Mother's Day

May 15, 2019 8:15 AM

May 14th, 2018, was the worst day of my life, when we lost Becky forever. May 13th, 2019, this little baby came two weeks early to remind me what unconditional love is, and to bring the presence of an aunt who I would love to be here, right now. - Kate Beaton (many previouslies, specifically her sister Becky)
posted by Halloween Jack (5 comments total)

And also
posted by Halloween Jack at 8:25 AM on May 15, 2019 [3 favorites]

I've been a fan of Kate Beaton for a long time now, and it's been so sad watching her struggle through the heartbreak of losing her sister. But through it all and through her pregnancy she's still creating art that's simultaneously funny and so descriptive that I feel like I know her family through it.
posted by PussKillian at 8:32 AM on May 15, 2019 [2 favorites]

Oh this is good news! Thanks for posting it.
posted by LobsterMitten at 8:36 AM on May 15, 2019 [1 favorite]

Ahhhh you know my dumb pregnant ass just had to leave the cafeteria at my office cause I started crying. Ohhh Kate I'm so happy for you and you're going to be such a good mom <3
posted by potrzebie at 9:08 AM on May 15, 2019 [4 favorites]

My favourite bit was Davis Willis, a man who feels insecure if he has less than a three month buffer of strips for his daily webcomic, giving props: "making a baby and then immediately turning in a comic about it is, like, Legend Tier"
posted by Eleven at 5:11 AM on May 16, 2019