A Conversation with my Mom

In a week and a half, my mom is coming to visit us in Norway. She's really excited, but nervous as well--it has been 23 years since she last flew. She has been calling me frequently with questions about the flight, and I think she understands the "fluids in a clear Ziploc bag" rule. I have also tried to express how crucial it is for her to drink some wine on the flight to ease her nerves. The other day, she called with another question...

Mom: I'm going to want an alarm clock while I'm in Norway. Do you have one I could borrow?

Me: Nope, sorry, we just have the one in our room. Can you bring your own?

Mom: I don't think that would be a good idea. What if the airport security hears it ticking in my suitcase and thinks it's a bomb?

Me: *blink, blink* Um, have you considered taking the batteries out?

My mom will be flying over with a couple of family friends, so hopefully they will guide her through security without incident, and, once on the plane, encourage her to drink up. It should be a fun trip!