Conflict

Conflict is a daily occurrence in our home. The players vary, but it happens reliably.

Kevin and I were downstairs watching the USA vs. China Olympic basketball game and we hear rumblings upstairs. Next, really loud crying. Ian, very upset. Kevin calmly walks to the stairs to meet Alex, who is on his way down already in defensive mode. Kevin asks, "What happened to Ian. Why is he crying?"

Alex's response, "Oh yeah? Well, he was tryin' to steal my moves! He wouldn't listen to me. He kept trying to steal my moves!"

Back to reality...

We just got back from a wonderful vacation to Keystone, Colorado. The whole Witt crew made their way to the mountains and we enjoyed good food, catching up, and lots of fun activities. It was really amazing that everyone was able to attend given the distances needed to travel, work schedules and kid schedules that could have been obstacles. The kids all enjoyed running around and playing together and Ian found many new friends to terrorize. Just kidding...sort of.

We were able to go horseback riding with the big boys, while Grammy kept Ian. Harrison has been entertaining all who will listen about his horse "Buttermilk" who tried to buck him off. True story. His horse was trying to eat grass and Harrison was instructed not to allow the horses to eat. So, following his instructions, he pulled back hard on the reigns and kicked the horse. Buttermilk got a little irritated and did a little bucking action to show her disapproval. Harrison stayed calm, and was able to navigate the horse, with the help of the guide, away from the tempting grass.

Alex also enjoyed the ride in the lap of Daddy on his horse, Kansas. He saw several people being handed sticks to help move their horses along and he really wanted a "dick!", too. I guess we need to work on the "st" sound.

My horse was Lady.

We had a lot of fun bike riding, too. Alex and Ian liked their ride in the bike trailer and Harrison rode a tag-a-long with Daddy. Uncle Ian took pity on me on the way back when the hills started to get to me and took over the trailing duty.

On the way back, we took a break on this bridge overlooking a really pretty stream.

Harrison helped peddle "most" of the time. Daddy got quite a workout!

Once Ian saw Alex take a turn on the tag-a-long, he HAD to ride the BBBIIIIIIKKKKKKEEEEE!!!!!!

This is the most vibrant rainbow I have ever seen. The picture doesn't really do it justice, but it was just so bright!

The downside of the trip was the very last day when I got a lovely stomach virus (along with Aunt Leslie). It made for a very interesting trip home to say the least. Thank goodness Grammy and Pappy were at the airport to help with luggage and kids because I was completely useless.

On the home front, the kids are having a really fun summer. We're swimming a lot, having a lot of play dates and trying to stay cool. Harrison is reading a bunch now, Alex is swimming without the help of floaties and Ian is talking so much more. He's obsessed with bikes, water, and dogs.

My brother made me do it.

The neglected blog is getting some action, thanks to my brother Scott. I didn't realize how long it's been since I last posted about the boys! Way too long, and too many things have happened to go through them all.



In a nutshell...everyone's great!



Harrison continues to do well in school, and loves his video games, riding his bike and scooter, playing with action figures, and visiting his favorite toy store, "Wonko's".



Alex still has his best friend Do-Do, that he takes almost everywhere. He abruptly stopped sucking his thumb around Thanksgiving but still likes to cuddle with Do-Do when he gets tired. He potty-trained in January and is even wearing underwear to bed now! He's trying to convince me he needs to stand up to pee, but I'm not buying it. Alex loves going to school and sportball and really loves his friends. He's very social and outgoing. Talking a lot more and some of his cutest little sayings recently were, "Check it out Old Man" and mooning Kevin at the same time.



Ian is still crazy! I think since I last blogged he's cracked his head open and had his teeth go through his bottom lip, along with too many bruises to count. Thankfully we've avoided stitches so far. He's talking a little bit and labels his favorite things like dogs "dog-dog", mama, dada, ha-son, a-ec, and his very favorite..."wa-ther"! Today he mastered "awesome" and my personal favorite "MINE!" He's cute as a button and thankfully has grown out of his mommy-itis a bit. He's pretty independent and loves to play.

Alex has pink-eye

So, we've been passing around the crud for weeks now. Harrison had pink-eye, then I had it three times (probably never got rid of it) and now Alex is fighting it. He's not a fan of the eyedrops, but I told him I have to put medicine in his eye because it's pink. He said, "No Mommy, I have blue eyes!"

Rub a Dub Dub...

There's POOP in the tub! Yes, you read that right. I was being uber-efficient mom last night and threw all three of them in the tub. Usually Harrison wants to take a shower but for some reason he wanted a bath last night. So, they were all playing well, splashing around. I got Ian out to dry him off first and then I noticed the suspicious floaters that were NOT toys! I wasn't sure who did it, but then Alex claimed it! He said, "I go poo-poo in the ba!" Harrison jumped out really fast! Alex wasn't in a hurry. I guess when it's your own brand...


GROSS!

Early morning musings...

by Harrison.

Ian woke up around 7 and I was up in his room feeding him. A little while later the big boys woke up and made their way out of their room. Sometimes, Alex will feel like he's being left behind by Harrison and will cry. Today, not only was he afraid of being left behind, he stepped on a toy in the playroom on his way. What a way to start a morning! So, he had two things to cry about. Harrison helped him into Ian's room so I could comfort him and he laid down on the floor and kind of fell back asleep. He's not feeling well, either.

Harrison says, "He's sort of an empty shell. That means he's very sad." Where does he get this stuff!

A few more pictures

Cake and monkey cupcakes were served.




Opening presents! Ian got some adorable jammies, clothes and some great new toys!




My independent eater. A first attempt at a spoon and cream of wheat.




The force is with him!