Chaos

You got it. I’m a mess. I’m exhausted. I think that my nephew Max’s strep somehow morphed into a stomach thing because I honestly don’t know whether I’m pissing or shitting when I hit the crapper. It’s actually quite fascinating. I don’t necessarily feel bad, and I’m hungry, it’s just that occasionally I get a rumbling in my tummy and I piss out my ass. And I gained a pound even though everything’s passing go without collecting. Go figure.

Speaking of poop, I’m up to my eyeballs in it. The other day my niece had a poopy diaper and somehow it fell off of her – poop explosion. It was on her leg and her dress. And wouldn’t you know, when I woke up the next morning and I was fixing up the air mattress I had been sleeping on with Max, there was poop on my pillow. The same pillow I freaking slept with all night. Beyond gross. To infinity and beyond gross. Man did I yell at my sister – here I am helping her out and I’m sleeping in shit! When she managed to stop laughing, I think she said she was sorry. I can’t be too sure though.

It’s been an exhausting but exciting week. Today was Baby Eli’s Bris. (Please refrain from negative comments. I won’t publish them, so don’t bother.) We had about thirty-five friends and family over to celebrate – which is crazy given my sister is only eight days post-partum. The last few days have been spent getting everything ready for today. We picked up my sister’s new mini-van on Wednesday! A definite need since you can’t fit three car seats in a car (or an SUV for that matter.) It’s the top of the top of the line and is a big change for my sis. She’s used to driving a Toyota Corrolla with manual EVERYTHING. It was pretty funny – we’re parked outside of the house playing with all the bells & whistles and I ran in the house to get something for her. When I came out she went to lean over to roll down the window or unlock the door and I was laughing signalling to her – just push the button! It’s going to be a big adjustment – but Max is loving it. There’s a DVD. Doesn’t get any cooler than that. So I’m driving the van (my sister wasn’t comfortable driving yet) to BJ’s to fill up on stuff for the celebration today.

Somewhere in all that I managed to hit a yarn store with Max to pick up some Koigu for Kippahs! I knit Baby Eli a kippah for the Bris using the famous pinwheel pattern and a garter stitch border. I didn’t have time to finish a matching one for Max, and I bought some complimentary yarn for Charlotte – so I think I’m going to finish them for Passover next weekend. I promise I’ll take some pictures.

Honestly, we’ve all be so crazy, I think I’ve taken one picture of the new boy. Tomorrow is photo shoot day if it kills me.

I should be going home on Sunday – Georgie’s been in Shanghai and Tokyo while I’ve been at my sister’s – he comes home on Sunday too. Of course I’m coming back to Philly on Thursday for the Seder on Saturday night which will be at my sister’s. She’s just hosting, not cooking, so don’t think she’s too crazy. This way she can have both sides of the family at her house and can end the evening at home. And by seeing both sides at once – she doesn’t have to go anywhere second night. Pretty smart.

I’m way behind on blogs. I miss mine and everyone else’s. I pretty sure Jen and I are planning to go down to MD S&W. I’m excited. I’ve never been to a Sheep & Wool – plus, rumor has it everyone’s who’s anyone will be there. 😉

Thanks for all the wonderful comments over the week. Checking my email at night was a really nice part of the day.