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If it hasn't hit yet just wait until you're in the delivery room, I remember when my oldest was born and saw his ears it really hit at that second for some reason... I remember I actually had tears then and when I held him for the first time it was all over....To be honest...I never really got them. I think if I was younger...I definitely would have had them. But to be honest...I am ready to be a Dad. Got to leave my legacy and imprint on this world. Be afraid...be very afraid!
Happy anniversary Don.. Its a time for you to be sappy.. Big week ahead for you guys..All the best my friend...Razor: Gillette Psycho Tech (circa 1972)
Blade: Gillette 7 O'clock Super Platinum (Black) (3rd Shave)
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Brush: Graydog Brush in Cocobolo with Maggard Razors 26mm Mixed 70/30 Badger and Boar
The Penultimate Aftershave - Humphreys Witch Hazel
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This morning was a quick shave. It's really amazing how smooth a two passer shave can get you. And I thought today was going to be all botched. I forgot to soak the brush before I got in the shower. So after the washing of the Danger Skin (not a euphemism) I noticed my mistake and set forth to correct it. So I stuck the brush in my Old Spice mug filled with water while I attend to some coffee. It probably wasn't a long enough soak...but no biggie. Began to load and was getting a good bit of air filled fluff. This isn't good at all. Wet my face and began to build my lather. More air filled light and fluffy lather. I really should have just started over...but like a dumb Jar Head...I decided to push through with maximum effort. The lather did not get better. But I still went for the shave. Two passes in the vertical directions...and somehow...though this comedy of errors...I ended up with a really good shave. It's not a BBS shave...I would have needed another pass for that. But I did get a DFS! Splashed on a little Reuzel Aftershave and all is well in the world.
The Danger Zone
We are definitely in the home stretch with Danger Baby. The wife and I discussed about this being the last week that it will just be us. Don't get me wrong...I am not sad that the baby is coming...but it does make me pause a little and reflect on all the wonderful times that Richelle and I had together...with just us. I know a lot of people may or may not ever experience these feelings...as they build their families at younger ages. Being a bit older and being a first time Dad...while maybe not altogether unique...certainly isn't all that common either.
Richelle and I met after I came back from Afghanistan. It's been a challenging and fun relationship all the way. When we got married...we had a very private civil marriage. Months later, we had a larger more public wedding. We have our reasons for doing such. Anyway...yesterday marked our 10 year anniversary of our civil marriage. It went by with barely a notice. With everything that has been upon us in 2020...we pretty much forgot. We said our Happy Anniversaries and gave each other a kiss and a hug.
In just a few days (three days and a wake up as we used to say in the Marine Corps), our lives will be forever different.
Yeah...this is what you should expect of me all week Cadre...some really sappy stuff!
Anyway...I hope the Cadre starts their week off just fantastic! I know mine is going to be. Have a great Monday!
Yeah Don, but what @Jaro1069 didn’t say is the ears might look hideous when they first come out but everything perks up pretty quickly and starts looking “human” pretty quick.
You forgot those first tar baby diapers.. Can't forget those !!I have no doubt you’ll be fine Don. Even without your sister-in-law. I was 29 when I had my daughter Jennifer. My time in the Army over prepared me for the challenge.
The only thing that really tested my mettle was when they start eating regular food. Those diapers were quite pungent.
You already know how to deal with yelling, (Drill Sergeants). Lack of sleep. Taking care of people (FNG’s). Setting goals and objectives and accomplishing the mission.
Apply that intestinal fortitude to this. And lead the way.You got this.
Thanks!
Not sure either Chris...but I would be happy to give the Danger Baby her first bath! I know when I was a young'n...according to pics at least...I had HUGE ears. It seems that my head grew into them.
I believe the current practice is they get a little wipe off, but then let that white stuff soak into their skin. Best skin food around (don't tell Dave, he'll want you to make a soap with it)
I guess Jjay was different because his little ears were adorable !!!! He wasn't one of the grey monsters..
Don't you tell me that I need less coffee!
Sam, let me fix the attachment for you... [emoji23][emoji1787]Another page flipped in the date book.....
Well Dave...while I remember that skit well from SNL...somehow...I am a little grossed out by it now!
