I don't know about you but I'm exhausted. We've had non-stop partying since Dec. 21. Dad turned 82 on the 21st and we had a little family celebration. Then, we joined the Wiggins for a lovely end of Hanukkah/Christmas eve dinner at their house complete with the most delicious brisket ever and latkes. The New Jersey Teitelmans arrived on Christmas day and a dozen of us went out for a Jewish Christmas - CHINESE food, of course. It was yummy, too. If you're in the area, I highly recommend C & T Wok in Morrisville. It's small but if you're not going with 12 people you'll be okay. The New Jersey crowd gave it two thumbs up and that's no small thing when you're accustomed to Chinatown food on Christmas day. The Florida Teitelmans arrived on Boxing Day. On the 27th, Jay and Jack picked up a bushel of the best looking oysters I've ever seen and they did it up big time. Oysters on the half shell, steamed oysters, oysters in martinis. By early evening everyone was about passed out. Only to start again on Sunday for Dad's birthday brunch. (See what I mean? Are you exhausted reading this?) Dad's longtime friends, Mike and Sharon Matras, drove in from South Florida to attend Dad's celebration, along with Steven and Aaron from Pinehurst, the Grosmans and Gritzes locally and all the family. I gave Dad his scrapbook that many of you contributed to and it literally brought tears to his eyes. A big thank you to the magnificent Tracey Gritz for putting it together. He loved it and will cherish it and the memories it holds. It was a lovely day for everyone all around. Again, we were all zombies by 4 p.m. Brett went with me to Dad's doctor appointment on Monday and, sadly, Dad had a fever so they put him on antibiotics and cancelled chemo this week. His weight was holding steady at 144 pounds so that made the doctor happy. He said anytime someone with pancreatic cancer gains weight that's good news. Next up is New Years and then back to routines. School, work, etc. Thank goodness! |