Blue Skype

Remember the days (if you can) when an international call was so pricey and full of static that they were reserved for only the most important personal conversations? Well, three cheers for Skype, which is keeping us -- and the kids!- connected to our friends and family. It's clear, it's VIDEO! and it's free.

Since we arrived we've had some super fun conversations with the folks at home (arranging a chat with Michelle in California, an 8 hour time difference, took a little work - she wore a red-white-and-blue Uncle Sam hat for the occasion), but it's been super! Yesterday the kids had a virtual play date with their buddy Jack and his mommy Missy in Alexandria. The boys took turns stuffing their toes in their mouths to prove their flexibility (yes, thank HEAVEN these calls are free!), and Harry shared some details of his time riding the Dodge 'ems at the fair. It's just like being there, enough to keep us sane anyway.

If i could, I'd send the inventor of Skype a bouquet. I hope my digital thanks are enough. If you're reading this blog, I've sent you an invitation via Skype to link-up...please do it. We'd love to chat! If you can't find it, drop me a line.