When there are problems, we tend to forget those tender moments with our children, it’s good that there is a little girl who reminded her of that, because when the children leave, the parents are left alone!
My older sister left and came back at least four times. I thought my parents were being very indulgent at the time. After I left, I stayed gone. :D (Granted, I got married and had a family, so had no motivation to “return to the nest”)
My three-year-old nephew spent the weekend with my mother and stepfather. As they were driving him back home, he said, “I don’t wanna go!” My mother asked, “Don’t you want to see Mommy and Daddy?” My nephew thought about it for a moment, and then said, “I want to see Mommy and Daddy, but I don’t wanna leave!”
Black76Manta over 1 year ago
When there are problems, we tend to forget those tender moments with our children, it’s good that there is a little girl who reminded her of that, because when the children leave, the parents are left alone!
Asharah over 1 year ago
These days, they leave, then they come back.
'IndyMan' over 1 year ago
Look at it this way, John, at least you have ‘April’ and ‘Farley’ for a good while yet ! ! ! !
Johnnyrico over 1 year ago
Panel 1: Don’t allow the flithead kid to drive your car. Simple.
littlejohn Premium Member over 1 year ago
Just wait till all the Grand-kids show up.
Susan00100 over 1 year ago
I’d much rather hug Farley.
What can I say; I love dogs and I don’t like kids!!
Wren Fahel over 1 year ago
THIS is what I’m talking about!
M2MM over 1 year ago
My older sister left and came back at least four times. I thought my parents were being very indulgent at the time. After I left, I stayed gone. :D (Granted, I got married and had a family, so had no motivation to “return to the nest”)
Geophyzz over 1 year ago
Your sports car will always have a little more zip when the tank is almost empty.
kaycstamper over 1 year ago
Be careful what you ask for! Turn around and they’re gone.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Plenty of time for peace in the grave. Live all you can, now.
dennis.caunce over 1 year ago
I took the hint when my Mom started wrapping my lunch in a roadmap!
howtheduck over 1 year ago
In between panels 1 and 2, Elly goes to April and says, “Go give your daddy a huggy. He’s in one of his moods.”
djtenltd over 1 year ago
Right, Jon. And once the house is empty, believe me you’ll wish it was full again. Noise, chaos and all!
USN1977 over 1 year ago
John may be thinking he is living life while driving the sports car, but the sports car will never hug him nor say “I love you”.
198.23.5.11 over 1 year ago
When does Farley play “Romeo” with the pooch next door?(she apparently wasn’t fussy)
RonnieAThompson Premium Member over 1 year ago
Hugs not drugs. Give someone a hug today. Someone that they have value.
g04922 over 1 year ago
Poor guy…. welcome to the “Dream”.
Daltongang Premium Member over 1 year ago
My child arrived just the other day
He came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
And he was talking ’fore I knew it, and as he grew
He’d say “I’m gonna be like you, dad”
“You know I’m gonna be like you”
And the cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
“When you coming home, dad?” “I don’t know when”
But we’ll get together then
You know we’ll have a good time then
My son turned ten just the other day
He said, thanks for the ball, dad, come on let’s play
Can you teach me to throw, I said-a, not today
I got a lot to do, he said, that’s okay
And he, he walked away, but his smile never dimmed
It said, I’m gonna be like him, yeah
You know I’m gonna be like him
And the cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
“When you coming home, dad?” “I don’t know when”
But we’ll get together then
You know we’ll have a good time then
Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
Son, I’m proud of you, can you sit for a while?
He shook his head, and they said with a smile
What I’d really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later, can I have them please?
And the cat’s in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man in the moon
“When you coming home, son?” “I don’t know when”
But we’ll get together then, dad
You know we’ll have a good time then
mindjob over 1 year ago
“Sorry kids, but we already rented your rooms out”
John Jorgensen over 1 year ago
I live alone and getting the rooms to stay tidy and especially the floors to stay clean are still uphill battles.
Tetonbil Premium Member over 1 year ago
No kidding! Lol
PouluCBagumba over 1 year ago
Full tank = empty back account
The_Great_Black President over 1 year ago
If Elly dies, you can bet that John will be looking to marry the sports car. Is there any type of unnatural relationship that Canada will not allow?
slbolfing over 1 year ago
Yep!
Snolep over 1 year ago
Sunrise, sunset.
rebelstrike0 over 1 year ago
I remember commentors saying that John should have forced Elly to have an abortion when she was pregnant with April.
In the words of President John F. Kennedy “And we call ourselves the human race.”
reedkomicks Premium Member over 1 year ago
Better enjoy it while you can, cuz Elly is gonna kick your sorry self to the curb asap!
edeloriea14 over 1 year ago
Well, April is nice enough to give John a hug.
hagarthehorrible over 1 year ago
Who wants to see rhe orderliness in rhe house when have you such cute fellas in the house. Love this strip.
grizz over 1 year ago
and it is great, you have time to enjoy them and the grandchildren
phoenixnyc over 1 year ago
My three-year-old nephew spent the weekend with my mother and stepfather. As they were driving him back home, he said, “I don’t wanna go!” My mother asked, “Don’t you want to see Mommy and Daddy?” My nephew thought about it for a moment, and then said, “I want to see Mommy and Daddy, but I don’t wanna leave!”
feefers_ about 2 months ago
Aww. Farley gave his daddy a hug