Today is my nephew’s fourteen-month birthday, but I don’t think my brother and his wife aren’t going to do any celebration for him (aside from maybe send a picture of him from their iPhones to my iPhone). (Elizabeth’s actual birthday must be — if my calendar math is right — 22 July.)
That was a sweet idea. Better yet, integrate her into making decisions for the baby. Ask her to pick items for the baby (even if it’s just making a choice between two you already love). Additionally, give her one or two new “grown up” privileges to allow her to feel she’s growing up and deserving of this. She still feels she is the “baby” in the family. Time for a new identity.
I get that you want to make her feel better but Elizabeth day? Just spend the day with her, take her to the movies, the toy store, and finally a popular children’s restaurant.
I’ve never done that, but with 3 kids (2 of whom ceased being the only baby when they were under 2 and didn’t really “get” it), maybe I should???
Lynn’s Comments: Whenever one of the kids was feeling left out or otherwise marginalized, we declared a special day just for them. We’d go to a favourite restaurant, maybe supply a small gift. We just made a special day out of an ordinary one. Worked like a charm.
I taught in a one-room school. When a kid’s birthday rolled around, they got special privileges. For the kids who had birthdays during the summer, we used their “unbirthday,” exactly six months after their birthday.
Oh, John. Elizabeth is 10 1/2 years old, not 9 1/2 years. I guess no one wants to correct John and embarrass him.
Elizabeth may like getting all the attention; but when the newborn baby is crying in the middle of the night in her room, I can guarantee that it will not make her feel better when John says, “Remember! We had Elizabeth Day! Be happy!”
A good follow-up strip could be where Elizabeth’s teacher calls. Elly is then informed of her failure to redeem her homework despite his repreive of another day, Elizabeth’s failure of the past three quizzes, and that she was out to lunch when they were discussing geography in class, not even knowing the capital of Alberta. Once Elly and John get this bad news, they are going to demand accountability, and “Elizabeth Day” will have a new meaning!
they know how hard the arrival of a new baby is on her because She has been the baby. if Mike was feeling the same way i am sure they would have a special "birthday"party for him too.
Our neighbors already had one little boy. After they moved away, a second child was born; but the first was only five. I sent them two gifts: one to welcome the new baby, and a second gift – also wrapped, with a special handmade car – to welcome the new big brother.
Templo S.U.D. almost 5 years ago
Today is my nephew’s fourteen-month birthday, but I don’t think my brother and his wife aren’t going to do any celebration for him (aside from maybe send a picture of him from their iPhones to my iPhone). (Elizabeth’s actual birthday must be — if my calendar math is right — 22 July.)
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 5 years ago
It bugged me when they had ceremonies over the three-month anniversary of 9/11…
Johnny Q Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Now that I think of it, Mike reminds me of Funky Winkerbean’s son Corey…
JoanHelen almost 5 years ago
Oh dear, perhaps they should have given a little more thought to this. Now Michael is going to have his nose put out of joint. :(
Watcher almost 5 years ago
Still a kid aren’t you Mike.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Oh, Elizabeth, gloating over your moment will do nothing to endear you to Mike.
dlkrueger33 almost 5 years ago
That was a sweet idea. Better yet, integrate her into making decisions for the baby. Ask her to pick items for the baby (even if it’s just making a choice between two you already love). Additionally, give her one or two new “grown up” privileges to allow her to feel she’s growing up and deserving of this. She still feels she is the “baby” in the family. Time for a new identity.
PammWhittaker almost 5 years ago
I was just expected to be thrilled I wasn’t the only child and baby anymore. At 5 years old. Right, folks, that worked out really well :P
Tarkus almost 5 years ago
9 and half years old going on 3? Not entirely certain that is a particularly good message.
GirlGeek Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I get that you want to make her feel better but Elizabeth day? Just spend the day with her, take her to the movies, the toy store, and finally a popular children’s restaurant.
masnadies almost 5 years ago
I’ve never done that, but with 3 kids (2 of whom ceased being the only baby when they were under 2 and didn’t really “get” it), maybe I should???
Lynn’s Comments: Whenever one of the kids was feeling left out or otherwise marginalized, we declared a special day just for them. We’d go to a favourite restaurant, maybe supply a small gift. We just made a special day out of an ordinary one. Worked like a charm.Fiammata almost 5 years ago
Baaaad, Lizzie!
indysteve9 almost 5 years ago
And they wonder why he calls her Lizardbreath. LOL
rshive almost 5 years ago
A.a.a.w.w.w.w. Do we have to?
The_Great_Black President almost 5 years ago
That’s my name, don’t wear it out!
Rogers George Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I taught in a one-room school. When a kid’s birthday rolled around, they got special privileges. For the kids who had birthdays during the summer, we used their “unbirthday,” exactly six months after their birthday.
joefearsnothing almost 5 years ago
Yeah, Liz is a special part of the family….the “brat” part! ;o]
asrialfeeple almost 5 years ago
Sibling love.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Good move parents.
WilliamPennat almost 5 years ago
Does sibling rivalry really get as bad as its portrayed in this strip. Being an only I wouldn’t know….
howtheduck almost 5 years ago
Oh, John. Elizabeth is 10 1/2 years old, not 9 1/2 years. I guess no one wants to correct John and embarrass him.
Elizabeth may like getting all the attention; but when the newborn baby is crying in the middle of the night in her room, I can guarantee that it will not make her feel better when John says, “Remember! We had Elizabeth Day! Be happy!”
USN1977 almost 5 years ago
A good follow-up strip could be where Elizabeth’s teacher calls. Elly is then informed of her failure to redeem her homework despite his repreive of another day, Elizabeth’s failure of the past three quizzes, and that she was out to lunch when they were discussing geography in class, not even knowing the capital of Alberta. Once Elly and John get this bad news, they are going to demand accountability, and “Elizabeth Day” will have a new meaning!
j.l.farmer almost 5 years ago
they know how hard the arrival of a new baby is on her because She has been the baby. if Mike was feeling the same way i am sure they would have a special "birthday"party for him too.
sparkle 13 Premium Member almost 5 years ago
And only 23 more hours to go Michael !!!!!!! lol
Petemejia77 almost 5 years ago
Now its Mike’s turn to be a no good juvenile!
ellisaana Premium Member almost 5 years ago
Our neighbors already had one little boy. After they moved away, a second child was born; but the first was only five. I sent them two gifts: one to welcome the new baby, and a second gift – also wrapped, with a special handmade car – to welcome the new big brother.
fix-n-fly almost 5 years ago
Yes, and let’s not forget, the baby’s crib is in Lizzie’s room, so she will be disturbed several times a night for several months (if it stays there).
dv1093 almost 5 years ago
This falls into “Let’s give everyone a participation trophy!!”
Scoutmaster77 almost 5 years ago
Mike earned that. :-D