Lio by Mark Tatulli for March 20, 2017

I reckon Dad noticed the moment he got catapulted out of bed, son

Watch out for your shoes, dad, Lio might have put a spring in your step!

Dear Mr. Pastis… This is how puns are done.

April Fool’s Day must be truly miserable around Lio.

Dad’s bouncing baby boy.

Spring is sprung.

In middle school, my art teacher afforded anyone who needed extra credit the option of designing and drawing a machine that would get you out of bed, dress you, brush your teeth, and make your breakfast. The only restriction was that it could not look like a mother. This strip reminds me of that, and also makes me realize that she didn’t preclude it looking like a father.

First few panels, I thought Lio was doing a Wallace & Gromit homage…

Sorry for the springs sir.

Any more surprises to spring on dad Lio?

Poor dad eats flax cereal… Probably forces down kale for supper…

If I went through what Dad has just gone through, I would not be feeling very springy. Chances are, Lio would be experiencing fall!