Bangkok Week 659

February 11, 2021

This week, we explore the science center down the street: a fun and inexpensive place to hang out. And Arlo’s artistic side finally starts to make an appearance.

We start this weekend with a trip to the Science Center and Planetarium right at the base of Ekkamai.

Arlo spots the A-Airplane right away.

This small one is pretty cool too; looks just like his Playmobile one.

Up close with a big wheel.

Getting a close-up look at Thailand.

Heading up the main exhibit building; it has great views of the main science center property, the BTS, and Gateway Ekkamai.

Train-spotting from the stairwell.

What we came for: the kids' exploration area. There's a carriage in the entrance.

Arlo's not daring enough to try the slide, but he's fine to try and climb it.

Watching foam balls dance around.

Crossing a bridge over a "river".

And visiting the grocery store.

Picking out some bread.

Arlo's on a shopping spree!

Quick trip through a maze.

And exploring the playground.

Taking stock of the environs.

Action shot.

Snack break with Dad, before heading out.

Quick stop in the exhibit about bees...

...and also to see the dinosaurs.

Then, Arlo spent the afternoon sweeping outside.

Time to rest and recharge.

Saturday evening greetings for Dino.

Best buds in the making.

Pizza night! There was a great promotion on at Soho Pizza over in Thonglor.

Sunday morning: time for a weigh-in. (The scale is always fun.)

Arlo's learning to smile for the camera.

Finally, he's figured out how to use crayons! It's the first time he didn't just bite off the tips.

Using all the colors.

Getting artistic inspiration from Dad's hair.

Arlo's finally interested in the D-Digger we got him months ago.

On the floor to get a close-up look.

Arlo's the watchman while Dad completes his secret transactions.

Evening wrestling.

Dino!!! Here comes Dino!

Hi hi, Dino!

Ooh! Another lift-the-flap book!

And lifting the flaps, too.

Smiling for the camera; I think he's got the hang of this now.

Cheese!

Bedtime stories happen downstairs now, before we even go up to bed.

Waiting for his Grab, to take him on a playdate.

Another friend with a head of curly hair!

Arlo's girlfriend Quinn gave him this thoughtful new years' gift. Arlo approves.

And it's swimming Thursday again!

The class is much more full this week: 7 families.

Arlo's very interested in balls today.

See how long his hair really is!?

Swimming is fun!

And enjoying the end-of-class slide.

As if swimming wasn't enough: at home, and going for a bike ride.

Sitting on his throne and having a story ready to him: lucky Arlo.

Oh! Mum's new work phone has arrived!

We end this week just as we began: with a lift-the-flap book. See you next week!