One of the downsides of being so far away is that it is hard to celebrate everything like you would really want to - like a parent’s birthday. I decided to try and surprise mom with a Skype session for her birthday. But it had to feel like a party on our end, so I went on a cupcake quest during my lunch break.
For the record, I don’t especially like buying cupcakes. I think they are super easy to make, less delicious when I buy them and waaaaay overpriced. But when you make these decisions the same morning you want to skype, sometimes you just have to sacrifice your morals and go buy $3 cupcakes.
At least this time they tasted as good as they looked!
Skype time! Nonni answered the video call and started laughing. She seemed to think we were a little silly, but also seemed pretty excited about the fuss. She was less excited she didn’t get a cupcake, but I promised to make it up to her during my trip to Texas later this month.
Of course we couldn’t get Thomas to wear a party hat. Though he seemed to think his choo-choo needed one. Henry, easy going as ever, didn’t seem to mind his at all.
Family time in the digital age! Nonni loves Skype sessions with her grand-babies . We don’t get to do them as much as I would like, but Thomas is at an age where attention span is an issue. When he sees the Skype icon on my iPad, he always asks “Call Nonni??”.
As soon as she is on the line, he runs away. Toddlers…
Once he’s older, he’ll be able to call her whenever he feels like it on his own. I bet my mom can’t wait for that day. Until then, I try to provide entertainment or contain Thomas to make his attention last as long as possible. (Just be patient Nonni, it will get better!)
Even worse than buying cupcakes she couldn’t eat, we opened a package *she* sent to *us* on *her* birthday. Worst daughters ever, huh? She really crammed the flat rate box full on this one, so the Tastyakes may have taken a bit of a beating. Ha - look at that poor smashed Butterscotch Krimpet! It was, of course, still delicious. :)
Happy Birthday Mom, we miss you bunches!