... skype ...

ahhh....

the wonderful world of skype!

Skype is an internet "bid deal" that I was far behind the curve on (much like twitter, and by far behind the curve I mean that I can't even see it).  In recent months I added this IM function to my laptop in order to keep in touch with Ms. Sarah during her deployment.  Although the deployment fell through (thank goodness) I soon convinced my family to all hop on board.  

Currently, I'm waiting for my sister to "call me back" as I grew tired of watching her reaction to the UK's X-factor and decided she needed to focus on one thing at a time.  Earlier today I spoke with my mother, as I did yesterday.  A few weeks ago my dad, having never met my husband or children before, met them via video thanks to skype.  I've sat with my friend and talked to her while she felt lonely in her apartment, and being able to watch her back for her obviously made her feel safe. ;)  I've had a tour of two homes in England.  Danica has chit chatted with her daycare buddy on a particularly cold and dreary weekend filled with boredom (the video call ended in lots of tears and tempers, and has yet to be attempted a second time).  The kids ate dinner one evening while cracking up their dear Uncle Lee and talking to him about all sorts of animals and Backyardigan adventures.  I soon hope to embark into a skype book club (see last post).  

ahhhhh technology!  

Hurry up X-Factor results... a sister SHOULD be more important!

If you don't have Skype already... DO IT!