Bangkok Week 620 May 14, 2020 Master turns 8 months old this week! And just in time, he figures out how to crawl… and finally masters sitting up. View fullsize "Hello? Good morning? Happy Friyay!" View fullsize Arlo flashes a big grin to show off his teeth. View fullsize Sitting pretty. View fullsize Reading his book; but wondering where all the words went. View fullsize He's got all the right moves. Now he just needs to put them all together! View fullsize We ordered some locally-made veggie burgers (that came with some other freebies). To try this weekend. View fullsize Patiently waiting for his bath. View fullsize Saturday morning smiles. View fullsize "Mum, please! You're embarrassing me!" View fullsize Finally! After months of trying, Arlo finally gets his hands on the coveted prize: the black coffee mug. View fullsize Enjoying another Saturday morning at Benjasiri Park. View fullsize Playing with the Trader Joe's shopping bag... View fullsize ... and the water bottle. Good thing we brought all these toys! View fullsize Quietly observing Dad. View fullsize Snack time! View fullsize It's hot, and there's no breeze. But that's nothing a little bouncing can't make up for! View fullsize Flying with Dad. View fullsize Making sure his cups still bang. View fullsize "Mum! Stop it!" View fullsize Eating his house for lunch. View fullsize Sitting pretty (and practicing for next time he goes to a temple). View fullsize Arlo loves this toy bar, but only when it's not attached to his chair. View fullsize Hehe! That was funny! (Arlo just let out a loud fart.) View fullsize Who said this boy wasn't photogenic!? View fullsize Our Saturday night staple: Tibetan food! View fullsize Yikes! This kiwi's got a defect! View fullsize Practicing his colors... View fullsize ... and finally figuring out how to crawl! For none other than another coffee mug! View fullsize On Sunday we took a trip out to Nong Bon Park, due west of the airport (right next to Rama 9 park). View fullsize It's a giant man-made reservoir, but also hosts many water sports in the early morning and late afternoon. View fullsize There's also a 4-km tree-lined bike path that surrounds the reservoir. And many of the trees are in bloom. View fullsize "You guys. It's hot." View fullsize Here to enjoy the nature, the water bottles... View fullsize ...and see Arlo's friend Quinn for the first time in many months! View fullsize Quinn can't believe how Arlo's her size now. View fullsize Lakeside seating. View fullsize Step one: eye the prize. View fullsize Step 2: make a move. View fullsize Step 3: look the other way, and pretend like nothing happened. View fullsize Quinn pinches Arlo's chins. View fullsize Exhausted after a warm, busy morning; getting a good nap in on the way home. View fullsize After a sleep and some lunch, he's all ready to spend the afternoon crawling around! View fullsize Here's his duck face again! View fullsize Enjoying learning about Clifford. View fullsize Getting ready to wish Granny a Happy Mother's Day. View fullsize And here it is: Happy Mother's Day, Granny! View fullsize What's special about this picture? View fullsize Arlo's standing on his own! View fullsize Mum's turn to make dinner! View fullsize It only happens once in a blue moon, so we better make the most of it! View fullsize Yum, burgers! View fullsize Finishing off with a smile. View fullsize This is what Arlo thinks of Mondays. View fullsize Learning about the very hungry caterpillar is making Arlo's tummy hurt. View fullsize Uh oh! Look what just arrived from Trat. View fullsize Enough fruit to feed a village! View fullsize Arlo's going to like these! View fullsize Not sure what to make of these "fruit". View fullsize Getting used to his stroller. View fullsize Chasing his ball around the mat, now that he can. View fullsize Arlo, the future floutist. View fullsize Uh oh! Everybody stand back! View fullsize Yay! Our veggies for the week are here! View fullsize You put your right leg up, you put your right leg down... View fullsize Yum! Fresh mangosteens for dessert. View fullsize Happy 8-month birthday, Arlo! View fullsize My, how eight months fly! View fullsize "Look at me! I mastered sitting, just in time!" View fullsize Celebrating his birthday this month with a very special treat: durian. View fullsize Arlo cautiously waves good-bye (with his foot). See you next week!
