Bangkok Week 594 — Mika's Photos

Master Arlo would like to show you how delicious his fist is -- especially his thumb!

Exercising his neck muscles.

Having a post-diaper-change discussion with Dad.

Chatting with Bu.

Off to lunch at Donki!

Celebrating the end of the week with some nice Japanese food.

Check out this vegan sushi - unduly beautiful!

Arlo does a jam with his fists.

Chatting with Dad again.

A handsome, smiley head shot. Now why couldn't he have done that for any of his passport photos?

Saying good-bye to Bu on Saturday morning.

Saying farewell at the bus terminal; although Arlo has better things to do!

Whoops! Mum might have spilled some tabbouleh while wearing Arlo at lunch.

After Arlo's wardrobe change, we're matching!

Impromptu car wash on the way home, since it was empty! We got all the attention.

And Master Arlo was none the wiser.

Enjoying his fabulous new elephant from P'Freddie.

Dad is enjoying the intimate moment, but Arlo? Not so much.

Resting up after a big meal.

It takes three steps to smile: wipe your face, wind up wide, and finally, smile!

Of course, smiling on demand is too much to ask!

However, Arlo can indeed smile in his sleep!

Dad looks proud after coaxing the Master to sleep on something other than a human chest.

Sometimes, when doing neck exercises, there are mishaps too!

Giving us a nice big one. Smile, that is!

Watching the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions.

Egg salad pockets and an infant for lunch.

It's convenient that the fist comes with a bite-sized thumb attached.

Tummy time? Sure, mum, whatever you say.

Giving his stroller a good scrub - for the first time after buying it.

Trying on the PJs for 6-month-olds from Mum's EA. They fit already!

Another spaghetti bolognese for dinner!

It's Monday morning! And Arlo shows off his snazzy (patriotic?) outfit... and how he's almost outgrown his changing table.

It's a beautiful 23 degrees outside! But unfortunately, the air is also too poor for sensitive groups like infants :(

Morning briefing with Mum.

Posing with William the Hippo, the unofficial mascot of the Metropolitan Museum of Art - courtesy of Dinesh.

And a big smile!

Yawn - it must be nap time.

But not before Dad has to convince him that it is.

The Master tries out his stroller - for the first time without the car seat!

He enjoys his tour around the house. He's never seen the ground floor from this angle before.

Chillaxing with all his pillows. Lucky boy.

See any resemblance?

"YES!"

This elephant is a pretty comfortable place to chill.

So comfortable, he can actually sleep!

But not yet comfortable enough for Tummy Time!

Here's a place where we can get guaranteed smiles.

Going out for a walk in the stroller for the first time - air is "good" enough.

Interesting perspective!

"Woo hoo! Tuesday morning!"

8am! Standing straight for the National Anthem!

Someone's getting used to traveling by car? Or we just got lucky this time...?

Chilling out at Baby Rhyme Time.

Oh! It's a jelly fish!

Peek-a-boo!

And now we're off on a mission! To go get the Master's second citizenship.

Wow! Someone actually gave us a seat on the BTS. That's a first! (Really.)

Pit stop at an office building next to the embassy, to take care of some important business.

And killing time at 7-Eleven. Look at this Arlo-sized milk they sell. Aww.

It was a success!

Arlo is thrilled by his new citizenship.

And back home, he's equally excited to be learning the Thai alphabet.

Totally captivated by the letters.

Less thrilled about the prospect of another Tummy Time, though.

Wednesday morning: another bad air day, so getting his Vitamin D through the window. (Does that work?)

Found another good place to nap!

Here's the "ooohh" face! That's how we know we brought home the right baby!

And a bonus smile, too.

More alphabet! Yay!

Off to lunch, to meet Mum's friend.

It's a nice Thai restaurant just off Ekkamai Soi 10.

Bright, spacious, and very kid-friendly.

(They had lots of high chairs and booster seats - but he'll have to wait a little while longer to use them).

I don't usually photograph food... but this was too beautiful to pass up.

Meanwhile, a package from Bonnie arrived in the mail; it had traveled from Ukraine, via New Jersey, to get here!

Undies, and a one-of-a-kind, hand-made activity book, just for Arlo!

Look how beautiful and unique the activity book is! Really special!

Dinner with Uncles Andrew and Ray. Too bad Master Arlo was in bed already.

It's November 14th! Master Arlo shares his 2-month birthday with Auntie Erika's birthday!

We can't believe it's been another month!

The air is good enough today that we can go back to our morning Vitamin D walks!

It's the first time that we've all gone together, in fact.

Arlo's much happier to chat inside, though.

Two whole months! Is there any resemblance to the Arlo we knew on September 14th?

Celebrating with a trip to the hospital for his 2-month wellness checkup.

Not happy that he has to wait for Mum's appointment first.

It's Arlo's turn next - he's excited!

"I survived my month-2 vaccines!"

"YAY!"

Master Arlo also sends his birthday wishes to Auntie Erika!

Reviewing his alphabet flashcards with Bu, who's back!

And before the day winds down, celebrating Arlo's 2-month birthday with a cake. He's thrilled.

"What's this???"