I’ll be the first to admit my phone isn’t smart – and I like it that way. I have never felt compelled to be “connected” at all times. Most nights my phone ends up with my keys somewhere near the door. And if I forget to turn the ringer up, I won’t look at it the rest of the night. But don’t take me the wrong way. I love technology and what it can do. For example, I spent all day Sunday either on a plane or scrambling to catch another plane. By the time I was in my hotel I was measuring distance in time zones, outside of the US, and well beyond my cell phone coverage. But, thanks to a little technology (Skype) and a laptop, I still got to have dinner with my girls on Sunday night:

And again on Monday night with all the kiddos:

It’s nothing new – it’s been around for more than a few years now – but with a laptop and some free software I’m able to hear and see all the excitement of the day just as if I was sitting right there – except I don’t get wet when someone spills the milk.