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They could always build a dungeon-style playpen in the basement like the pasty whiney Anthony did…

A babies work is never done…

As usual, the artwork is superb and all the baby sounds are just what I remember.

El has achieved tunnel vision/mind.

You can say NO to kids once in a while and tell them not to do something . You don’t have to let them do everything they feel like doing. Elly is a poor mother. April is old enough to understand No and obey it.

That casserole is not big enough to feed her tribe. Maybe two people with a serving left over for tomorrow’s lunch.

One of my daughters has a daughter and almost 2 year old grand that is living with her. She has her own cabinet in the kitchen, she is leaning how to keep things in their place, and puts them away. Her father is chef in a retirement home, but they have not been able to save up enough money to make a down payment on a house, even though both of them work. But my daughter likes having the baby there.

When I was about seven my father watched as i put a fork in an electric outlet. After I finished crying he said “I bet you’ll never do that again!” He was RIGHT!

April wanna help, dont you? Really Elly you need to watch that baby before something bad unnoticely happens in the kitchen. Will you perfer having a 5 month old rambusous puppy and a baby helping you cook dinner? In a tornado