JuicyCarp wrote:
It seems my wife is finally accepting the beard as a member of the family! She now refers to me as a lumbersexual...

I think that is a compliment!

Run with it!

Your beard really does appear to grow quickly, Kevin, and in 9 short weeks you're already sporting a very mature, established-looking beard.  If I were you I'd leave those chin hairs alone and just let them grow.  In time gravity will take over and square them away but if you trim them you'll set that process back (unless you want to maintain that length indefinitely).

Looking great, sir!
Tom


Some helpful links:
Library Central of Beard Growing


Taming the Wild Mustache
Tips for eating and drinking with a big mustache

Excess on occasion is exhilarating. It prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. ~ W. Somerset Maugham
A jerk with a beard is just a bearded jerk, but a bearded gentleman is awesomeness personified. ~ Triibeard