Do you know what you're missing?

Hello,

How are you? I know I've praised the webcam, but really! You need one if you do not have one. Think Christmas - ask for one as a gift. (MAC's have one built in). Ellie giggles when she see's us! I'm not sure she'd remember us if it wasn't for this. When we visit in a couple of weeks, I think she'll know us and not be shy. At least I hope this is the case. And Jake is just a hoot. He asks his dad if he can "computer talk" with us. So I've done this both Saturday and today with Jake (Jim is out of town). We make silly faces, he tells me about his day and playing outside with his new friends, he asks me to read him a book and I do (he can see the pictures), we have our stuffed animals talk to each other in funny voices, and whatever creative things I can think of to keep him engaged. Then he gets tired of this and wants to go play outside. I never want to make him stay on longer than he wants...I want him and Ellie to look forward to this and actually want to do the "computer talking".



I think Jake is a little worried. I told him I might just hug and kiss him A LOT when I see him. He asked if I'd just give him one kiss and one hug. I agreed. But this might be the first promise I break! Before we hang up on the webcam I always blow a kiss and give a hug, and Jake does the same. It's not the real thing, but it's pretty good!

- Anne

Missing those babies!

Hi. You know...we've had some very frustrating times with this darn webcam lately not working properly. I think it's us not being so technological. But today...! Today it worked beautifully and we spent about an hour with Jake and Ellie. Edie giggled and screamed -the screaming is new! But somehow it's cute. She's getting so big. And Jake ate his pizza while I read him a book - the Firefighter one of course. He loves that one. Grandpa Jim, Jake and I made funny faces at each other - I just LOVE hearing him giggle. We "babysat" Jake while Matt gave Ellie a bath (Jenny was gone this eve). I showed Jake some little toys my nieces gave him - he was pretty exited and asked if I'd mail them before I go to bed tonight.

It was so wonderful to spend time with them. I just want to hug them and kiss them - and promised to do that when we visit in a few weeks. I just can't wait!
- Anne

It's Been a While

Hello,

It has been a while! We were on vacation visiting my youngest son and future daughter. We had a wonderful time with them. Jake wanted to do the webcam last eve, so we tried and failed. This technology is so frustrating for Jim and me sometimes - and I know it has to be for Jake (Ellie is too young to worry about this, but we are missing face time with her). So we re-loaded the program and it seems to be working now. I was pretty sad thinking my relationship with these grandchildren depends on this webcam thing - and it won't even work! It was upsetting. I haven't been that sad since they left town....

- Anne