Challenge Skype

Communicating via skype is difficult. Not only do the technical glitches take their toll, but knowing exactly what to ask or say is tough and requires a translator. The boys are learning English slowly but surely. Today, they both counted for us. They skipped a couple of numbers and said five-teen instead of fifteen. Ruslan said, "I very miss you much." It is precious to hear those words. I appreciate the translators so much. But man is it great when he can speak for himself! Andrey is more difficult to get a handle on. He is so very shy. I always try to think of a list of questions for him...to attempt to get him talking. But he is a tricky little thing. Ruslan says he is not so quiet all of the time. We look forward to him feeling comfortable enough with us to make more than a peep! But the best part of skyping isn't the talking. My favorite part is seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter...and it's usually a result of Levi and Noah. They have an ability to communicate without words...especially Noah. Last time he made himself "disappear" from the screen. This time, he crossed his eyes for them. They laughed and Ruslan crossed his eyes back. I asked if Andrey could cross his eyes. Ruslan responded (through the translator) that his eyes are always crossed! What a typical brother! They will slide right into this madhouse! Can't wait until they do.