The Patterson parents are amazed. Their children have shown them they are fully capable of doing chores willingly and that they know how to do them, but only on New Years’ Eve. This means the other 364 days of the year, they are little stinkers.
Lynn had to make a slight alteration here. In the original run (1994/1995), January 1st fell on Sunday. Liz originally said “Since it’s the first day in a brand new year…we wanted it to be a good one!!”
I’m not crying, you’re crying. ;D Funny how something so sweet and simple can make you choke up. My kids do stuff like this on occasion and I am always in tears.
snsurone76 9 months ago
From the appearance of those wine glasses in the third panel, it seems that the Patterson’s celebrated New Year’s a day early.
Jacob Mattingly 9 months ago
A really sweet strip. A classic. You have one day left.. make the most of it.
cracker65 9 months ago
Nice one
howtheduck 9 months ago
The Patterson parents are amazed. Their children have shown them they are fully capable of doing chores willingly and that they know how to do them, but only on New Years’ Eve. This means the other 364 days of the year, they are little stinkers.
jmworacle 9 months ago
Best gift from the children ever!
French Persons Premium Member 9 months ago
What fantasy world does Lynn Johnston live in? … Oh, right..
emiesty Premium Member 9 months ago
I like how often the Sunday strips are wordless or nearly so.
hagarthehorrible 9 months ago
Happy New year to all !
markkahler52 9 months ago
For Better or for Worse, here comes 2024!!
VegaAlopex 9 months ago
Not me, I’m glad 2023 is almost over.
SquidGamerGal 9 months ago
Now, how about we make this an every day thing?
potfarmer 9 months ago
Then she woke up.
Rose686 9 months ago
Aw
birkemeyerjulie 9 months ago
I just thought it was a sweet comic today.
eced52 9 months ago
Maybe they’re left over from Boxing Day?
ladykat 9 months ago
Occasionally, John, occasionally.
monya_43 9 months ago
Hope everyone has a happy and prosperous new year!
oakie817 9 months ago
HIPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!
Big Mike 9 months ago
Lynn had to make a slight alteration here. In the original run (1994/1995), January 1st fell on Sunday. Liz originally said “Since it’s the first day in a brand new year…we wanted it to be a good one!!”
Chris 9 months ago
even if it is only going to last for one day… :J
MuddyUSA Premium Member 9 months ago
It happens once a year…..
raybarb44 9 months ago
Once a year is still good. There is definitely room for improvement but the one day is still good…..
Angry Indeed Premium Member 9 months ago
The SYFY Channel’s is having a Twilight Zone Marathon. Submitted for your approval …
JanLC 9 months ago
Sneaky Lynn. The original strip was published on January 1, 1995. Mike’s line in the last panel was “It’s the first day of a new year” .
mindjob 9 months ago
One good day won’t salvage this crappy year
djtenltd 9 months ago
Mike definitely looks different with that beard and mustache…and it’s nice to see him shoveling the snow without being asked. It shows he’s maturing.
samfran6-0 9 months ago
Have a Blessed year, everyone.
Teto85 Premium Member 9 months ago
Even the Ape helped out.
huew 9 months ago
Mike’s mustache in 2nd panel covered to the sides of his lips. But in later panels his ‘stache shrunk to Charlie Chaplin’s style.
Back to Big Mike 9 months ago
Those kids are awesome…and so are mine.
sperry532 9 months ago
May the last day of the old year be the worst of the New Year.
Argythree 9 months ago
Still find it hard to like Mike’s ‘new’ look…
MT Wallet 9 months ago
My first thought was it was Mother’s Day like in Back to B.C. But only that one and Doonesbury and Nancy Classics are off schedule.
asrialfeeple 9 months ago
HAPPY 2024!!
https://www.youtube.Com/watch?v=3VxjTue0wFU
Camiyami Premium Member 9 months ago
I’m not crying, you’re crying. ;D Funny how something so sweet and simple can make you choke up. My kids do stuff like this on occasion and I am always in tears.
KageKat 9 months ago
A little combined effort goes a long way!
[Unnamed Reader - 14b4ce] 9 months ago
When your children exhibit perfect behavior, be suspicious