Stone Soup by Jan Eliot for October 20, 2009
October 19, 2009
October 21, 2009
Transcript:
Val: Our mother is leaving us again. Joan: So I hear. Val: She's going to Thailand! Isn't that a bit DANGEROUS? Joan: People vacation there, Val. Joan: But YOU lose your after-school sitter! Val: This is NOT about ME. Val: Sigh...
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thegreentick over 14 years ago
Methinks she hit that nail right on the head. Just a hunch…
rayannina over 14 years ago
Sure it’s not, Val.
Colt9033 over 14 years ago
Val pays the price for over burdening her mother.
lightenup Premium Member over 14 years ago
I don’t think it’s Val’s fault. Grandma just wants to do something where she feels alive and excited. But Val does realize how it’ll affect her.
alondra over 14 years ago
They haven’t said yet how long she’ll be gone. It’s good for her to have these periodic trips so she can broaden her horizons.
eieio2 over 14 years ago
Ahem- Joan? It flows downhill? YOU are to be the designated babysitter.
Smiley Rmom over 14 years ago
Not a bad idea, eieio2. Joan can supervise Alex & Holly while THEY take care of Luci & Max.
jmworacle over 14 years ago
Good babysitters are hard to find. Especially if they work at the wage Val’s and Joan’s mother charges.
kab2rb over 14 years ago
Alex can help with the girls, although I don’t know if Holly will like it. I would like to go on vacation but pt only paid for working and too many bills.
Ushindi over 14 years ago
Yes, Joan, people were vacationing there in December, 2004 also…..
Xrystalia over 14 years ago
Maybe Grandma will bring home a permanent man this trip. lol
Ashrey over 14 years ago
It sure is nice to have a loving supportive family.
comicsfannate over 11 years ago
Why is it black and white????