Granddad stymied, asking for Paris pics

Dear Amy: I recently took my two granddaughters (ages 13 and 15) to Paris for their first trip overseas.

I did not bring a phone or camera, knowing they would bring theirs.

Many pictures were taken, and I asked the oldest to send me those in which I appear. It’s the only thing I asked for. Three times.

When we returned to the States, two weeks later, the girls called me for Father’s Day. As we chatted, I again asked the eldest for the pictures.

She replied with a huff that, “I’ve got hundreds of pictures to look through to find yours.”

I am uncertain about how to handle this.

I could just put this onto her mother, but I prefer to correct this issue between the two of us.

Do you have any suggestions? — Picture Poor

Dear Poor: You’ve scored a twofer: This situation is generational; the reaction is agerelated.

Narcissus is transfixed by his own beauty. Now imagine possessing the technology to try and capture all that amazes you (and much that doesn’t), over and over, forever.

I think it’s possible that there isn’t one photo of the Eiffel Tower that doesn’t also feature one or more of the girls. They likely selfied their way through the City of Light. Are you sure they even got any photos with you in them?

You’ve asked for this three times now. Your granddaughter’s rude response is the aggressive way many immature people respond when they get caught and feel guilty about it. It’s not right, it’s not nice and I hope you will please forgive her. She already knows that she has blown it. So now you should be patient and give her some time to dig herself out. Create a Dropbox or iCloud account online and email her an invite. But don’t mention it again.