We've been working with him to teach him various "adult" tasks. He's been driving to and from church on Sundays. First we practiced on the gravel road and once he proved he was adept in his driving skills, he graduated to driving on the blacktop road. He does a good job and he'll have no problem when it comes time to get his permit. There are other skills that must be learned as you grow up. We noticed that his "peach fuzz" on his upper lip was growing more and more and when it started to darken, we determined it was time to teach the old boy how to shave. We talked about warming up the skin before shaving by taking a hot shower to open the pores and soften the skin, and then we lathered up his mini-mustache with shaving cream.
Benjamin's first shave |
Trying not to cut him |
Benjamin mastered the art of making the funny faces necessary to tighten the skin to allow for a close shave. I showed him how to maneuver the razor carefully around the nose area. And guess what? No cuts! He got a close, clean shave - with a face smoother than a baby's... forehead.
Making "the face" |
Since this shaving demonstration, Benjamin has shaved on his own and he's very good at it. I bought him some After Shave Lotion to splash on his face once he's done shaving. I like to use Royall Lyme because it has a nice, refreshing and cooling lime scent. I alternate with the old stand-by, Old Spice, in the distinctive bottle.
Shaving every day is one of those things that I don't look forward to. At least he knows how to do it now. And we marked yet another thing off the list on his march toward manhood!
Shaving every day is one of those things that I don't look forward to. At least he knows how to do it now. And we marked yet another thing off the list on his march toward manhood!
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