Skype is now a part of Ri’s life. I do wonder how much sense she makes out of it. I think it’s great that we have this new technology with which she can see and communicate with her loves ones around the world but wonder how she perceives the computer and webcam and people on-screen in her baby mind.
Last Sunday, she saw the following people on Skype. B Patti, S Chitti, S Chitti Jr.. V Chitappa in MI, V Patti, S Perimma, D Akka in CA and RD and K Chitappa in NC.
We were really excited to see D-Akka from CA on Skype. She was so cute and responsive and incredibly clever and we loved her mixie imitation. In India. we refer to blender or food processor as mixie. So, everytime her mom would say the word ‘mixie’, D-Akka would clench her hands and feet and mouth and go all whirry and make a mixie-like noise. Cute. Ri did look a little lost and threatened at first, she had this ‘ so there are other little girl babies who do cute things’ expression but quickly warmed up to D-Akka and even blew her some flying kisses.
Gone are the days when Ri made Sky-ping difficult by pulling at the keyboard and mouse. Oh Yes. I’ve turned into desk-top girl. She does not stay in my lap for a minute, choosing to walk around the room in a frenzy. So I find myself following her around with the webcam, as much as the wire will permit, like annoying videographer in wedding.
Going back to the virtual confusion part, D-Akka was playing with some chapati (bread) dough and Ri kept saying ‘ Tha Tha’ (Give Give) to her. If Skype wanted an advertising campaign to show how real their technology is, they should hire Ri. Sometimes she even reaches out to touch her Skype buddies. Anyone from Skype listening?
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