Bangkok Week 717 — Mika's Photos

A Friday treat: Puu came up to visit Arlo (and to see his eye doctor).

Arlo is enamored by Puu.

Reading a story with Granny.

Getting up early on Saturday morning to spend time with Puu before he goes back.

Drinking his morning milk with Puu.

Family photo before Dad takes Puu back to the bus station. That's a good one! See the resemblance!

It's swim time for Arlo! Today, Granny is in the audience. Arlo is warming up.

Excited to have Granny watching.

What's that over there?

Excited to be back in the pool.

Warming up with his kicks.

Practicing his paddling and kicking with the noodle.

Some teacher intervention needed.

Good paddling technique.

Getting much more comfortable with his back float now, too.

Action shot: Arlo's favorite standing jump!

Getting ready for another.

And then it's back to the doctor for Arlo, this time for his 2 1/2 year check-up and MMR vaccine.

The train track in the sick kids' area is one of the highlights of the doctor.

Riding the Mum horse.

And no trip to the hospital is complete without a stop at the "mini-park" for some treats and flowers.

Enjoying his time with Dad.

And enjoying his afternoon ice cream: this is becoming a routine! Uh oh!

But the black beans leave a tell-tale story on his face.

Enjoying an afternoon story.

And going for a walk around the block: Arlo likes helping Granny walk Bella.

What a good team!

Our Master Chef for the evening: Granny, and her signature Mac & Cheese.

Arlo has a make-up swimming lesson on Sunday: and this time, it's Dad's turn to take him in the pool. Everybody ready?

Waiting patiently for his turn in the water.

Here's Arlo! And Dad, learning the songs.

Warming up with a back-float.

Showing Dad how well he can kick.

And showing Dad how he enjoys using the noodle.

Action shot!

And trying a new exercise: jumping from the ledge to the floating mat.

And practicing his back float yet again.

One last big jump with Dad.

Then a quick pop into the hospital, just as a precaution.

And *surprise*! Not how we were expecting this short visit to play out, but great outcome nevertheless!

Saying hello to our new Baby Girl!

She's just as shocked as we are, I bet.

And just like that, we're +1 in the family! Oh boy!

Being observed for 2 hours before she can return to us.

Looking peaceful, and ready for her first night's "sleep" out in the big world.

Night night, Baby Girl. Maybe we'll have a name for you tomorrow!

Oh boy, here we go again! It's going to be a long night.

Meanwhile at home, our older monkey is enjoying bedtime with Dad.

And ready for school the next morning; Big Brother Arlo picked this outfit all by himself. It's his "zebra outfit".

The next morning: at least somebody slept well!

Lying peacefully and sleeping soundly -- her trademark.

Granny meets Baby Lucy for the first time!

And Mum gets to do the honors this time: learning how to bathe then newborn. (I can manage brushing hair!)

It's been a tiring morning for everyone.

Resting up, in preparation for Big Brother Arlo's visit.

Eyes wide open! At least for a few seconds.

Here's Big Brother Arlo! Baby Lucy bought him a new book; he's more excited for the book than the Baby.

Meeting his little sister for the first time!

Being a great big brother, and holding her so carefully.

Is the smile a little forced?

There's some genuine big brotherly love.

And P'Noi meets Lucy for the first time.

More exciting than the new baby was the hospital bed! Up. Down. Up. Down.

Riding on the hospital bed with Mum.

Getting ready to go home; but first, taking a photo with the lovely flowers that Mum's office sent.

It's Tuesday morning! We all survived another night!

At least right now, Lucy is epitomizing "sleeping like a baby"!

Maybe she sleeps too well?

Catching some Zzz's on Granny's lap.

Uh oh! Mum's turn to apply what she learned yesterday in real life!

Time to make our Lucy shiny bright and squeaky clean.

The worst is over; now it's time to bundle up again. (Lucy's lucky she wasn't born in Cold Canada!)

And brushing that little head of hair.

Big Brother Arlo comes back to visit again after school.

Arlo loves his sister Lucy.

He sees eye-to-eye with her already.

Lucy is lucky to have such a loving Big Brother.

Arlo's enthusiastic about holding her.

What a nice smile for his sister... if only she were awake to see it.

Making sure he's doing it right.

Kiss kiss for Lucy!

First new family photo!

We spotted Arlo on the bulletin board at the Nurse's station. Can you find him, too?

Granny on Lucy duty this afternoon.

Dad treats Granny to an afternoon coffee and pastry at the "mini-park" downstairs.

Wednesday morning is here; Granny is now the dedicated shoe assistant at school.

What's on the schedule for today, guys, Lucy asks.

Uh oh! Something's brewing! Why are Mum and Dad testing out this funny chair?

Resting up for her big trip home later this afternoon.

My own little koala!

Making faces: someone isn't ready to head home! This hospital is too comfy!

Seriously, guys? We have to go home today?

And Baby Lucy heads home, into the real world!

Arlo can't wait to hold Baby Lucy, now that she's home.

Wefie with my kiddos!

Lucy's new bed in the living room; she looks comfortable enough.

Inspecting Lucy. Does she look okay?

And all ready for her first night at home, in her new bed.

Arlo says good-bye to Lucy the next morning, before heading off to school.

Then Lucy calls Grandpa, so she can meet him live.

The many faces of sleepy Lucy.

That day at lunch, Arlo had a proper feast! Good job, Arlo!

Driving home on the tuk-tuk, using a leaf as a steering wheel.

Arlo's excited to be home to say hi to his sister!

Hi again, Baby Lucy!

Granny's getting the side-eye from her granddaughter.

Arlo's practicing changing his baby's clothes.

Arlo's thoughtfully sharing (force-feeding) his snacks with Dad.

And Lucy gives her Puu and Yaa a real-time call for the first time as well.

Just chillaxin'.

A nice bundle, all ready for bed. See you next week!