Ummmm….because she knows you will do it for her, Elly. Next time, just don’t remind or check on her. When she realizes she hadn’t packed and missed the bus as a result of not packing earlier, she’ll learn the value of planning ahead. She will understand why you plan ahead. She has to experience it for herself. Lecturing her does not work.
The sad thing is my boyfriend’s mother pulls an Elizabeth on us when she can. She was meant to get an early train for a 4-day trip and kept wringing her hands about ‘how difficult’ it all was and finally we ended up doing the packing for her and arranging a cab and she still moaned about how hard it all was. Some people just can’t sort themselves.
One strip has Elly demanding her kids start fighting their own battles, then another strip has her pining about how “they will always be my babies”. You can’t have it both ways, Elly.
I certainly wouldn’t want what my mom would pack for me. I’d choose my own things for the trip. But who could pass up mom’s lovingly done deed? Lovingly done? ha,ha,ha!
My neighbor always packs for her kids when they go to see their Dad every other weekend. They stayed with us for about 4 days last month and she packed all of their stuff for them then too. The sheer disorganization that followed when I asked them pack up their own things when it was time to go home was epic. I now know why she does it.
Missing today…the usual commenter analyzing every minute detail of the strip and explaining what’s wrong with the premise and the characters, and throwing in something to show she knows everything about the strip’s past history.
Asharah over 2 years ago
Because they know you’ll do it dummy!
Templo S.U.D. over 2 years ago
I forget, but why is Elizabeth going to the national capital city?
Karptaz over 2 years ago
If you wait long enough, Mom will ALWAYS do it
C over 2 years ago
Training parents is important
Macushlalondra over 2 years ago
Congratulations Elly. You fell right into her trap.
capricorn9th over 2 years ago
Ummmm….because she knows you will do it for her, Elly. Next time, just don’t remind or check on her. When she realizes she hadn’t packed and missed the bus as a result of not packing earlier, she’ll learn the value of planning ahead. She will understand why you plan ahead. She has to experience it for herself. Lecturing her does not work.
cubswin2016 over 2 years ago
I believe Elizabeth played Mom like a five dollar fiddle.
dcdete. over 2 years ago
Are those half dozen lines in panel four just behind her rear supposed to indicate that the mom is so mad that she farted?
MagOctopus over 2 years ago
The sad thing is my boyfriend’s mother pulls an Elizabeth on us when she can. She was meant to get an early train for a 4-day trip and kept wringing her hands about ‘how difficult’ it all was and finally we ended up doing the packing for her and arranging a cab and she still moaned about how hard it all was. Some people just can’t sort themselves.
'IndyMan' over 2 years ago
You’re being ‘played’ Ellie—you’re being played ! ! ! Elizabeth didn’t want to pack, sooooo she got you to do it ! ! ! !
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
The first time I packed my own bags was when I left home. My mother never allowed my brother and me to do our own packing.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Because it my Mom Servant does it then she is responsible for when something is left at home.
Jeffin Premium Member over 2 years ago
Seriously??
snookdog69 over 2 years ago
choir
rebelstrike0 over 2 years ago
One strip has Elly demanding her kids start fighting their own battles, then another strip has her pining about how “they will always be my babies”. You can’t have it both ways, Elly.
mckeonfuneralhomebx over 2 years ago
Thought that was what MOMS are for! I don’t remember packing a bag till I moved out.
pheets over 2 years ago
this is summerdog over 2 years ago
I certainly wouldn’t want what my mom would pack for me. I’d choose my own things for the trip. But who could pass up mom’s lovingly done deed? Lovingly done? ha,ha,ha!
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Why should she?…..
Cincoflex over 2 years ago
Back off Ellie and maybe Elizabeth would learn more than how to manipulate you.
JustMe over 2 years ago
My neighbor always packs for her kids when they go to see their Dad every other weekend. They stayed with us for about 4 days last month and she packed all of their stuff for them then too. The sheer disorganization that followed when I asked them pack up their own things when it was time to go home was epic. I now know why she does it.
paranormal over 2 years ago
They leave it because they know you’ll do it for them. It’s like dear old hubby messing up something and Elly having to take over and do it herself.
Snolep over 2 years ago
Missing today…the usual commenter analyzing every minute detail of the strip and explaining what’s wrong with the premise and the characters, and throwing in something to show she knows everything about the strip’s past history.
mindjob over 2 years ago
Kids have to fail at something before they see the importance of it
mikeywilly over 2 years ago
What would have happene, if Ellie had said, “Fine, I hope you’ll have a good time. By the way, I’m not doing your packing”
kathleenhicks62 over 2 years ago
Like you MOM and they know you will do it for them.
CoreyTaylor1 over 2 years ago
Because, Elly… they’re not as GOOD at it as YOU are!
InuYugiHakusho over 2 years ago
Refer to the third panel for an answer to your question, Elly.
Lightpainter Premium Member over 2 years ago
When Calvin packed himself to run away from home, he packed comic books, and maybe one sandwich each for Hobbes and himself.
eladee AKA Wally over 2 years ago
Well Duh!
Silenced Victim Premium Member over 2 years ago
And once again, Elly berates one of her children. Sadly AKA being Elly.
RossStanton1 over 2 years ago
I remember packing the same way!