It amazes me that kids can always talk to moms more easily than dads. Both my brother and I were always more comfortable confessing or taking a problem to Mom first. My three kids (1 boy, 2 girls) always went to my wife first and all five of my grandchildren go first to their moms - my daughter (1 boy, 1 girl) and daughter-in-law (3 girls).
On the day the Convention closed, Sept. 18, a woman named Mrs. Powel had been restlessly waiting to learn of the proceedings. As the wise Benjamin Franklin came outside, she asked, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”
And his reply troubles me today. He said, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
In many cases, dads actually lack the wisdom necessary for specific situations or are unwilling to learn the specifics in the first place (describes my dad to a “t”; mum at least was willing to listen/learn but also lacked the wisdom to deal with it, especially if she decided to involve dad).
bobothehobo, he IS telling someone, Hobbes! Dad will find out soon though. I remember when I was young, my brother and i went running down the hallway. Everytime we passed a door one of us grabbed the handle and shut it. Then we shut ourselves into our room. Needless to say Dad knew immediately we were up to something.
I like Calvin!
Do you? He has imagination!
Do you study reptiles? I like reptiles!
Calvin likes dinosaurs!
Calvin is so smart… but yet so stupid.
Do you like Hobbes.
Go to my profile and answer thees questions!
margueritem almost 15 years ago
Lol! I bet that she thinks that a lot…
bobothehobo almost 15 years ago
awww.. i wanted to be first to post a comment! but seriously calvin TELL SOMEONE!!!lmao
vibjyor almost 15 years ago
Must have been very arduous for her. Still, may be her reaction will prepare Calvin for the big bang to follow. I think he should tell her.
Shikamoo Premium Member almost 15 years ago
I can just imagine.
pouncingtiger almost 15 years ago
It’s finally time to face the music, Calvin.
ladywolf17 almost 15 years ago
You better find someone to tell before the guilt totally consumes you. HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY TO ALL OF YOU.
Yukoner almost 15 years ago
It amazes me that kids can always talk to moms more easily than dads. Both my brother and I were always more comfortable confessing or taking a problem to Mom first. My three kids (1 boy, 2 girls) always went to my wife first and all five of my grandchildren go first to their moms - my daughter (1 boy, 1 girl) and daughter-in-law (3 girls).
Is this genetic or cultural?
carpetinwater9 almost 15 years ago
Momma knows best.
charlieblenkinsop almost 15 years ago
I remember those binocs.. sorry Dad.. pretty sure the tiger was a German Shepherd though and he didn’t come up with ANY suggestions!!
lazygrazer almost 15 years ago
Mom is STILL in labor with Calvin. Dad too.
Yukoner almost 15 years ago
Happy 233rd birthday to the USA.
grinstoya almost 15 years ago
One of the funniest lines ever if you think about it… Calvin had to hear his mom say that at least once… lmao… too funny.
tyrannusbe almost 15 years ago
Yeah, mom is worse then dad. Dad just gets mad and punishes Calvin. Mom does that, and she gives him a lecture on it.
GROG Premium Member almost 15 years ago
Better to tell one of them than let Dad find out on his own.
DesultoryPhillipic almost 15 years ago
On the day the Convention closed, Sept. 18, a woman named Mrs. Powel had been restlessly waiting to learn of the proceedings. As the wise Benjamin Franklin came outside, she asked, “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?”
And his reply troubles me today. He said, “A republic, if you can keep it.”
Those are pointed words: If you can keep it.
(Taken from an article by Jonathan Falwell.)
Superfrog almost 15 years ago
I think I understand why Calvin has no younger siblings.
bald almost 15 years ago
try the pawn shop down the block calvin, they might have a pair
alondra almost 15 years ago
I never wanted to go to my mom with problems, she was a lot harder on me than my dad was.
tinhutjohn almost 15 years ago
Sometimes we do a better job of torturing ourselves than the real punishment ever inflicts. Fess up Calvin.
Slugnutty almost 15 years ago
Ladywolf17, I don’t think Calvin’s problem is guilt, I’d call it more of an anticipation of a comming apocolypse.
Ray_C almost 15 years ago
I wonder how Calvin went through that birth experience: “Spaceman Spiff shakes out his umbilical as he prepares to exit the Mother Ship…”
gjsjr41 almost 15 years ago
Ha ha ha, Too funny, Ray C. LOL
linsonl almost 15 years ago
Well, Calvin does make a good argument for birth control.
Silverpearl almost 15 years ago
But moms are supposed to protect their young.
TapiocaHead almost 15 years ago
…. one the smartest things you’ve said, Calvin.
Koolcoman almost 15 years ago
calvins already told all of us and watterson
ratlum almost 15 years ago
Moms do protect their young and she has a way with Dad Calvin get her on your side
prasrinivara almost 15 years ago
General Yukoner.
In many cases, dads actually lack the wisdom necessary for specific situations or are unwilling to learn the specifics in the first place (describes my dad to a “t”; mum at least was willing to listen/learn but also lacked the wisdom to deal with it, especially if she decided to involve dad).
GeneGene almost 15 years ago
i was hoping Dad would find out today so we could have had some fireworks for the fourth.
ninmas almost 15 years ago
HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!!!
tino768 almost 15 years ago
Well, he told Hobbes.
Kerovan almost 15 years ago
bobothehobo, he IS telling someone, Hobbes! Dad will find out soon though. I remember when I was young, my brother and i went running down the hallway. Everytime we passed a door one of us grabbed the handle and shut it. Then we shut ourselves into our room. Needless to say Dad knew immediately we were up to something.
gabe3 almost 15 years ago
I like Calvin! Do you? He has imagination! Do you study reptiles? I like reptiles! Calvin likes dinosaurs! Calvin is so smart… but yet so stupid. Do you like Hobbes. Go to my profile and answer thees questions!
sjoujke Premium Member almost 15 years ago
This whole thing has brings back not so fond memories.
gameslion over 14 years ago
calvin,I hope you had a bad kill in the fourth of july