You’re the type of dad who would rather watch TV than play board games aren’t you? Those are called “Deadbeat Dads”. ..I like this strip today … so warm, and Rose looks positively happy. :D
“What’s a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?” Troll alert! Incidentally, with the new ergonomic shovels you can take as long as you want without getting a sore back.
My son likes to “help” shovel our driveway, he’s 3 1/2 this year so obviously he doesn’t do so well but he likes being out there with mommy and daddy, and he has his own shovel, I think he only moves about a cupful of snow but he likes to “help”
People, relax already. It’s a comic strip, not real life. It’s one person’s idea of an ideal situation and I for one read it to be cheered not beat over the head with more problems.
I like the whole feeling of the comic (that he wants to help daddy AND that daddy lets him). I like it better than the snow shoveling in today’s Family Circus, even though that is cute.
The time it takes out to shovel out the drive way Versus the time you spend with your kid that is willing to be with you.. I will take the extra time to shovel out the drive way now.. It makes it easier later on to shift him out of bed before noon on a Saturday to help me with a needed project.
Kinda like mama cheetahs teaching their cubs the ropes. It’s not so much what the cubs do right there and then, it’s what they’ll be able and willing to do later thanks to that early training (watch out, impalas).
11256 almost 13 years ago
awwww I think it’s sweet
redarmrest almost 13 years ago
are you telling me you’re gonna let a kid that little shovel snow by himself?! You’re crazy!
redarmrest almost 13 years ago
eager child + patient dad= major brownie points with mom.
jordankap almost 13 years ago
Why is Don Wimmer listed twice as creator?
Doctor11 almost 13 years ago
It’s more fun when you have a helper.
Allan CB Premium Member almost 13 years ago
You’re the type of dad who would rather watch TV than play board games aren’t you? Those are called “Deadbeat Dads”. ..I like this strip today … so warm, and Rose looks positively happy. :D
mbmacneill almost 13 years ago
Nice, warm walks bearfooted down to the mail box here in Florida. ;-p
Kydex29 almost 13 years ago
“What’s a burrahobbit got to do with my pocket, anyways?” Troll alert! Incidentally, with the new ergonomic shovels you can take as long as you want without getting a sore back.
ampeck almost 13 years ago
My son likes to “help” shovel our driveway, he’s 3 1/2 this year so obviously he doesn’t do so well but he likes being out there with mommy and daddy, and he has his own shovel, I think he only moves about a cupful of snow but he likes to “help”
ewalnut almost 13 years ago
I always enjoyed thinking I was helping my parents when I was small, and I enjoyed their companionship.
monawarner almost 13 years ago
People, relax already. It’s a comic strip, not real life. It’s one person’s idea of an ideal situation and I for one read it to be cheered not beat over the head with more problems.
vldazzle almost 13 years ago
I like the whole feeling of the comic (that he wants to help daddy AND that daddy lets him). I like it better than the snow shoveling in today’s Family Circus, even though that is cute.
Mitchtheone almost 13 years ago
The time it takes out to shovel out the drive way Versus the time you spend with your kid that is willing to be with you.. I will take the extra time to shovel out the drive way now.. It makes it easier later on to shift him out of bed before noon on a Saturday to help me with a needed project.
renewed1 almost 13 years ago
My son enjoyed helping me push the lawnmower.
iced tea almost 13 years ago
The family that play together, prays together, and works together, STAYS together.
Rakkav almost 13 years ago
Kinda like mama cheetahs teaching their cubs the ropes. It’s not so much what the cubs do right there and then, it’s what they’ll be able and willing to do later thanks to that early training (watch out, impalas).
chris_weaver almost 13 years ago
The triumph of good parenting over efficiency.
Marc Poschman almost 13 years ago
Reprint on Father’s Day.