Mom is typical of the depression era in the first panel: “No, no. Denial. We’re not entitled to ever have anything”. Meanwhile, in the last panel Dad has decided to live life to whatever the fullest may be in his world.
Why do parents have to be like that when they are offered anything from their children. There is always that same reply “Oh we just couldn’t (except that or put you out, whatever)” Instead, why don’t they accept with grace and have it done with.
When someone goes out of the way to make you comfortable, say thank you and later tell them how wonderful it was of them to arrange such a nice surprise. Trying to turn it down really is kind of rude in this situation.
When my father came home from the Vietnam war, my grandparents threw him a “welcome home” party which was attended by many, including some young ladies, one of whom caught his eye and would become my mother. After much joy and toasting one glass after another, everyone went home and my father’s younger brother said they have his room just like he left it. My father declined, saying he would sleep in the basement, causing my uncle to say “The basement? That is screwed up!” I later learned that to a man coming home from war, seeking out the most fortified location made perfect sense.
I believe the “family” bathroom is upstairs. Having the private path eliminates the need to go up the stairs to use the bathroom. They will still have to go up and down stairs to get to the main part of the house, but it still saves several trips (perhaps literally) having them stay upstairs, especially at night.
Templo S.U.D. almost 2 years ago
ain’t home renovations fascinating?
allen@home almost 2 years ago
Dad has no problem taking the room.
Farside99 almost 2 years ago
Thanks, Dad! I could see it was going to be hard to convince her without you!
littlejohn Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I bet it was the “No stairs” that sold the offer of the master bedroom. And the private bath didn’t hurt the offer either.
Johnnyrico almost 2 years ago
Patterfoobs…
BlitzMcD almost 2 years ago
Mom is typical of the depression era in the first panel: “No, no. Denial. We’re not entitled to ever have anything”. Meanwhile, in the last panel Dad has decided to live life to whatever the fullest may be in his world.
mindjob almost 2 years ago
Where’s the remote? Dad doesn’t want to miss the kickoff
EnlilEnkiEa almost 2 years ago
Hotel Patterson. That has a nice ring to it.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Sometimes, it’s okay to look a gift horse in the mouth. He really may have great teeth.
Diat60 almost 2 years ago
And now that Mum has done the obligatory “no you shouldn’t, etc. etc.” she’ll thoroughly enjoy her stay in your new room!
Daltongang Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Ah yes, honesty. So refreshing to see instead of all that you shouldn’t have palaver.
JudithStocker Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Why do parents have to be like that when they are offered anything from their children. There is always that same reply “Oh we just couldn’t (except that or put you out, whatever)” Instead, why don’t they accept with grace and have it done with.
g04922 almost 2 years ago
HUH? What is definition of Patterfoobs??
Moonkey Premium Member almost 2 years ago
When someone goes out of the way to make you comfortable, say thank you and later tell them how wonderful it was of them to arrange such a nice surprise. Trying to turn it down really is kind of rude in this situation.
dsom8 almost 2 years ago
The difference between mother and father.
paranormal almost 2 years ago
Atta boy Pops!!!
sschardi almost 2 years ago
If grandma is upstairs how can they have no stairs (panel 3). Grandma should be down stairs, they are old, hard to clime stairs.
USN1977 almost 2 years ago
When my father came home from the Vietnam war, my grandparents threw him a “welcome home” party which was attended by many, including some young ladies, one of whom caught his eye and would become my mother. After much joy and toasting one glass after another, everyone went home and my father’s younger brother said they have his room just like he left it. My father declined, saying he would sleep in the basement, causing my uncle to say “The basement? That is screwed up!” I later learned that to a man coming home from war, seeking out the most fortified location made perfect sense.
Foob almost 2 years ago
We see here where Elly learned her martyrdom (martyrness?).
circleM almost 2 years ago
I can’t remember, but has John’s parents ever been featured?
M M almost 2 years ago
Let the parents be downstairs so they don’t have to go up and down steps.
HodgeElmwood almost 2 years ago
Uh….no stairs? They literally have to GO UPSTAIRS to get to the bedroom.
The_Great_Black President almost 2 years ago
Invited Marian? Better keep her out of the kitchen, or the Pattersons won’t have any rooms at all. Burned down!
finnygirl Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I believe the “family” bathroom is upstairs. Having the private path eliminates the need to go up the stairs to use the bathroom. They will still have to go up and down stairs to get to the main part of the house, but it still saves several trips (perhaps literally) having them stay upstairs, especially at night.