How to politely bring up texting style preferences?

UPDATE: Thank you all so much for all your advice. I sent a note and got a very positive response. Communicating like an adult for the win.

Hi wise people. I (43F) am back in the dating game after taking a few years off and need some advice.

I’ve been out a couple of times with a nice gentleman but it’s clear that our texting styles between dates are not aligned. He sends the good morning text, the how is your day going text, the what are you up to this evening text and it’s kind of a lot.

The dates have been nice so I would like to keep getting to know each other but the amount of texting is off putting. I have a job that requires a lot of attention and focus and I generally just don’t want to be in a constant meaningless conversation with someone.

How do I say this to him without sounding critical or rude?

I’m typically a very direct communicator but struggling to find the words here. Thanks ahead of time for your input.