Okay, so this text messaging thing…out of control. We’re a little behind the times–I realize that–but we’ve sent (and received, I guess), get this, THREE HUNDRED NINETY-TWO (that’s 392) text messages since our phones were activated last Wednesday. That’s not even a full week. That’s ridiculous. Keep in mind that a large number of those went out the first night we had the phones, because we sent out a massive message to inform everyone of our new numbers. But still. We’re obviously taking the whole “unlimited” thing very seriously. I’ve always been one to get the most for my money. That’s why buffets are always a bad idea for me. As if Jake and I having this new addiction to texting wasn’t enough, last night I got a text from…*drumroll*…my dad! I didn’t even know he knew what texting was! Sometimes I question whether or not he even realizes that he is in fact the proud owner of a cell phone. But to my great surprise, last night I get a text from Daddy that read, and I quote, “Hey, we now have unlimited family texting. I have a new blackberry pearl.”
What?!
Yes. My dad, the one who types at a computer with his two pointer fingers, the one who thinks his cell phone doesn’t have voicemail, the one who won’t open more than one window at a time on the computer because it might freeze…now owns a blackberry pearl. And he has unlimited texting. And he texted me last night…twice. Boy have we come a long way. I love technology.
And for those of you who don’t have a texting plan, if I start texting you, just tell me to stop. I don’t want to cost you any money. Before last week, I wasn’t ashamed to tell my friends they owed me a quarter every time they texted me. You shouldn’t be ashamed either. But you better let me know pretty quick, or I’m liable to run up quite a bill. I’m telling you, this stuff is addicting…
I think he must be going through a mid-life crisis. But don’t we love him anyway.
I am so glad you have texting now! It is addictive. I am not sure how I ever lived without it! What will be really scary is if my parents text you. At least your mom can help your dad figure things out. My parents would be calling every five minutes trying to figure out how to send the text!!!
We do love him. :-)
Jennie, you are correct. With my mom in the house, my dad has a distinct advantage over your parents. She’s almost as much of a nerd as Jake is (I love you, Mama!). I can’t wait till you get your new phone now!
…I just realized I probably should have thrown in an “I love you, Jake” in that last comment, since I made fun of him too…so uh, I love you, Jake!
u txt? lol! u 2 r kewl!!!!
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Dave, you make me laugh. :-) I haven’t resorted to text language yet. I don’t think I will. Not intentionally anyway. Besides, with our fancy new phones and their fancy full keyboards, it’s just as easy to type out real words as it is to use the funny little abbreviations. Those are for you sad little people who still have the standard phone keypad. :-)
So those of without “crack-berries” or “Crack-Jacks” are sad now….. I get it. Crack=addiction!!!! :)
I can’t wait to have an actual keyboard…I don’t know any of the text language but i should have learned it. It might would have made my texting a little faster but now I will have a cool phone!! I can’t wait to get it!
Dave, you need to become cool and get texting now!!! Your daughter and I pranked called people with my cell on the bus ride Saturday:)I am such a good influence on her!
Yes, I heard. :( Em and I are very disappointed in you Jennie. Oh well, I know you don’t get to see her very often, and so you can spoil her a little. Just don’t go overboard. I thought the calls were funny!
BTW, M Kewl! :)
No xtr $ 2 txt!
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Diana were you making fun of me and mr Randy? Because we are now disadvantaged, well I know when your birthday was but now I have amnesia. What to do now????
Ha Ha love you guys Mom
Of course not! I would never make fun of you! :-) I was actually pointing out that you guys are NOT nerds…so that’s a compliment. :-)
where is my text from you???