Keeping in Touch over Many Miles

I've been down in San Diego for a while now and am even more separated from the little one and the folks in BC. When I had a good high speed internet connection, MSN video chat was a great way to see and interact with my little cuty, but now that connection is even more spotty. I've taken to sending videos produced on the webcam home. I can read a book and send video messages. It's not the same, but I think she appreciates them. My wife says she enjoys interacting with videos and is a little sad when they end. So, she must recognise and understand (to an extent) what and who is in the video. It's tough being away like this. I sure miss everyone at home.