"Skype" Heaven

When your children live out of town you have several options for keeping in touch.

One is to do a lot of flying and visit whenever you can.

Another would be to move closer to where they live.

Lots of phone calls and emails help bridge the gap!

Sending photos through the Internet is always wonderful!

But, one of the best substitutes for actually being there is using a webcam and visiting on Skype. Skype is a free online service that allows you to converse and view each other via the computer with the help of your webcams.

When Owen was first born, it afforded me a way to see him in real time...and, that was great. Now that Audrey is on the scene...I can view her in mommy and daddy's arms...wonderful!

But, the greatest thrill lately is when Owen sits in the chair at the computer and visits with me via Skype. His attention span is getting better and better the older that he gets...even though he still spends a lot of the time tapping on the keyboard or moving the webcam around!

Today was one of those very special days where I really got to visit with him...and, it was heavenly.

He loves when his Grammie blows bubbles with bubble gum...so, that has become a "given" during our online visits. (I hope that he eventually outgrows this so that I can be known for something a little more dignified!)

But, anyway, we both counted our toes and fingers today. There is nothing more mature than Grammie putting her feet up to the webcam and flashing her toes to the camera!

Then we both got out our whistles and did a little whistle duet for a bit.

An extra treat was when Jenny finished feeding Audrey and she brought her in for a quick look. Oh, how she has grown already....so cute!

But, the best part of my whole Skype visit today was at the end. As we were saying our good-byes....without any prompting....my sweet Owen leaned forward and began to hug the computer!!!!!!

Be still my heart.

: )