My wife asked me to take our son clothes shopping before he started Second Grade. Kots of camo and sports related gear. She never even asked me to go with her again. I did not understand her anger. He was ready for the classroom, the field, or the woods.
Go ahead Darryl. Once Hammie gets a load of your fashion sense and your tendency to go large so he’ll be stuck growing into something until High School, he may be forced to try stuff on simply in self defense. (Don’t forget to take in the clearance rack!)
Since EVERYONE lives in t-shirts, baggy short and rubber shoes of some sort, the choices are narrowed down to a choice among twelve million graphic prints of the moment.
Ah, but it might be different if he’s alone with dad instead of with MOM and a sister or two. Especially if “trying on” means comparing the size labels, going up one for growth, and holding the clothes up against his body.
Is there supposed to be some kind of subtle implication here that Hammie has some sort of need where medication might help settle him down enough for him to complete simple, every day tasks?
Or are they simply poor parents who failed to instill any kind of self control in their son?
Back in the day, we would be measured and the clothes would be picked out and they would fit. Today, you can buy multiple pairs of the same size and they all fit differently – generally too tight, so they have to go back. I prefer the stores that have fitting rooms but those are getting to be fewer all of the time.
So was Darryl unaware of how annoying it is to take Hammie shopping till Wanda came out with her very colorful simile? And now he’s panicking based just on that?
9thCapricorn 25 days ago
Should’ve kept your trap shut, Wanda
iggyman 25 days ago
You’re treading in dangerous territory Darryl!
iggyman 25 days ago
With Hammie’s attention span, good luck!
rekam Premium Member 25 days ago
Darryl can be such a wimp.
j_m_kuehl 25 days ago
No Backsies
Macushlalondra 25 days ago
Sorry, but you volunteered, now you’re doing it.
KC135E/R BOOMER 25 days ago
My wife asked me to take our son clothes shopping before he started Second Grade. Kots of camo and sports related gear. She never even asked me to go with her again. I did not understand her anger. He was ready for the classroom, the field, or the woods.
danketaz Premium Member 25 days ago
Go ahead Darryl. Once Hammie gets a load of your fashion sense and your tendency to go large so he’ll be stuck growing into something until High School, he may be forced to try stuff on simply in self defense. (Don’t forget to take in the clearance rack!)
ꜝ 25 days ago
Cabela’s / Bass Pro – here we come!
Ermine Notyours 25 days ago
That was my attitude at the time. “Change clothes in public? Forget it! Just return it if it doesn’t fit.”
ddl297 25 days ago
Tell Hammie if he doesn’t get new school clothes, he can always wear Zoe’s hand-me-downs. ZOOM! Off to the store!
dsatvoinde Premium Member 25 days ago
Not sure what the challenge is. A few pairs of shorts and red and black striped t-shirts. Done!
freewaydog 25 days ago
nope, too late Darryl!
goboboyd 25 days ago
Since EVERYONE lives in t-shirts, baggy short and rubber shoes of some sort, the choices are narrowed down to a choice among twelve million graphic prints of the moment.
serial232 25 days ago
I love going with my boys to shop for school. 6 days before “D” day.
SquidGamerGal 25 days ago
Too late! You’ve already agreed! The ink has been dried! No backsies!
MS72 25 days ago
Jeans, tshirt and shoes. How hard could it be? :)
Twelve Badgers in a Suit Premium Member 25 days ago
I bet Daryl will spend a more kid-friendly amount of time on clothes shopping than Wanda does. This could work out.
DaBump Premium Member 25 days ago
Ah, but it might be different if he’s alone with dad instead of with MOM and a sister or two. Especially if “trying on” means comparing the size labels, going up one for growth, and holding the clothes up against his body.
ctolson 25 days ago
It’s all in the presentation to make it a challenge. Been there and did that with one of my daughters when she was about Hammie’s age.
Dot2Dot 25 days ago
Daryl will probably come home with more new clothing for himself than for Hammie.
Durak Premium Member 25 days ago
Is there supposed to be some kind of subtle implication here that Hammie has some sort of need where medication might help settle him down enough for him to complete simple, every day tasks?
Or are they simply poor parents who failed to instill any kind of self control in their son?
raptor 25 days ago
Back in the day, we would be measured and the clothes would be picked out and they would fit. Today, you can buy multiple pairs of the same size and they all fit differently – generally too tight, so they have to go back. I prefer the stores that have fitting rooms but those are getting to be fewer all of the time.
DawnQuinn1 25 days ago
Darryl is a wimp? What do you expect? He is a male ! lol
Doug K 25 days ago
He doesn’t really need any new clothes yet.
The Quiet One 25 days ago
Too late Darryl, you offered.
brick10 25 days ago
But we didn’t shake on it….
Robert Nowall Premium Member 25 days ago
Isn’t it hard sometimes to get Hammie to wear clothes?
John Jorgensen 25 days ago
So was Darryl unaware of how annoying it is to take Hammie shopping till Wanda came out with her very colorful simile? And now he’s panicking based just on that?
wildlandwaters 25 days ago
hey…what about all that “for better or for worse” stuff you agreed to?? Huh??
gmu328 25 days ago
too late, offer was accepted in panel 2
Nicki's ZoMcYo 25 days ago
No take backs!
tammyspeakslife Premium Member 25 days ago
I don’t remember anyone caring whether I liked my clothes or even being asked. Try them on first? J"ust do as you’re told and wear em!"
Daltongang Premium Member 25 days ago
Sorry Darryl, you opened your pie hole and shoved your foot in it, so toss a little ketchup on it and swallow.
SallyLin 25 days ago
Too late, Pops. Offered and accepted!
Code the Enforcer 25 days ago
TAZ LIKE MEDITATE !! … … On EATING !!! … :)
eced52 24 days ago
Rescinded offer rescinded.
Laurie Stoker Premium Member 24 days ago
No backsies.
Strawberry King 24 days ago
You’re screwed, dude.
jandsmusic 24 days ago
Try on?
jrankin1959 24 days ago
Too late!
sincavage05 23 days ago
Hah, sword fights in the dressing room in little boys underwear. Be a great bonding experience for both of them