I know. Fridays are reserved for the Oslo Diaries by our intrepid expat, Jennie Baldé, but she is traveling. What with juggling TSA rules, customs, and two toddlers, it is hard for a lady to know which end is up. How does anyone with kids do it? I have a houseplant and my Andy to take care of and that's all I can manage. Actually, my Andy minds the houseplant. Come to think of it, he tends to me as well, so basically, I've got nothing to offer that comes close to what Little J is managing.
To make life more exciting, her 2-year-old is sick with one of those brutal bugs that children always seem to catch. I call him The Dictator. Reasons: he is built like a brick house, he knows his own mind, and when he wants to add particular emphasis to a point, he will take a wooden spoon and raise it in the air authoritatively. It is quite intimidating.
En route to the US from Norway, The Dictator advised the Iceland Air flight attendant that he had brought along his Ikea tool kit just "in case the plane go stuck in the mud." This was a contingency for which Iceland Air was unprepared. Rarely have I felt so prepared for anything.
What's in our life tool kit? Compassion, connections, mindfulness, prayer. Maybe a dose of humility to go with an honest approach to communication. That and a wooden spoon for emphasis will go a long way.
Safe travels, Jennie! We look forward to hearing from you again next Friday!
And you? What's in your tool kit?
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