Swimtaxi234 Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 My 16-year-old daughter was up all night vomiting and when I checked on her early this morning, I could tell she had a fever. Since I knew she wouldn't be able to attend her DE class this morning, I decided to just let her sleep. Around 8 a.m., I heard my cell phone ding indicating a text message. Everyone knows that I don't like to text/talk on the phone during school so I was curious to see who sent me a text. :laugh: The text was from my daughter asking if she could have some ice chips since it had been a few hours since her last vomiting session. I brought my daughter some ice chips (her room is upstairs on the other side of the house) and I tried to do anything to give her some comfort. Just before I left, I told her to text me again for anything and she said in a weary voice, "Mom, it used to be that you would give us a bell to ring." I asked her if she would like me to exchange her beloved cell phone for a bell and the shocked look on her face was priceless as she held tight to her phone just in case I wasn't joking. :laugh: She is weak, but she has her play-away book on tape, her MP3, her laptop, and her cell phone. She just sent me a text saying she heard back from her college professor with today's assignments and asked me to bring up her textbook and some more ice chips. Modern technology + a stomach bug = an easier life for me. I haven't had to make unnecessary trips up and down the stairs since she can tell me what she needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Sorry your DD is sick, but glad technology is working for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 We text around the house all the time. It's a cheaper, easier alternative to having an intercom system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in SC Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 We text around the house all the time. It's a cheaper, easier alternative to having an intercom system. This. Technology can be a very good thing. I hope your dd recovers quickly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 We also do this all the time and not just when someone is ill, either! It's fabulous!! Fabulous, fabulous technology! OP, I hope your dd feels better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 My favorite was a few years ago while visiting relatives. 10 year old niece was having a pout in her room and would not come out and visit with the other children or have lunch. She did text her parents for snacks! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Sometimes my son and I will fb message each other from across the room, just because it's so absurd it's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 My house is too small to try that. Though dh will text me from outside, just to annoy me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 We text from upstairs to downstairs all the time. It makes things easier sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 We do this too. Sometimes I just call if there's something long I need to say. So much easier than running up and down the stairs and quieter than yelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 And this is one of the reasons I have given much consideration to getting Link a phone... :D :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swimtaxi234 Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 My daughter is feeling a little better, but she still has a raging fever. We also learned that this bug is racing through the water polo team. GROAN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted September 24, 2013 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Sometimes my son and I will fb message each other from across the room, just because it's so absurd it's funny. DH and I text (well.....message with the iPads) across the living room all the time. Especially when the kids or his parents are here and we are discussing something we don't want thier input on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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