When I’m invited to step-family get-togethers that sometimes happens after work, I cannot help but — as I call it — “uncle around” with my stepsisters’ children to relieve the stress.
The joys of parenthood fully realized makes see what your parents went through for you, i.e., you should’ve had your little head pinched off way back when.
The blessing/curse, “May you have children just like you”? Tish, tosh. The children I raised are now out on their own in the world, or as I put it, “Aha! Chaos and disorder. My work is done!”
Have children, and the first year and a half you look forward to them walking and talking. Then, for the next 20 years or so, you wish they would just sit down and shut up.
My brother once gave me a birthday card that said “Just think. For thousands of years, our ancestors have been fruitful and multiplied just to produce YOU!” Open card. The inside said “Either that, or they just liked to be fruitful and multiply.”
BE THIS GUY about 6 years ago
You made those monsters.
LeeCox about 6 years ago
Insanity is hereditary — parents get it from their children all the time!
Earthling Premium Member about 6 years ago
Lovable beasties
Templo S.U.D. about 6 years ago
When I’m invited to step-family get-togethers that sometimes happens after work, I cannot help but — as I call it — “uncle around” with my stepsisters’ children to relieve the stress.
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 6 years ago
What every parent in those circumstances would say if they were being honest.
blunebottle about 6 years ago
My brother-in-law was known for his knack of getting along with kids- any kids. How? He paid attention to them!
the lost wizard about 6 years ago
If she was smart she’d set them on the Homeowner’s Association. There might be a by-law prohibiting them.
F-Flash about 6 years ago
Who says Rat isn’t sensitive, he nailed it.
Troglodyte about 6 years ago
Surely you’re kidding, neighbour Nancy?! :D
NeedaChuckle Premium Member about 6 years ago
As an uncle it is great to LEAVE after a few hours and find peace and quiet.
WaitingMan about 6 years ago
If my parents had gone to the trouble to avoid me, I might have actually grown up as a happy child.
Brass Orchid Premium Member about 6 years ago
In panel two, I was looking for the setup for the pun.
jessie d. about 6 years ago
The joys of parenthood fully realized makes see what your parents went through for you, i.e., you should’ve had your little head pinched off way back when.
Display about 6 years ago
The blessing/curse, “May you have children just like you”? Tish, tosh. The children I raised are now out on their own in the world, or as I put it, “Aha! Chaos and disorder. My work is done!”
BiathlonNut about 6 years ago
Have children, and the first year and a half you look forward to them walking and talking. Then, for the next 20 years or so, you wish they would just sit down and shut up.
Bucinka about 6 years ago
In the words of the immortal Harry Belafonte, “De man smart, but de woman smarter.”
Kveldulf about 6 years ago
Grandchildren are your reward for not strangling your children.
chris_weaver about 6 years ago
Children are to be neither seen nor heard!
codedaddy about 6 years ago
So halt production at the baby factory.
Kind&Kinder about 6 years ago
Well, it’s the only way to get new people. If we didn’t make ’em, the merry-go-round would soon be empty!
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 6 years ago
My brother once gave me a birthday card that said “Just think. For thousands of years, our ancestors have been fruitful and multiplied just to produce YOU!” Open card. The inside said “Either that, or they just liked to be fruitful and multiply.”
kauri44 about 6 years ago
Is this Neighbor Bob’s wife?
Sisyphos about 6 years ago
Neighbor Nancy is living on the edge, as Rat has so astutely observed. (I don’t blame for wanting a respite from the Unholy Three….)
-_Fox_- almost 6 years ago
Now I know why my parents stay at work longer…