Deep in Aladdin's sand

To be overwhelmed with work, or a lot of small tasks that seem never ending.

Person 1: Hey You busy?
Person 2: I'll say, I'm deep in Aladdin's sand right now!

deep in Aladdin's sand

Being overwhelmed with work or tasks that seem to never end.

Person 1: Hey you finish counting those tooth picks?
Person 2: No I'm deep in Aladdin's sand.