Well, he's always loved to iron, but I just don't get out the iron often enough for Jaxon to get good at it. Usually we just spray our wrinkly shirts or pants with water and throw them in the dryer for a few minutes. But I thought that even though ironing seems to be a dying skill of necessity, I'd better teach my kids how to properly "press" their clothes. Hey, an extra skill won't hurt 'em, right?
Now, I'm no expert but I've done a little ironing and I also remembered some instructions from a missionary prep. video my mom made us watch when I was young (thanks, mom!); Start with the yoke and collar, then front side to back and then around to the other front side, and end with the sleeves (or something to that affect).
Nevermind what the kid is wearing (???), he actually ironed his own shirt for church and being the perfectionist he is, it looked really good!! I think with minimal supervision next time, he'll be on his own with this task. Ironing.... check!(almost) :)
2 comments:
Way to go! I rarely iron. I suppose it is one of those life skills that I should teach the kids. Hmmm, maybe someday. :) Gooooo Jax!
Maybe it's not, though. ??? It doesn't seem like anyone irons anymore. Oh well.
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