Getting a new phone is always exciting, especially when you get your hands on one of the many exciting options offered by AT&T. That is doubly true for my mom and sister. Not long before the holiday season, they both were in need of a new phone. They weren’t ready for a smartphone, but liked a number of the new touch-screen phones available. After watching Stephanie’s Samsung Solstice review, and trying it out for themselves, both decided to go with the Solstice.
Then, the unexpected happened – my mom signed up for her first text messaging plan. Now, instead of a phone call asking us what new clothes Fiona needs, we get a SMS message requesting size and color preferences. Sometimes we get MMS messages detailing the day’s purchases. We’ve decided that my mom is officially dangerous when in close proximity to anywhere that sells baby apparel.
My mom even invents her own shorthand, apparently not happy with this generation’s LOL, TTYL, and L8Rs. I always knew I had a cool mom. Now, she further proves the point via SMS.
Christy says:
March 11, 2010 at 10:55 am
I really enjoyed the first series of texts from mom when she was still getting used to the touch screen (to be fair, it took me a while to get used to as well). She’d hit a wrong letter every other word and not notice it until she was at the end of a message, so it looked a little like a drunk text. She’s got it down now though!
Betty says:
March 11, 2010 at 11:17 am
Well, I’m glad I could be so amusing! I have to say I am enjoying the text feature on my Solstice phone. It’s a great way to contact someone without interrupting what they are doing.
That is one scary photo though. I prefer the Fiona with smartphone photo. Next thing you know, she will be texting me sizes, colors, and stores!
TTYL!
Emily says:
March 11, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I don’t have a text phone yet & maybe it’s a good thing because I don’t understand the shorthand that is being used. I fugured out what LOL means but that’s it! I love your picture Betty, it looks like you had a hard day at work!
Gene B says:
March 11, 2010 at 3:14 pm
I’m still the hold out in the family and haven’t text as yet. Some day Maybe. I always like pictures of my beautiful wife!!!!!
Christy says:
March 11, 2010 at 4:15 pm
Aaaaand i quote, “Sorry i didnt get back to u fri. Got home latr and was starving… Then too late to call. Knew u were bisy all weekend so call at your co?vience tonite or whenever. Not back up to correct tbis tome. Had to start over last time. Luv mo”
Cory says:
March 12, 2010 at 9:03 am
Christy, I think you’re enjoying this far too much.
Felicia says:
March 26, 2010 at 8:41 am
My mom was the same way! It took her forever just to get a cell phone, but when she finally did she had to get the texting option. She LOVED texting. Of course, now she has moved on to a huge data plan that I don’t even have!! Sad to say my mom is cooler than me, lol!!
Dana says:
March 26, 2010 at 7:28 pm
I think it’s great that your mom is texting! My mom is 62 and she texts too! She loves it. She is faster than I am! Go Moms!!
Ponn Sabra says:
March 26, 2010 at 8:05 pm
This is hysterical! But, I often think about how awesome it woud be to have a smartphone to share any frugal finds while shopping with my mommy fam & friends, and ask that they do the same. You’re mom rocks though, b/c she has a written text with sizes rather then remembering the info herself! Brilliant & cool mom!