I like the way Elly tries to one-up John on who had the worst day and fails hard. It sounds like Elly normally gets off work early enough to go grocery shopping and then pick up April at the Pre-K at what? About 3 pm? Most bookstores do not open until 10 am, so what does Elly work? 10 am – 2 pm. On this particular day, Elly had to work right up until the time she picks up April, so what is that — a 5-hour workday instead of a 4-hour workday? I declare John with winner with his 3 emergencies, destroyed computers and smoke alarms. Maybe “winner” is not the right term there.
When I was around 16 I volunteered to cook dinner every weeknight for my family (me, parents, and brother), in exchange for horseback riding lessons. I enjoyed cooking (still do at age 80) and was good at it (still am), and loved horses (still do). My parents both worked, often late, and loved coming home to a hot meal. It was win-win all the way around!
When I was that age, starting dinner on week nights was part of my regular share of the chores. Mom would plan out the week and I’d help shop too. It worked out well. I would do prep around starting homework. Any dishes to be baked would be ready to go into the oven when Mom got home. Younger sibs would help after with cleanup. Nowadays Hubs likes to cook so he does that part and I am the cleanup crew. Works out great.
Asharah about 5 hours ago
Stoffer’s Frozen Lasagna anyone?
Baarorso about 4 hours ago
Delivery anyone? Since you’re both shot, why not have someone else do the cooking for you for once?
snsurone76 about 4 hours ago
Hey—at least she can take a hint!
howtheduck about 4 hours ago
I like the way Elly tries to one-up John on who had the worst day and fails hard. It sounds like Elly normally gets off work early enough to go grocery shopping and then pick up April at the Pre-K at what? About 3 pm? Most bookstores do not open until 10 am, so what does Elly work? 10 am – 2 pm. On this particular day, Elly had to work right up until the time she picks up April, so what is that — a 5-hour workday instead of a 4-hour workday? I declare John with winner with his 3 emergencies, destroyed computers and smoke alarms. Maybe “winner” is not the right term there.
The Duke about 3 hours ago
Call for a pizza.
LeslieBark about 3 hours ago
When I was around 16 I volunteered to cook dinner every weeknight for my family (me, parents, and brother), in exchange for horseback riding lessons. I enjoyed cooking (still do at age 80) and was good at it (still am), and loved horses (still do). My parents both worked, often late, and loved coming home to a hot meal. It was win-win all the way around!
French Persons Premium Member about 3 hours ago
A high school freshman volunteering to make dinner because their parents had a rough day… Wow. This comic was definitely drawn before Gen-Z.
jmworacle about 2 hours ago
You may not like the results.
DorothyGlenn Premium Member about 2 hours ago
At least the pre dining whine was taken care of
arolarson Premium Member 8 minutes ago
When I was that age, starting dinner on week nights was part of my regular share of the chores. Mom would plan out the week and I’d help shop too. It worked out well. I would do prep around starting homework. Any dishes to be baked would be ready to go into the oven when Mom got home. Younger sibs would help after with cleanup. Nowadays Hubs likes to cook so he does that part and I am the cleanup crew. Works out great.
Foob less than a minute ago
How hard is it to boil a package of hotdogs and chop up an onion?
BOOM, meat and veg.