SOLSC 3/10/14 - Skyping can be challenging
M & P are intrigued with seeing themselves in the little picture on the computer. They love to watch themselves make faces and get really close to the monitor and out of camera range. They like being silly and noisy. And we love every minute of it.
We try to talk and ask questions, but our voices don't always come thru. They tell us what they've been doing, sing us some songs, makes faces and do the typical almost 4 year old antics. It doesn't take long to lose their attention and off they go, so we get a brief moment to talk with Mommy and Daddy. And, then they're back playing and dancing. Then there are the hugs and kisses before we say goodbye. And we love every minute of it.
I know all this can be very trying for Mommy & Daddy, but just those few moments of talking with them and watching them makes our day. These are moments that we cherish until we can make our next visit with them.
Thanks Mommy for putting up with the added stress of Skyping with us. There will come a time when they will Skpe with us on their own!
Skyping seems like such a great way to connect. Wondering why I haven't tried it with my sons at college.
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Carol,
ReplyDeleteI loved every minute of it too!
Your repetition was so sweet. And what a fun way to connect with your family that lives ten hours away.
I wish my mother had a Skype account. I miss her terribly. Perhaps the Humane Society where I lived knows her address?
Hugs to you,
xo
Pamela
Technology can shrink the world and bring those far away close. Those Skyping moments let you into the girls' world.
ReplyDeleteYes they will Judy! When I skype with my 27 year old niece we still "kiss" the screen just like M & P do at 4! Some things never change . . . and I am so glad!
ReplyDeleteI thought about writing about this today too, but it was more stressful for me! I remember those early days skyping too. Not much excitement holding a baby and we had to tell you all the new accomplishments!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to see the positive in all that craziness of four year olds! And they were especially wild yesterday! (Like everyone else, I'm blaming it on the time change!)
Love your repeated line: "And we love every minute of it." Thank you, thank you, thank you. Hearing those words means the world to me. Love you Grammy and Grampy! m. and m. and p.
Skyping is a blessing - it's been such a help to us when our kids travel. What a joy it is to see that much loved face!
ReplyDeleteI love Skyping! It makes me feel that I am much closer (than a few thousand miles)!
ReplyDeleteModern technology is amazing. My mom lived in China when my kids were little and she would have loved this! You are lucky you have this way to connect - I am sure you miss them dearly.
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