This is why parents who do anything except full-time parenting have to leave the house or find child care to do it. If Newton hadn’t had time to sit under a tree, where would classical physics be?
You know, if you’re going to bring a new dog into the house when you already have an old dog, you want to make sure the age gap is not too great, for this very reason. (And yes, I know that Edgar is Farley’s improbably late in life progeny.)
There are a lot of good comments here, many f which I can relate to as a parent. Sadly enough the one that is all that shows up unless you click on all comments is the only one that shows a complete lack of understanding for what being a parent is like, both good and challenging. snsurone 76 seems to completely clueless at best.
Coopersdad 4 months ago
That is the truth if ever I’ve seen it!!!
Asharah 4 months ago
April, go play with the puppy.
snsurone76 4 months ago
Does anyone know of any comic-strip mothers as bad—or as stupid—as Elly Patterson??
Enter.Name.Here 4 months ago
I look in Farley’s eyes and all I see is “Help me? Please?”
Lecherous 4 months ago
Is it fair to get an energetic pup when there’s a senior pet at home?
dcdete. 4 months ago
Today’s strip is a little known example of an attempt at education for the little girl.
Canadians, like this family, recognize the word Mom or Ma as a short form for the word Mother.
Canadians would actually recognize the word Mum as a short form for the word Chrysanthemum, a flower.
Atewl 4 months ago
Yeah, children are the WORST!
Willywise52 Premium Member 4 months ago
Kids and puppies will bug you to death,IF you let them.
emiesty 4 months ago
This is why parents who do anything except full-time parenting have to leave the house or find child care to do it. If Newton hadn’t had time to sit under a tree, where would classical physics be?
jango 4 months ago
Like Owner like Dog?
DawnQuinn1 4 months ago
Many. Just read the comments here and that will prove my comment. lol
ladykat 4 months ago
Both children wanted attention from a parent.
The Great_Black President 4 months ago
So you are a father, Farley.
Time to pay for your debauchery with Sera.
g04922 4 months ago
Ahhh…. Farley is learning the price he pays for a moments pleasure… LOL
Daltongang Premium Member 4 months ago
It’s a dogs life Ellie, a dogs life.
Quentin1992 4 months ago
I don’t think she’s bad or stupid.
JanBic Premium Member 4 months ago
I know Lynn updates these old strips for minor details. Since she is an online designer, could Ellie at least get a flat screen monitor?
John Jorgensen 4 months ago
You know, if you’re going to bring a new dog into the house when you already have an old dog, you want to make sure the age gap is not too great, for this very reason. (And yes, I know that Edgar is Farley’s improbably late in life progeny.)
namelocdet 4 months ago
I remember the first time I read this strip waaaay back in the day. Smiling now because I can understand Elly’s point of view now as an adult.
French Persons Premium Member 4 months ago
Arghhgarrr Premium Member 4 months ago
Now and then?! More like always.
magictara 4 months ago
Farley’s replacement
saylorgirl 4 months ago
This one is adorable and true!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 4 months ago
“You got YOURS to sleep, now tell me how I get MINE to sleep!”
Fiammata 4 months ago
Actually, he’s just pleading for help, Mom.
Curiosity Premium Member 4 months ago
There are a lot of good comments here, many f which I can relate to as a parent. Sadly enough the one that is all that shows up unless you click on all comments is the only one that shows a complete lack of understanding for what being a parent is like, both good and challenging. snsurone 76 seems to completely clueless at best.
howtheduck 4 months ago
I suspect Farley is thinking, “Are you a sheepdog? I can’t see your eyes.”