Bangkok Week 651

December 17, 2020

Another big week of firsts for Arlo: his first time riding a shopping cart; finger painting; meeting Santa; and saying good-bye to a friend leaving Thailand.

We continue this long-weekend with a pants-less boy standing watch on a stool.

Still not so sure about this "camera".

Running free at a craft fair at EmQuartier.

And a rite of passage: Arlo's first ride in a shopping cart.

Vroom vroom! Arlo liked it!

Stopping to inspect the Christmas decorations before heading home.

Another first: finger painting!

Arlo takes his art work very seriously.

Why limit this exploration to my hands, when I can paint with my whole body? True artists know no limits.

And a whole body affair it was!

All cleaned up... and then hugs for Spike.

This one's for Grandpa: Arlo decided it's only fair to give the Grinch a chance at this time of year.

A special dinner: trying a new Indian restaurant that's exclusively vegetarian/vegan.

A Saturday morning treat: having a run-around at Conkey's.

Arlo's less interested in the munchies, and more interested in all the open space.

Ooh, look. A bicycle!

And a nice big lawn to run around on.

Mum's no match for Arlo!

The treats were to say farewell to Arlo's friend (and birthday buddy) Erin.

Erin's moving back to the UK soon.

See you again sometime, Erin!

Oh! A Sunday surprise: someone was peeping into our bedroom window when we raised the blinds.

Arlo spies back at the Peeping Tom.

Getting ready for the big Christmas Bash.

It's the BAMBI Christmas party!

The Party Boy decided this is was great time for a nap.

Checking out the very special seasonal bouncy house. Arlo was too young this year.

Family photo with Santa... who sounded strangely familiar.

Arlo was not enthused.

Christmas portrait by Dad.

Dancing on the stage.

And still enjoying the small baby play area the most.

Decorating the play tree; practicing for next year.

Enjoying the carolers. They were quite good, despite the masks!

Back home, hungry Arlo dives into a pizza feast for lunch.

Wow, what a mess!

Even the feet got involved. This calls for a mid-day bath!

All clean, and changed for the afternoon's event.

But first: naps to go 'round, to sleep off the food coma.

Arlo had his friend Ronan's birthday party. Ronan's condo has a lot of kids, who zoom around on bikes and scooters.

They kindly let Arlo try their tricycle.

Arlo was psyched. He can't wait to go-go-go on his own!

Then, the staff of the Sally-and-Arlo furniture moving company paid a visit.

Where's the best place for this chair?

Singing for Ronan.

Resting with Dad; there's so much going on!

Trying another borrowed bicycle.

This one works better than Arlo's trike, because it's much narrower.

Inspecting the Piñata before the games begin.

Sally tries her hand at the Piñata first.

Arlo wanted help. And even so, he felt it was a bit violent.

But he did enjoy snatching up all the goodies!

Arlo turned 15 months on Monday! And he's gotten much better at posing against the measuring tree.

Hugs for Mum!

Reading together.

Arlo found a great new toy.

A special box mask! Peek-a-boo!

Someone's spying on Mum at the new gym at Donki.

We got to swimming pretty early on Wednesday, so Arlo waited patiently.

Inspecting their Christmas tree. Interesting base!

Last swimming lesson of the year!

Say it ain't so!

Enjoying the rubber blocks... but not paying much attention to his backstroke.

Oh boy oh boy. Which one to choose: the turtle or the frog?

Sporting his indie rock hairstyle fo this lesson. Until next year!

And on the 16th, Arlo had a special message for Grandpa!

And many more outtakes to go with it!

It's Puu! What's he doing here?

Here to watch Arlo eat his dinner.

And to make a phone call together.

And to read about trucks together.

And to play together! Lucky Arlo!