In panel one, did she say during the car trip that it snows in July in Canada. I remember some snow in June that melted by noon, but I don’t remember seeing any snow at the end of July. In southern Canada that is.
My youngest (11) is a Unicorn. She has never slept in the car since she was two years old. I can always count on having someone to talk to because my wife crashes out pretty quickly once we get going.
Back about 1978 or so my boss had gone on vacation to visit family in Japan. He flew to Montreal to meet the wife and kids who’d stayed longer. The kids were still on TOKYO time! with ZERO interest ingoing to bed!
Most of our vacations started with picking Dad up after work in Davenport, IA and driving up to Stockholm, MN, arriving at Aunt Lillian’s about 2 am. My sister and I slept most of the way and were ready to play with the toys she had (after a snack and some conversation). Mom and Dad were just ready for bed.
BlitzMcD 5 months ago
What did the ol’ hippie expect??
rasputin's horoscope 5 months ago
Time for a wind-down walk.
snsurone76 5 months ago
Now you know why some motels don’t allow kids!
Asharah 5 months ago
Should have just taken a plane instead of a prolonged road trip.
howtheduck 5 months ago
In spite of her early language acquisition, April did manage to say, “Snozz” and “Zzzz”, two very difficult words for a 4-year-old.
Black76Manta 5 months ago
They really have to discipline that girl, but very strictly!
cracker65 5 months ago
So predictable lol.
French Persons' Celebration of Peeved Harry Dinkle Premium Member 5 months ago
It’s a double-edged sword… They sleep in the car, you get some peace and quiet… But then in the motel, you don’t…
zerotvus 5 months ago
Get some payback…put her the room with Liz…..
kaycstamper 5 months ago
That’s how it works!
dcdete. 5 months ago
In panel one, did she say during the car trip that it snows in July in Canada. I remember some snow in June that melted by noon, but I don’t remember seeing any snow at the end of July. In southern Canada that is.
grocks 5 months ago
Should have put April and Liz in a room of their own.
mckeonfuneralhomebx 5 months ago
What is with the facial hair on Liz
ctolson 5 months ago
Not April’s fault. There’s sleep majic in every car for little kids when it’s on the highway.
Outnumbered 5 months ago
A motel? That’s where bad things happen.
mepowell 5 months ago
Someone told me that if they stay at a motel, they always take their children swimming in the motel pool just to get them tired out so they’ll sleep.
Redd Panda 5 months ago
Car rides put kids to sleep. That’s a Law of Nature.
Foob 5 months ago
So, remind me again. Is April their first child?
InuYugiHakusho 5 months ago
This was years before AIRBNBs were a thing.
KC135E/R BOOMER 5 months ago
My youngest (11) is a Unicorn. She has never slept in the car since she was two years old. I can always count on having someone to talk to because my wife crashes out pretty quickly once we get going.
ladykat 5 months ago
Yep.
Anon4242 5 months ago
That’s why you stay at a place with a pool.You can tire the kid out so they sleep at night in spite of dozing in the car most of the day.
Gen.Flashman 5 months ago
Should just consider themselves lucky that she didn’t get car sick.
Gabby 5 months ago
Give her a benadryl! Or something to knock her out.
kamoolah 5 months ago
A funny strip could be one with almost no dialogue..
Elly gets into a motel shower. She then turns on the faucet
Elly: AAUUUUGGHH!
Final panel shows a silhouette of Elly flying through the air
Robert Craigs 5 months ago
Back about 1978 or so my boss had gone on vacation to visit family in Japan. He flew to Montreal to meet the wife and kids who’d stayed longer. The kids were still on TOKYO time! with ZERO interest ingoing to bed!
Ginny Premium Member 5 months ago
Next time keep her awake in the car. You’d think Ellie would know that.
Robert Miller Premium Member 5 months ago
I’ve been that kid…
flagmichael 5 months ago
I see Elly is using a paper map. My grandkids don’t remember them at all.
gcarlson 5 months ago
Most of our vacations started with picking Dad up after work in Davenport, IA and driving up to Stockholm, MN, arriving at Aunt Lillian’s about 2 am. My sister and I slept most of the way and were ready to play with the toys she had (after a snack and some conversation). Mom and Dad were just ready for bed.
John Jorgensen 5 months ago
Well of course, you let her get so deeply asleep that now she’s no longer tired.
Also, gotta love that “Snozzzzz” this strip is so fond of using.
Strawberry King 5 months ago
No doubt other residents with kids are dealing with the same thing.
CoreyTaylor1 5 months ago
Your own fault for not keeping her awake, Dum-belly!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 5 months ago
twas ever thus….
French Persons' Celebration of Peeved Harry Dinkle Premium Member 5 months ago
Well, Elly…. you wanted another kid…. “Cousin Oliver”…