Bangkok Week 667

April 8, 2021

Another busy week for Arlo, as we head into the Songkran break: last Bangkok Prep for the term, last week of swimming, and maybe other ‘lasts’ for a while too, depending on how this latest wave of COVID plays out.

Lucky Arlo is accompanied by a special guest to school today.

Reading stories with his Yaa.

Showing her how he can do arts and crafts all by himself.

Arlo's first unassisted artwork.

And getting in some quality train time.

Oh look! It's Alba!

Having lunch with Yaa and Puu before they head home.

All together now.

Oh no! Is it really time to go?

Arlo says, "see you again soon, Yaa!"

Checking out a new book of trucks, and a package Dad got in the mail.

Really eager to go on his end-of-week walk.

Arlo knows exactly where to sit!

Today is Granny's birthday! We need to make her a sign!

Happy Birthday, Granny!

Best way to spend a Saturday morning: looking at vehicles with Dad.

Ekkamai Playgroup: haven't been here in almost 6 months!

Having some quiet time to himself in the snack room.

Arlo's becoming a pro at sliding down slides.

Checking out the water play.

And participating in circle time before we leave.

Not sure if he wants to sing along...

... or just give the teacher a good stare-down.

Back at home, Arlo works away at his hammering block... with the best hammer of all: a bus.

Sunday morning, reading about they very Hungry Caterpillar's Sunday feast. How apt!

Insisting on playing outside, despite the recent rain.

The creepy heart plant is in bloom again!

And it's watching you!

Check out all the eyes at the end of the antennae.

Arlo's getting very good at imitating Mum.

That's all she does all day: sit on this chair and face forward.

This is what Sundays are for! Ice cream!

Arlo got a new set of stacking blocks. And these even come with straws to peel off!

Time for another Monday morning trip to the hospital...

... this time for a visit with the dentist! Oh no!

Back home: Arlo survived.

Poke Mum's tongue.

Reading the back of Gruffalo's Child.

Happy BirthYAY, Auntie Jasmine!

And here are (some of) the outtakes.

Dad's work friends are here to spend the holiday Tuesday with Arlo.

No doubt, he's the center of attention.

How many people can roll the tractor with Arlo?

Roll the tractor.

But wait! How many people can read a book with Arlo!?

Showing Dad's friends all his toys...

... and how he can zip through his tunnel.

Oh wait, there are even more toys over here to show off.

And the moment we've all been waiting for: pizza!

Well, Arlo sure had fun playing host this morning.

Capping off the day with a visit to everyone's favorite Decathalon.

Trying on some sandals. (They fit his narrow feet well; maybe we should have gotten them!)

Measuring up, so we know what size bike to get him.

Back at home, showing off his newfound belt.

Having a snack: delicious multi-grain bread, where Arlo picks out all the nuts and berries.

And demonstrating his new favorite pastime: sticker peeling.

Enjoying some late evening balcony time.

Watching the bikes and cars going by.

Hello!

Arlo put together the bee puzzle all by himself!! And he's very proud.

Last day of swimming for the term.

It was a nice small class.

Getting ready for a swim.

Swimming to Mum.

And helping to build a tower.

Last long swim for Arlo for a while. See you next week!