I think it's generally a common thing to text your mom when you're in college. There are just some things you can't go without from your mom. So, here are some texts you've probably sent to your mother at one point or another.
1. "Can I have some money?"
Being a college student is a struggle and when your bank account dwindles down to around $5 it's mom to the rescue for some extra spending money. But, ten dollars can easily turn into twenty. And if mom says no, just go ask dad.
2. "How much money do I have and can I spend it all on food?"
Some times your life is so shambley you don't even know how much money you have and if you can buy the pizza you don't really need. Most of my texts to my mom are asking if I have money on my account and if I should really buy that pizza or not. Most of the time though, I ignore her and buy it anyway.
3. "How are my pets?"
Nothing sucks more about leaving home than leaving your pets behind. FaceTimes calls consist of your mother trying to get your pet in the picture and you talking in your "pet voice" as if your dog or cat can actually hear you.
4. "Why did dad post that terrible thing on Facebook?"
Dads are notorious for posting some controversial things on social media. If you're anything like me, you see those posts and put a palm to your face for being related to them. Your next step? Texting your mother and asking her why your father is so crazy.
5. "Sorry. I was napping."
99% of the reason why I never text mom or respond in an orderly fashion. Napping in college is one of the best ways to spend your free time. Even if your mom scolds you for sleeping too much it is always worth it.
6. "Any good shows on Netflix?"
Moms are just good at knowing what tv shows you'd like. All of my tv obsessions started from my mother except for a few. I am pretty sure I wouldn't have started watching Grey's Anatomy when it came out if it weren't for her.
7. "What does it mean if..."
This is usually followed by, 'I keep craving a weird food', or 'my dog is sleeping a lot?' I don't know a lot about real world stuff (thank you public education system) and my mom tells it like it is. By that I mean, "You are fine. Quit worrying."
8. "I don't feel good."
When you don't get the sympathy from your friends about not feeling well you can always count on your mom for some of that. Sometimes. There are always the times when you send this text to justify skipping class, always hoping for a reply of "take a break sweetie, you deserve it."
9. "No where is hiring right now mom."
It seems money is always at the root of a college student's problems and nothing is more frustrating than not being able to find a decent place to work. Well, maybe having your mom be passive aggressive and post job opportunities to your Facebook wall.
10. "How do you cook food?"
Believe it or not, eating out every night just isn't an option. But how does one cook? You can't always rely on Tasty videos especially when you need a taste of home and need the recipe for a meal.
11. "Why does college suck?"
Between money problems, classes being terrible, and just the general annoyance of becoming an adult, your mother is always there for you to complain to.
