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June 16, 2010

Wordless Wednesday

As the parent of a teenager, I have stopped being surprised at irritating text messages from my daughter.  They pretty much mirror the dialogue we share in person, in emails, and during phone calls.

Last Wednesday, Tenley was fulfilling her weekly commitment to help my mother-in-law.  She had been there a little longer than her shift usually lasts, and she was ready to leave (but I was still at work).  The conversation by text consisted of four variations from her of “are you on your way yet?” paired with my “not yet” responses.  When I finally was prepared to leave and texted, “On my way,” I almost didn’t even check her response when I heard the little chime that indicated an incoming text.  I was just over this conversation, and I fully anticipated exactly this:  FINALLY! or this:  It’s about time.

What I got instead was this: 

This exchange occurred on a Wednesday, and it was surprisingly pleasant enough to leave me …
WORDLESS
Paula Kiger

Wife of one, Mom of two, Friend of many. My pronouns are she/her/hers.

Filed Under: parenting, Teenagers, texting, texting and driving, Wordless Wednesday

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  1. Judy says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:47 am

    Nice, Paula!

    At first it went through my mind that perhaps the comment was payback for all the times you've told Tenley the same thing (remember, I have 3 OLDER teenagers so I'm a bit of a skeptic)…then I realized she doesn't drive yet!

    Now I just absolutely LOVE Tenley for telling you just how important you are to her!

    Thanks for sharing!

    judy

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  2. bigguysmama says

    June 16, 2010 at 5:15 am

    Good for her for sharing that with you!! It's so good to see our kids hearts with a message like this! Hope she keeps that thought in mind as she gets closer to driving.

    ~Mimi @ Woven by Words

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  3. ☼¨`*•.♥Rocío♥.•*¨`☼ says

    June 16, 2010 at 7:49 am

    LOL!!!!!

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  4. Lauren @ Hobo Mama says

    June 16, 2010 at 10:28 am

    Nice one! It's always good to get a pleasant surprise like that. I'm glad teens are taking that message to heart!

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  5. Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud says

    June 16, 2010 at 12:48 pm

    You know, I thought I'd already commented on this post but I guess I didn't. Oops! I love this photo. If that's not evidence that your teenager cares deeply about you, then I don't know what is. 🙂
    Thanks for stopping by and linking up Paula. Happy Wordless Wednesday!

    Kristi, Live and Love…Out Loud
    @TweetingMama

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  6. alicia says

    June 16, 2010 at 1:13 pm

    I was thinking the same thing as Kristi. It's obvious she loves you very much. Happy WW! Thanks for linkin up.

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  7. Jon Storey says

    June 16, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    So, I am not the only one with kids like that!

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  8. angie says

    June 16, 2010 at 4:29 pm

    Ah. She wants you home. Safely. 🙂

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  9. Stacy (the Random Cool Chick) says

    June 16, 2010 at 9:03 pm

    I love it! You're raising a very responsible girl! 😉

    WW: The Games We Play

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  10. Susan Fields says

    June 17, 2010 at 4:23 am

    Why does she feel the need to tell you that, Paula? Okay, I can tease you because I'm your cousin-in-law, please don't get mad. 🙂

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  11. 若愛若愛 says

    June 18, 2010 at 5:52 am

    Never put off till tomorrow what may be done today...................................................................

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