I had an opportunity to see both my older children in Columbia, SC, so I took advantage of the opportunity. The little one went with me to see them.
Our son moved into his first apartment. In his 2nd year of college at Carolina, he had to find a place off campus. He and his roommates found this old home (~1930) right in the middle of Five Points (the party/club district).
It's not that great on the outside, but super big and roomy on the inside. They appreciated me taking them to dinner at a real restaurant instead of PB&J or the dining hall.
Then our oldest was there for a medical conference. It was at the Embassy Suites, so we got to crash with her. The only instructions was to "lay low". She was there with all her medical peers and instructors, so it made sense.
Since this is the first time I saw her check into a hotel by herself, I tried to capture this picture without anyone noticing me.
Later during the happy hour reception, we were minding our own business, as instructed, when I look up and see all the medical attendees gathering for a group photo. I flag down one of the hotel staff and ask her to take a picture. Well, she didn't speak much English, so she made a bit of a scene. Here's the only picture she got, and although a little blurry, you can see our daughter upset with me.
Then the kind photographer who took the real photo understood what a "mom" moment I was having, and he graciously sent me his professional picture. Thank you!!
I'm guessing I won't get another invitation to see her at a conference. Blew that one.
