For Better or For Worse by Lynn Johnston for November 17, 2020

You were once like that at April’s age, Michael.

They are doing an immense amount of work, it is just on inside where you can’t see!

And they do most of that while sleeping!

She is doing a LOT of growing, a LOT of learning, and a body to figure out…all that is exhausting.

Just storing up sleep for the time 30 years later when it will be hard to get.

I had spine surgery back in September (c3-t1). On my second night, I slid down while trying to adjust. I was wearing my neck brace and was in a LOT of pain. I couldn’t scoot back up, turn onto my back, nothing. I was literally stuck. I had to call for a nurse. It was then that I understood what a turtle on its back felt like. It was WORK!

Heck, I don’t know how babies don’t straight-up die, when I listen to their snuffly breathing. And even mother’s milk makes them barf. Of course they need their sleep. Hopefully they’ll know how to walk and talk by the time they wake up.

Babies grow when their sleeping. :)

It takes a lot of work to poop in so many diapers.

She does more than you know

Why doesn’t Lynn just rename this comic “For Better Or For April”?

Growing takes a lot of food and energy.

Growth and development are exhausting activities.

Goover the floor!

Growing is exhausting work. I mean really, it takes a lot of effort to make your legs 1/4 of a inch longer a week?

Practicing on becoming a teen

The same can be said about teens. :)

April’s rolling over is adorable.

The baby giant panda cub at the National Zoo (https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam) acts the same way. He sleeps most of the time and when he’s awake he’s moving his legs trying to figure out how to crawl.

She eats, poops, wee wees and grows nonstop 24/7. You would too. Oh wait. You did. That explains why you don’t remember.

Babies are true beauties that make this world bright.