Nancy Classics by Ernie Bushmiller for August 16, 2019

“He mastered the art of changing his own diaper last week.”

Like the look of “OK, let’s get this over with!” on Nancy’s face in the third panel!

Exasperating…..

The List: 1. Fix Sis up with a proper orthodontist…

1- SALLY: GIT YER RED HOTS. 2- NANCY: That dern Sally and her crappy hot dog cart… 3- …Sally, why’s your kid brother in the hot dog cart. That doesn’t seem very sanitary seeing as how he has on a dirty diaper. Your red hots are literally crappy now. 4- SALLY: He takes the orders of course. That way his tips add to the bottom line. Now whadaya have? NANCY: Sigh. Gimme two. BUT NO CHILI!

nice

I don’t know about WRITING…but I know babies have been taught to hand-sign words before they can speak! Makes sense—if you can train a gorilla to sign, you should be able to teach a few signs to a reasonably bright pre-verbal child! “drink”, “eat”, “I’m wet” “want blanky” could probably head off some frustrated screaming when the child can’t make his wants and needs made known verbally. Then as they grow up and learn more complex signs they can communicate with a deaf playmate! (I have also heard parents who hand sign to their kids across a noisy room “Knock it off or you’re in trouble!” Beats screaming!

Is that girl Irma?

That is an example of a very rare child. Parents want one and also have no idea how to handle them.

Guess he is that smart.