I suspect for the majority of the early work they just took non-color reprints (like from the original paperback peanuts collections) rather than the color newspaper submissions.
When they’re reprinted for classic peanuts the colored versions show up again.
Either way, I’m just happy to be able to read most of the archive online.
Right after he complains about how he always puts things off, he sits down and watches TV instead. He has identified the solution to his problem and is completely ignoring it despite how much its obviously bothering him.
Its a classic ‘wishy washy’ line, and its not the first time its been used. For example, three frames of waiting in line at the movies saying he should go home and work on his homework, followed by him purchasing the ticket and watching the movie anyway.
Some of the comics definitely aged better than others :-)