Yes, kids believe Mom can do anything. At my mom’s funeral several years ago, one of my brothers shared a story about how he as a young child accidentally broke a vase. He scooped up the remains of the vase and took it to our mom and said, “Here, Mommy. Fix.”
I remember thinking Mom could do anything I brought home from school. She’d always sit down and say, “Well, let’s read the instructions first” and then, “Oh, we can do this!” We was usually me. She told me it wouldn’t be fair to turn in an adult’s work. Took me many years to realise that a) my mom only had a 7th-grade education, so often she really didn’t know much more than I did and b) my classmates’ moms were doing a lot of their projects for them, especially crafts, which was why theirs were so much more perfect than mine.
BE THIS GUY over 7 years ago
A boy always trusts his mother
Wilde Bill over 7 years ago
A sad story this week.
Adiraiju over 7 years ago
Bad news, Cal…
The Calvinosaurus That Calvin Wanted To Discover over 7 years ago
“That’s why animals are so soft and huggy.”
nostrebornod over 7 years ago
Such a sad story arc, but so beautifully done. Another example of Watterson’s genius.
Kim Metzger Premium Member over 7 years ago
Have tissues ready, everyone.
laughingkitty over 7 years ago
I remember this arc. I know where the story is going.
laughingkitty over 7 years ago
Yes, kids believe Mom can do anything. At my mom’s funeral several years ago, one of my brothers shared a story about how he as a young child accidentally broke a vase. He scooped up the remains of the vase and took it to our mom and said, “Here, Mommy. Fix.”
orinoco womble over 7 years ago
I remember thinking Mom could do anything I brought home from school. She’d always sit down and say, “Well, let’s read the instructions first” and then, “Oh, we can do this!” We was usually me. She told me it wouldn’t be fair to turn in an adult’s work. Took me many years to realise that a) my mom only had a 7th-grade education, so often she really didn’t know much more than I did and b) my classmates’ moms were doing a lot of their projects for them, especially crafts, which was why theirs were so much more perfect than mine.
radarhead over 7 years ago
Oh noo, it’s this arc. One of the best.
WelshRat Premium Member over 7 years ago
Wouldn’t it shock everyone if they saved it this time around?
JohnFarson19 over 7 years ago
One of the greatest story arcs in the history of comics.
Professor W over 7 years ago
That’s nice of Cal to take care of the raccoon
theincrediblebulk over 7 years ago
I’m amazed Calvin is being sensible enough to not touch the injured raccoon himself. Not at all his normal reckless behaviour.
hariseldon59 over 7 years ago
Maybe it’s RJ (Over the Hedge) on a Twinkie overdose.
hantms over 7 years ago
Oh no!!! :( :( :(
gantech over 7 years ago
That kind of trust is the way it should always be between child and mother.
The Pro from Dover over 7 years ago
I’ve never read this arc before. Now I’m sorry I read the comments. Ruined it.
cubswin2016 over 7 years ago
Reality checks are rough.
Teto85 Premium Member over 7 years ago
Good bye for a week.
Back_phil over 7 years ago
I’m not familiar with this story line as are many of the other readers.
My first reaction, “Good thinking, having a tiger watch over a baby raccoon. Hello, it’s lunch time.”
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member over 7 years ago
That is so sweet. Children and baby animals are kindred spirits.
tigerchik32 over 7 years ago
oh, I remember this one. I still cry when I read it. :(
SirBaconBear about 7 years ago
Thanks Mr. Watterson for the sad mood.