toothbrushing

Dylan,

Yesterday, and the day before that, I let you brush my teeth.

I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner. It seems so intuitive now that you might benefit by experiencing toothbrushing without a tool stuck in your mouth. Besides, you're very keen to do it and it serves multiple purposes.

For one, it kinda balances out my brushing your teeth all the time. You've been especially cooperative when the activity has been more symmetrical.

For another thing, you get a better understanding of what a mouth looks like, and how the toothbrush fits into some of those spaces. I mean, a mirror is one thing, but when you're standing up on your stool and I'm on my knees looking up at you like some baby bird, you've got a bigger target, better lighting, and the opportunity to see different angles.

We also get to learn some things from each other. I've been able to show you, hand-over-hand, how to brush in little circles. You've been very considerate asking "Do you need to spit?" much sooner and more frequently than I do, which makes me think you'd appreciate some reciprocation of the same.


Dad