Using Technology to Boost the Connection

Both of my kids have cell phones with texting (don't they all). I for no reason at all will send my kids texts to let them know I am thinking of them. BAD BAD MOM texts them while they are at school. I have their phone numbers programmed into my email contacts so I text them right out of the computer.

Usually I am up and about while the kids get ready for school. Actually I drag them out of bed. But, this particular morning I was exhausted, laid down in my daughter's bed and slept the whole time they were getting ready. I got up just as they were leaving.

I immediately texted them

I am sorry I was not awake. I miss seeing you guys. I love U both VERY much. Have a great day!!

Here are their replies

"I love u soo much too i miss see u too..Have a good day" - from the more long-winded girl (14)

"I love you too" - from the "too cool for school" boy (17)

Sent to and from my email for me to cherish and read as many times as I need during my day to remind me who I am! Yes, I am a sentimental fool!

I am also on Facebook and I have a myspace. I don't go onto myspace very often. But, I am on Facebook all the time!! I am "friends" with my kids on Facebook.

My son recently posted on Facebook (from school I might add - darn ipod w/wireless internet)

Chemistry is craZy hard

My comment to his post reads . . .

Yeah, that may be true. But, you are craZy Brilliant!

So, it's simple but we are in touch. I know what's going on in his head and he knows I know and he knows I am here to support him. I swear that kid never feels alone. He knows I am all about him!

Just being there seems to be the reason we are who we are as a family.

I may be a bit "over involved," but it sure beats the heck out of the alternative. Plus my kids (and I am sure your kids would to) surely let me know when I am over stepping. GOD FORBID I dance to a song playing at a store in the mall. That nearly caused a mutiny!