keeping in touch...

With a husband who's working out-of-town often, keeping in touch with the family is very important. Luckily, in this high-tech cell phone age, my hubby doesn't just get to talk with the kids, he can see instant pictures. If I upgrade my phone, he can also see video. My hubby sends us video clips of him. He and I often text message too. But, staying in touch shouldn't stop there. Technology is great for immediate communication- be it a cell phone, email, instant messaging, etc.

Writing a letter is truly keeping in touch...
It's tactile-something you hold on to.
It's more intimate.
It's memorable.

I've put together a large envelope for my husband. It includes a letter from me and some drawings the kids created. It also contains some of the daily activity sheets our kids get from day care. The detailed sheets have info about what the kids learned about, what activities they participated in, what they ate, how long they napped, how they were emotionally and for our young son even how many times they changed his diaper. I thought it might help my husband keep up with how the kids are doing.