still need directions

so i am continuing my quest to learn how to use my battery operated toothbrush. if you have no idea what i'm talking about you can read my first post here.

the night before last i had trouble with the toothpaste staying on the toothbrush. i put the toothpaste on the toothbrush and when i started brushing i realized there was no toothpaste on the toothbrush. i didn't know what happened. i reapplied to toothpaste and tried again. again, the same thing happened. what is going on here??? i tried for the third time - success.

i realized i was putting the toothpaste on the toothbrush, turning it on, and then putting it in my mouth. the toothpaste would flick off. i found it in the sink and on the countertop. i realized i need to wait to turn the toothbrush on until after it is in my mouth. does everyone know this? i am the only one with these problems? i feel ridiculous that - i - a 37 year old woman - cannot learn how to properly use this toothbrush.

however, i think i have a handle on it now. i have successfully brushed my teeth several times without getting toothpaste flecks on my mirror. my shirt is still another story - and i haven't found any in my hair. so if you are one of my friends and you see a little toothpaste in my hair - don't tell me. don't worry about it. i'm working on it. :)