Lynn’s Comments: I got a letter telling me I should have written “whomever” in the first panel. Maybe that’s grammatically correct, but…it’s just not the way we actually talk!
What it SHOULD have said is “Here are the two tasks: Pick up April and start dinner. Whoever gets home first, pick which one you want to do and mark it. If you’re second, do the other.” Not only does it split the workload more fairly, it avoids this deception.
If Elizabeth did not take the time to goover her science notes, why is she going to question the veracity of whether Michael goovered Elly’s note before she did?
She should have been more specific (and fairer): Michael – start dinner when you get home; Elizabeth – pick up the baby when you get home (or vice versa).
Latchkeys. I would NOT instruct my boys to COOK as in turn on a stove. I would allow microwaved dinner or sandwiches. I would consider those their after school snacks until I get home and make dinner. If I know I’d be quite late like get home 8 or so, I would make dinner the night before and have kids warm up in the microwave. 6 o’clock is early enough to make a quick dinner.
Templo S.U.D. almost 4 years ago
some responsible oldest child Michael is
stillfickled Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Why, you little…….
jr1234 almost 4 years ago
….. RAT
AllishaDawn almost 4 years ago
The baby is 7 months old, and still referred to as “the baby”? Why not “April”, or “your sister”?
rekam Premium Member almost 4 years ago
He’s shirking responsibility.
Macushlalondra almost 4 years ago
Learning early how to get out of “women’s work” eh, Michael? Shame on you.
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 4 years ago
It should have said Dear Michael since he’s older and more capable of handling April
masnadies almost 4 years ago
Lynn’s Comments: I got a letter telling me I should have written “whomever” in the first panel. Maybe that’s grammatically correct, but…it’s just not the way we actually talk!
M2MM almost 4 years ago
Devious Michael! Pretty typical of male children.
Fiammata almost 4 years ago
That’s the best way to get meals that you don’t like. Have your sibling make it.
USN1977 almost 4 years ago
Michael is no Eagle Scout, that is for sure!
SusanSunshine Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I’m sorry… maybe I’m the only one…
but since I don’t know what time this is supposed to be,
or when John comes home…
I don’t like the idea of either of them picking up the baby…
especially with Michael ratting out and leaving Lizzie alone in the house with her.
I’d feel better, if I KNEW it was only for 45 minutes,
or they’d promised to care for April together, and John would be home soon too…
but either is too young to be home alone, handling a possibly fussy or hungry baby….
I mean, there’s no guarantee of what state she’ll be in, is there?…
And cooking at the same time?
I’ve known young mothers who’ve had a hard time with that, much less a preteen girl.
I’d probably leave April with Annie till an adult got home.
pheets almost 4 years ago
No matter how old you make it to, you will always be your Mom’s baby while she is still alive.
grocks almost 4 years ago
Hmm, wouldn’t Liz see Michael’s fresh footprints?
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 4 years ago
A strong sense of responsibility is a sign of good character. Michael is just a character.
Golf Buddy almost 4 years ago
What would happen if Farley knocked the note flying off the table?
summerdog almost 4 years ago
I think Mike shows great initiative in his sneaky retreat.
dv1093 almost 4 years ago
Pre-texting.
darcyandsimon almost 4 years ago
What interesting message threads on here! Made me work on my division/multiplication AND think about cats…
kab2rb almost 4 years ago
Called passing the buck to sister.
Johnnyrico almost 4 years ago
St. Michael of Asshat, doing what he does best…. be an asshat.
locake almost 4 years ago
Elizabeth will leave the house too and visit a friend until 6 pm. No dinner will be made.
ladywyntre almost 4 years ago
What it SHOULD have said is “Here are the two tasks: Pick up April and start dinner. Whoever gets home first, pick which one you want to do and mark it. If you’re second, do the other.” Not only does it split the workload more fairly, it avoids this deception.
The_Great_Black President almost 4 years ago
If Elizabeth did not take the time to goover her science notes, why is she going to question the veracity of whether Michael goovered Elly’s note before she did?
stamps almost 4 years ago
She should have been more specific (and fairer): Michael – start dinner when you get home; Elizabeth – pick up the baby when you get home (or vice versa).
mmmmary almost 4 years ago
Off topic: Happy World Freedom Day! This is the 31st anniversary of the fall of the Berlin wall (1989).
capricorn9th almost 4 years ago
Latchkeys. I would NOT instruct my boys to COOK as in turn on a stove. I would allow microwaved dinner or sandwiches. I would consider those their after school snacks until I get home and make dinner. If I know I’d be quite late like get home 8 or so, I would make dinner the night before and have kids warm up in the microwave. 6 o’clock is early enough to make a quick dinner.
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 4 years ago
I think she could have worded that differently…..
Carito about 1 year ago
The note should have instructed one of them to pick up the baby, and the other one can start dinner. Why should the first one home do both?
SquidGamerGal 6 days ago
Really, Michael? Are you THAT lazy?