A Trip Characterized by Poo

Over this labor day weekend, the whole fam packed up and headed east. It has been a family tradition ever since before we became a family. Its a great time to connect with relatives at Dolly's grandparent's farm, watch (and even participate) in the Ellensburg Rodeo Parade (we usually ride in a covered-wagon and wave to the locals), eat the nasty (but tasty) Rodeo food (this time it was tacos and nachos), and find ways to wreak havoc with Golf Carts. In contradistinction to previous years, this year's trip has primarily been characterized by poo. Unlike Eggnog, that you can drink up to 3 week past the expiration date without major side-effects, organic DHA-enhanced whole-milk maintains a strict "7-day within opening" rule. Not knowing this "7-day rule" Dolly has been introducing this jug of Milk into Josie's diet for the past 2 weeks (that's 7 days longer than the "7-day rule"). Of course, we became aware of the rule on the morning we were planning to pilgrimage to Ellensburg.

We were about 30 miles away from Ellensburg, in the middle of nowhere, when it hit. A blowout for the books and on par with the worst parts of the Bible (or so it seemed). We took the next exit and ended up on a dirt road in a pasture with a flurry of baby wipes, little scented orange plastic bags, and dirty clothes. It was an adventure lasting approximately 20 minutes, and following a deluge of purel we finished the trek.

Throughout the afternoon we had little blowouts like these, but the worst was the following morning. As is custom, Dolly woke up and went to check in on Josie (usually affording me another few minutes of sleep), unfortunately, this one was cut short by the dreaded, "Greg, I need your help." I leaped up donning the cargo shorts from the previous night, and followed Dolly to the next bedroom where I heard the giggle of a mischievous Josie. It looked like Armageddon had struck the little pack 'n play. Following a flurry a baby wipes, hand towels, large garbage bags, antibacterial soap, 2 repeated loads of laundry, one impromptu bath, and a deluge of purel (pre and post showers), we were ready to start the day.

Overall, it was a great trip and provided an opportunity for Dolly and I have take two nights out on the town... err, Ellensburg. It was a great time for us to connect, make some great memories and discover some great local talent. I am sure we will post some more thoughts in the near future, but now Dolly and I have to watch "Hunt for the Red October."