Was going to say something about “being too old to have another child”, but then I remember that I’ve seen stories about women in their 50’s and 60’s giving birth…
I am fortunate that my SISTER likes kids and had 3 and her oldest also liked kids and had 6. That takes the pressure off the rest of us! I have no desire to be a grandmother (except to a cat) and my only daughter has no desire to have kids (except for said cat). So thankful to my sister and oldest niece!
Opal, we are absolutely not allowed to say one word on the topic of our kids having kids! You should know better than that. Leave it to Nelson to take charge of the guilting for a sibling.
One of my pet peeves is when other people ask/dictate/hint/advise on how many children a family should or shouldn’t have. I have one child and do not plan to have any more. Any time I get “advised” to have more I say, “Sure, if you agree to carry the child and pay for the child’s future expenses, I’ll be happy to add another one to my family!” The response is usually, “Good point.” or “Touche!”. Sometimes a polite way of telling someone to mind their own business actually works out well!
Templo S.U.D. almost 6 years ago
how about none, Opal?
Mr. Peterson almost 6 years ago
Why does Sylvia look a lot older in this strip? Lack of sleep?
well-i-never almost 6 years ago
“Why, whatever do you mean?” The least innocent question uttered by the guilty.
wonkmaster almost 6 years ago
yeah, something’s different about the strip
fuzzbucket Premium Member almost 6 years ago
No, Mom. You do it.
Macushlalondra almost 6 years ago
In other words yes. Isn’t it enough that you are practically raising Nelson?
enigmamz almost 6 years ago
I hope that in panel 2, she used a syrupy-sweet condescending voice. ;)
Breadboard almost 6 years ago
Well at least Earl can’t be blamed for this one :-)
dadoctah almost 6 years ago
Transparent, thy name is Opal.
MayCauseBurns almost 6 years ago
She’s working a second job to pay for printer ink.
iggyman almost 6 years ago
As long as I can pawn them off to you, sure, Mom!
jagedlo almost 6 years ago
Was going to say something about “being too old to have another child”, but then I remember that I’ve seen stories about women in their 50’s and 60’s giving birth…
contralto2b almost 6 years ago
I am fortunate that my SISTER likes kids and had 3 and her oldest also liked kids and had 6. That takes the pressure off the rest of us! I have no desire to be a grandmother (except to a cat) and my only daughter has no desire to have kids (except for said cat). So thankful to my sister and oldest niece!
Grutzi almost 6 years ago
Opal, we are absolutely not allowed to say one word on the topic of our kids having kids! You should know better than that. Leave it to Nelson to take charge of the guilting for a sibling.
Ratbrat almost 6 years ago
How many kids did Opal have?
Mary Sullivan Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I thought that was what Opal was up to.
ForrestOverin almost 6 years ago
She doesn’t look older than Opal…
timbob2313 Premium Member almost 6 years ago
I currently have 6 grandkids. given global climate change however, that is more than enough
lagoulou almost 6 years ago
Grandparents don’t have to necessarily suffer through the terrible 2’s and the hormonal teen years…..parents do!
WCraft Premium Member almost 6 years ago
Sounds like my house. The few times I actually need to print something, we’re out of ________ (pick a color including black) ink…
dogday Premium Member almost 6 years ago
“Why sure, Mom. I’ll have another child or two as soon as you and Dad take another mortgage or two on your house.”
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] almost 6 years ago
She needs to have her wireless printer to only work for her.
Nicole ♫ ⊱✿ ◕‿◕✿⊰♫ Premium Member almost 6 years ago
One of my pet peeves is when other people ask/dictate/hint/advise on how many children a family should or shouldn’t have. I have one child and do not plan to have any more. Any time I get “advised” to have more I say, “Sure, if you agree to carry the child and pay for the child’s future expenses, I’ll be happy to add another one to my family!” The response is usually, “Good point.” or “Touche!”. Sometimes a polite way of telling someone to mind their own business actually works out well!
TheBigPickle almost 6 years ago
Color toner ain’t cheap ya know…
Boise Ed Premium Member almost 6 years ago
And here I thought she was just mooching the printer.