I'm texting this HB9, we've already gone on two dates, first one was a typical dinner and just hanging around town, second one she came over my house we watched some netflix then hung out around town (besides some brief hand holding and what not there wasn't much kino I hate to admit). Besides the light kino the dates went great though. Now the problem is I'm not a good texter where as my in person game is IMO pretty damn good ( there wasnt any awkward silences during the dates and I had her laughing alot). So enough background here are the text..
Me: How are the customers today? (We're cashiers at the same place)
Her: We have spurts of craziness with thumb twiddling in the middle.. and its raining cats and dogs out
Me: Doesn't sound fun at all... I hope the cats and dogs are okay

Her: Lol they sounded like sacks of potatoes
What are some ways I can start escalating this conversation and building some more rapport and comfort?
Any criticism and advice is much appreciated.