Parenting is a journey for the parents just as much as for their little ones, and Chris Grady is drawing and sharing his in a brilliant comic called Lunarbaboon. By focusing on a small family's adventures, the series spots and highlights humor in simple everyday situations. It also touches some sensitive and dark(er) subjects but does so in a way that feels sincere and, eventually, ends on a postive note.
"Lunarbaboon was created as a way for me to combat my anxiety and depression," Grady writes. The father of a 7-year-old son and 2-year-old daughter thinks it's impossible not to be influenced by everything around you. "There is a lot of bad things happening in the world, but there is also a lot of good," he told HuffPost. "I am very lucky to be married to a very smart, strong, opinionated person who is constantly fighting against injustice. A lot of what she and I talk about on a daily basis makes it into the comics."
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No kidding. Having the teacher say "He's not an a*****e" wouldn't have saved me from those grades.
Load More Replies...Clearly the father is concerned about the academic work, and will address that with the teacher. The point here is that children are more than scores on tests. I wish I worked with more parents who valued their children's character more than their grades.
Love this! Building on the strengths in a person and putting focus on character is what empowers people to rise. Academics grades are not always the correct measure of a person's ability. Most of the time there are obstacles or factors that need the right attention first.
this one should be higher up, because that is what most kids want. A dad that can be all those and spend time with you as you grow up.
I miss raising children. Mine are all grown up but I'm still Dad to my sons and Daddy to my daughters :) He says it all right here
could i just push that upvoat button 100 times. its so rude, but then they allways speak their truth
haha cute;) ..when i was a kid, my mom used to cook for the three kids of us- until she got ill one day. My dad gave everything to cook something nice for us, and it turned out quite- disgusting. When we finally finished our plate- he asked proudly delighted, if we want some more!...we couldn't break his heart, so we supressed one more time the urge to throw up, and ate two more plates of that inedible c**p;D now that's daddy love!!
Omg yes! I work so hard to cook for my daughter and I think "wow she's going to love this!" Then I give it to her and she's just like "no." Doesn't even try it. Just flat out refuses it :|
Thiiiissssss. Even better is when they decide they don’t likw something that, for the last month, has been the ONKY thins they will eat.
Reminds me of the day my sister called to ask for my Mac n'cheese recipe, because, she'd made it as specified in the family recipe, three cheese with crunchy topping, and they wouldn't eat it, they wanted the special one I made when I babysat...I said, first, I open the blue box, then, I follow the directions, once it's done, garnish with a sprinkle of pepper and serve...pretty sure she hung up after "blue box"
I would spend hours making home made spaghetti sauce and then my son would ask for canned SpaghettiOs.
Hahahahaha! Yeah, never mess with the Mommy. She will rule you, EVERY F*****G TIME. Amateur.
Although that stops working when they get to certain age :) Until then, enjoy!
That is a trick I haven't mastered yet. Stupid face gives it away, it refuses to remain serious enough to hide the inward laughter.
Load More Replies...my kid just got grounded at school for throwing snow ball with his friend... I was like... yeah? so what? it's a 9yo kids!!! it's so stupid. kids these day can't do anything!
"Snow stays on the ground." All we could do was build useless snow forts
Load More Replies...The worst and best part of being a parent... you get to witness the hilariousness of your kids but you can't laugh.
I am sure that Dad is laughing on something similar he did in the past!
Whenever my friend complains about his sons, I remind him of all the childhood antics he used to brag about b.p. (before parenthood).
Load More Replies...Sometimes it's very hard to be stern when kids do or say something that is hilarious which, is quite often.
It's also like upside down. There's also massive volcanic activity and strong winds in the atmosphere (but drops down to a couple miles of hour at the surface level). Venus is actually pretty similar to Earth and some believe that any water that may have existed on Venus evaporated because the surface temps are so hot. Thank you, 8th grade research project.
Load More Replies...Our education system is horrible. It discourages creating and discovery and being wrong. It beats creativity out of kids even though most subjects can be made super interesting if presented properly. I hated school but would go home and watch discovery channel all afternoon.
I thought this too so I became a teacher to do something about about it. Put up or shut up.
Load More Replies...My school - then my sons', did this to us. My Grandbabies are in a completely different kind of school until 5th grade - then on to public - sooo sad - wish they could stay where they are. learning all the "common" things, but also growing things, watching butterflies evolve from caterpillars - learning manners and respect - being creative MOST of the day.
This is one of the great thing about kids that I love. Every thing is new to them so they are so teachable and eager to learn!
Teacher here. Politicians with _no_ educational background pass laws and regulations about what must be taught in class, what tests must be used, etc. We are left to abandon actual proven education techniques to comply with complex, redundant and contradictory legislation. Wherever we can, we squeeze in our love for knowledge and foster the students' abilities to explore and learn. Oh, also, we must have a Master of Education degree, but start out with earning wages lower than many first year employees with one year of technical training.
Much to learn in the world around us that sticks for life. Unlike algebra
same but isn't it supposed to be a purple squash thingy that is in emojis? This one:🍆
Load More Replies...HAHAHAHAHA our 15 year old son is in this stage now. We laugh so hard when he finally gets it HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Or, they repeat what you said at the wrong time. It's happened to me more than once. Dad said......
That should be a EVERY parent EVERY child thing.
Load More Replies...oooooh i want to upvote this soooooooooo many times!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I loved our home births, my hubby caught our 3rd and still grins from ear to ear about it to this day😁 He says I'm a BEAST! At 5'3" 115lbs I'd never been called strong in any way. I fall in love with him all over again everyday❤️ Love this comic!
Oh man, I wish I my husband would do that for me. Just one day of peace and quiet and without having to worry about him or the kids. Even though I know I'll not last even an hour without thinking about them: have they eaten, are the kids safe, is the baby Ok, is daddy copping, etc.?
I love this one, my husband knows just what it takes to turn a bad day around. True love!
Awesome. Obviously has a deep understanding of his wife's feelings and emotions
This is my birthday and mother's day. Hubby goes out golfing and the kids get left to sleep in while I spend hours alone in my gardens. Best days ever!
I actually started crying, I spend my time alone and so I actually lost connection with my parents, I'm 12
Every parent should have this framed in their house. Just a gentle reminder how important the little things can be for their kids.
And they will always call upon you for advice and help no matter how old they are.
Why is this isn't first! Doesn't just apply to parent - child relationship. It's every f*****g damn relationship.
A weird thing to do though, I mean, now they have to make more food than they planned.
it is the same with eating: mummy those organic peas are disgusting i`d never eat that. Oh coool a moldy leave i picked up with some mud on it and maybe a earthworm underneath, it looks delicious i will eat it.
Sometimes simpler is better. In this case maybe not. Kiss and a hug beats out toys every time.
So true! U just can't replace the feel of the pages of a book.
Load More Replies...Some kids are just too smart for ordinary school, they may be ahead of their peers. Instead of punishing them, we should be checking this out.
that is a sibling thing. only I can make fun of mah bro. you do it, you die...
Me and my brother we will try to kill one another but someone else tries to kill him and they will pay
He doesn't seem to know his name either since he's saying "hey neighbour"...I think that happen pretty often that ppl don't know each other name but still talk frequently using substitutes...
I know the name of every dog in the neighborhood. Their owners? Not so much. . . .
I've memorized the names of all the warrior cat books... What's 6x8 again?
Yah. After a full day of CONSTANTLY being touched,.. dont touch me.
Am I the only person that's never been to a kids table? I just stayed at the table with the other adults quietly eating then went to my room to play by myself.
As long as the kids enjoys it, the dad (/ a parent) does too! Seeing your kids enjoying / having fun is the best there is! Next to snuggle-time!
Our Son has the best laugh. Watching a movie with him is allways the best.
Load More Replies...The message if this comic: the internet is bulls**t where you are not allowed to express your creativity without being bullied, and then get bullied anyway.
Well yes son, I am good at doing dishes but, your mom is FANTASTIC at doing them. Why don't you ask her to show you how to do them too? This will fail of course but at least there is a feeble defense lol
Hahaha!! Yes! This is going to come back and get her, but round one goes to Mom!
He's teaching effective birth control to the other couple. Plus he's brave enough to do this in public because he's focused on his child.
that's treating kids like they,re king. he doesn't want to get up. you get him up
Every kid I know had one arm longer than the other because that's the one mom would drag you up and back home by. I'm thankful she did stuff like that because I learned not to be a little douchebag in public.
Load More Replies...lol and the jerks in the background who say stupid things and have zero clue how awesome being a parent is, nice touch ;)
thats me with my brothers sometimes... exept with mustard instead of water XD
LOL I sure know how he feels! Esp. on this freezing cold mornings! How dare they be so warm and cozy while I have to go out and brave the elements??!!!
oh my gosh, I am crying reading these. they are so sad and so happy at the same time and my emotions cannot handle!
By far the most difficult part is when the time comes to tell them that they CAN go, that they have sent you down the right path in life, and that you will be able to be ok without them.
my mom passed in october.. I wish she could have stayed longer, but shes not suffering anymore 20050227_1...80a130.jpg
He saved that picture from phone to phone for like 30 years. That dude is EVIL.
Just takes a little time until you can feel comfortable enough to express your true feelings lol
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Two scoops! That's an impeachable offense right ;)
Load More Replies...Shouldn't medicate a broken heart with food people. Should have gone home and hugged his wife!
I could just imagine the feeling of our parents when they are rejected or brushed off at those times we are struggling with something. :(
When playing with little kids, they always have a different set of mind. Tea Party: evil master plan. Playing with ponies: Planet of the Equine
I feel that every child on earth who wants one deserves to have a bubble lawnmower. Fun as hell, those were.
My sisters and I spent many years trying to buy the most annoying gifts for each others children. AAHHH! the memories
I work at a toy store, and the Corn Popper is a stable. I always refer to them as "The cool Aunt/Uncle toy" :-P (or revenge by said Aunt/Uncle)
they allways speak the truth. Out loud. In Kindergarden. : "Mommy i drew you, but i could not drew your vajayjay right so i just drew a big circle." mic drop. kid out
Yep, I will never forget that stage and the weeks I went without sleep!
Load More Replies...Parents with newborns are very sleep deprived and get upset overhearing their convo about Mom being able to sleep in since they can't :)
Load More Replies...I feel like cats are all judging us and just can't tell us how weird we are
your kid will now have to borrow all your money and never pay it back
I know the pain. I have had to put down 2 dogs that have been in my family since before I was born, 1 of them being just in summer 2017. Grief and pain.
My greyhounds are 2&4 and I dread that day so often. I love them to pieces and I'll be devastated when they pass on.
.... damn is sweating like a sailor? Your sailors must be so polite...
Load More Replies...Was not that bad since he was still able to have children, she was in a good day!
This has happened to me although only a horse and rides for all eight
Not all for the best. I was a chef for twenty years. Guess who does all the cooking. I should make an awful meal......
I think it's supposed to be irony...he wakes them up from a peaceful sleep to show them they didn't have to wake up
Let's just hope that the books were old ones that they never need anymore... lol
there is no such thing as "old books that they never need anymore" :(
Load More Replies...To everyone who is reading this, I think that you are a wonderful human being!
If my dad did that to my mum she would be like, why the hell cant you tell me this in the morning I was sleeping. Shhhhhhhhhhh!
Now I wish my dad was still in the picture... My mom can be a real jerk... When I was little she used to let my 1st step dad beat me, then she would lie to her family about it
Im sorry. Im so sorry. A million hugs and kisses for ones you ever missed. I know this will never heal the wounds both mental, and physical, but I want you to know you are loved. If you dont think you are, remember that I do, and even if I never meet you, I am supporting you in every way I can. <3
Load More Replies...A good sense of humor will usually help a lot in bringing you happiness.
Full Name's comment is so stupid and he is gross. Probably a Donald Trump supporter. BOO
So true !!!Stop chasing happiness. It will find you in all the small every day things we take for granted because we are so busy looking for the BIG things.
Exactly! I think that many in the western world feel so unhappy because they have too high expectations of life, instead of appreciating the smal things in life. Most often, those who have less appreciate the life more. We must cherish ourselves and each other, not our material things.
Load More Replies...Life choices. I choose life and bringing life to my life to have a life.
Apparently thats not even in the movie! Its just ' i am your father'
Load More Replies...Any Chalkzone fans here? the last two panels remind me of that show.
blue red green green is not a creative color
Load More Replies...When my oldest daughter asked he same question, I told her it was a three letter word. She said "Ok" and ran off. I think she was 6 or 7
I am retired and never liked taking classes or certain jobs...I've had this dream many, many times and wake up so relieved, you would just not believe.
Dear Full Name, I dont think i heard him ask for a kiss. He told her to give him a kiss .that is not the same thing as consent. Consent is asking 'would it be okay if you gave a kiss' or 'could you please give me a kiss, if that is okay with you' not 'give me a kiss'
Haven't you ever seen girls play sports? It's quite common for girls to be better. In fact, it happens about the same number of times as other genders. (Proportionally, I mean)
Load More Replies...Now, THAT is a prescription for happiness. Of course, the antidepressants are good too.
let you weird light shine, so the others of your weird tribe can find you
I love to be an auntie!!! I can't have kids yet, being an aunt is the next best thing!
YEESH! DEATH IS COMING FOR EVERYONE!!! Actually everyone is slowly dying right from the moment they were born. it takes more time for some than it does for others.
Load More Replies...All I ever hear is how kids today just spend all day on phones, computers, etc, and how terrible it is so this is a great change for once!
That is literally like when I get home and my puppy attacks me with leaps and snuggles #CUTESTTHINGEVER
this is my deepest darkest fear. One does not simply wish for a deepest darkest fear to come true.
Load More Replies...i found you and will now incessantly email you about how i found you on boredpanda.
Load More Replies...Letting kids process and discover the world for themselves is way better. You learn so much faster, plus that's where confidence comes from.
Load More Replies...My dad put a poster inside my wardrobe. Lent parades in Spain. Looked like multicoloured KKK gathering. Creepy
Me too. I just want you to know that if you dont think you are good enough for anyone, your perfect for me. Please dont jump. I'll miss you. Stay alive, and things might get better.
Load More Replies...I broke my kids of that in ONE try. "You gotta do better than that if you want to get to the olympics. You won't even get third place! OMG all the GERMS down there, it's gonna be a bath for sure." And I kept getting more ridiculous till the kid was laughing, and then I asked if they were ready to get up. No reward for bad behavior, just gentle mocking till their mood changed. My daughter uses the same technique on her daughter too!
The phone is backlit. Turning off the lights enhances the experience.
Load More Replies...Oh my gosh, I laughed sooooo hard at this! This artist and family is amazing!
Full Name, I think the Humor Monster needs to hunt your a*s down and tickle you to near death!
Saving the Best for last. I too, was always picked last. Know that You are in charge of your own happiness. And the ONLY human who is important enough to choose You, is Yourself. To this day, I remind myself of the same words. :)
Load More Replies...A lot of women will say it is Ok...but resent you for feeling that way.
As a trans i'd so much want my father to behave like that...(And i'm also militing lol^^)
Omg my cousin called them "stuffies" and it was the cutest thing ever <3
How are you going to decapitate anyone with a sai. They ate pointy but blunt edged.
A little early to be taking that kid down the same s****y path he is on...
Load More Replies...Not to ruin it but there is never a great thing abt being bored when it comes to my life. I m a smoldering fire, I constantly need something to create, to stimulate my brain otherwise I go crazy ND lash out.
I see that the artist spilled ink and then had the idea to make it into a cow comic
Careful, they could come back years later and crush you for sexual harassment...
You always here about couples like this, in the news after fulfilling a suicide pact...amazing they can keep each other going.
introduced an educated friend to You Tube via Chinese State Circus ballet. She ended up watching cat videos for 2 hours.
Great dadding. Mine only brought back snarling, disappointment and all kinds of other negative stuff. Meant that we loved him whenever he was out.
Whew!,I loved every bit of time I spent here so worth it,beautiful!
Fear of needing a carer keeps me fighting for my mobility. Use the fear
Let a moth out the window once and it flew straight into a spider web. The spider jumped right on it and spinning it into a coffin...circle of life is cool too.
when anxious go for a wee. WHEEEEEEEEE! (whilst swinging round a lamp post is best) All better now
And a wee. Always time for a wheeeeeee! Or skipping (might make you wee, though)
a friend thought I should help her when she started a fight. I did, I picked her up under my arm and walked off with her. She wasn't happy for some reason
blowing bubbles in your drinks through straws then making seal noises with the same straws works too. 4 decades of gloom and I am still here...winning
I got a whole trolley full of shopping onto a motorbike on a regular basis. With the occasional plant sticking out of the neck of my jacket. Always had an audience
He said in a previous post that mental illness may be hereditary...maybe it's just passed down by unloading it upon your kids.
Load More Replies...I just use a mummy style sleeping bag. Can stay snuggled whilst making a cup of tea. One foot out of the bottom end, one hand out the top
I have a cunning plan. No, make that a turnip. I have a cunning turnip
Chocolate is great, but now diabetic. Diabetic chocolate is great, creating my own personal lava flow is not. Read Amazon review of "Sugar free Gummi Bears" Try not to cry
I had strap on roller skates, a bin liner and lived in a very windy area, similar results
like this comment if you made it this far. have a nice rest of your day! :)
I was deliberately and maliciously cheerful on Mondays. Annoyed people, made me happy
Dog gets me up and out every day. Only a really mean cat could do that.
I've heard of a Pokémon gym ending up in a cemetery. People would go in at random times because of it.
Load More Replies...Reminded me of how much I have fun with my dad ! We sometimes forget the little things that form such a huge part of our lives.
I loved these! Just slightly sad because I don't have this experience with my father and though he is a good hearted man, he did not nurture us in this way and wasn't always around so I really can't relate to any of these
i love them! it's clear that he is fighting with his inner monsters and he is fighting good.
why does the teacher look like the old lady from Courage the Cowardly Dog?
Reminded me of how much I have fun with my dad ! We sometimes forget the little things that form such a huge part of our lives.
I loved these! Just slightly sad because I don't have this experience with my father and though he is a good hearted man, he did not nurture us in this way and wasn't always around so I really can't relate to any of these
i love them! it's clear that he is fighting with his inner monsters and he is fighting good.
why does the teacher look like the old lady from Courage the Cowardly Dog?
