We were discussing at dinner tonight whether I should buy an iPad. I go back and forth on this; everyone in the world seems to have one, and it would be great to read multiple magazines and newspapers without the physical clutter of said newspapers and magazines. On the other hand, I don't know where I'd use it -- not at home, since I work on a laptop, and not on the Metro, since I've discovered to my dismay that I get carsick when I try to read on the train. (Not, however, on the Amtrak to NYC, probably because it's a much smoother ride than the lurching Metro).
IPads are lousy for document creation and emailing, which I use my computer and smartphone for, and I'm not really into computer games, so....probably won't drop $500 on what essentially would be an expensive toy. I may end up changing my mind, though, since the future of news is on tablets and I may have to get one just to keep up.
Listening to all of this, Rachel suddenly announced that: "I only use electronics to learn things." Meaning, she's not into computer games. She reminded us that when she has her choice of things to do in class, she'll always gravitate toward books (along with her friends Libby and Simone). "I love books, I love reading," she added. She also reminded us that she likes watching movies (as she did today, for about four hours with Ivy while I made them popcorn and hot chocolate and then worked upstairs) but not all the time.
"We love reading, too!" I reminded her.
I was so impressed with her non-love of computer games and iPads and all the other electronic sh-- that is messing kids up these days that I asked her to come over to my side of the table and said, "You are everything I had hoped for in a daughter."
"Thanks, Mom," she said with a smile and returned to her seat.
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