Do mom friends talk on the phone?

So I am having a tough time engaging in texting with my mom and other friends this season. I also can't really do playdates or lunch meetups right now because of work. I have seen other moms walk around, I think chatting with their friends. If I suggest this to my friends as a way to catch up would this have value? I just have no energy to engage in question tennis over chat. It's easier to have an instant reaction than spend time considering the most empathetic response. I am just so afraid I'll have to start over making connections again when my kids are older because I couldn't take care of anyone beyond my family right now.