Bangkok Week 718 — Mika's Photos

I'm still here, says Lucy! Welcome back!

Arlo enjoys the tuk tuk ride home -- for what would be the last time in a week, thanks to a COVID shut-down.

Arlo is excited to see his sister Lucy right after he gets home.

Taking a good look at Lucy, who's stayed awake just to welcome Arlo home.

Lucy's minders.

She's getting used to sitting in her seat.

But laps are more comfortable. Sleeping soundly.

A special project for Arlo and Dad...

... assembling a lego marble run. From Lucy!

Doing the Saturday morning disco.

Arlo reads his new pigeon book over Saturday breakfast.

And reading his new "Little Helpers" book with Granny. Getting a good look at all the details!

Lucy seems to have a healthy skepticism about the world.

Enjoying some bounces on the exercise ball.

Big stretch in her daytime bed.

It's Dad's second time taking Arlo to swimming. There they are!

Practicing swimming side-by-side with Dad.

And working on his kicks.

Then, it's time for Lucy's Day 6 check-up.

Regrouping after our weigh-in. Lucy has regained her birth weight and some!

First check-up with her doctor. Everything checks out.

And now, waiting patiently for Mum's doctor.

As if one visit to the doctor today weren't enough, Arlo had to make an emergency trip in the evening for wheezing that had been going on all day. What a trooper!

Enjoying some quality time in bed altogether on Sunday morning.

Morning kisses for Lucy, from Big Brother Arlo.

What a loving glance.

Excuse me, Arlo. Are you forgetting something?

Another sampling of the many faces of Lucy.

And a special Sunday breakfast for everyone...

... Polish donuts!

Arlo enjoyed the top of the donut, anyway.

And playing with his new dot-paint-markers from Granny.

So many wheels!

It's being filled in quite nicely.

Granny, hanging out with her Grand Monkeys.

Arlo is helping Lucy with tummy-time, by participating alongside her.

Delicious Japanese dinner prepared by Granny.

Itadakimasu!

Our little burrito.

Big Brother Arlo lays it all bare to say good-morning to Lucy.

Aww, that's a nice hello for Lucy.

Still not sure about this place!

Arlo's sporting a new 'do: a top-knot, just like some of the characters in his books.

Mum can sleep like a baby, too.

What cheeks!

Since school is closed, we're watching Arlo's teacher over the phone.

Tuesday morning: reaching for the sky!

Arlo watches his teacher and the TAs doing the Hop Like a Bunny dance.

Watching over his sister while she sleeps. What a good Big Brother.

Arlo has a follow-up appointment to check on his wheezing.

And as promised, a trip to the "mini-park" in the hospital afterward.

Practicing her grumpy face.

Arlo's home, and happy to see Lucy again.

On his way back from the Doctor, Arlo picked up the "busy box" that school prepared for the off week.

Granny and Bella watch the unboxing in suspense.

Wow! A giant bubble stick.

Arlo knows exactly what to do with this.

But Dad teaches him how to blow the bubbles with his mouth, too.

Catch them, catch them!

The kit also contained freshly-made playdough, with plenty of decorations.

Making good use of the decorations!

Lucy and Dad; we don't have many photos of them together yet!

Beautiful new pajamas from P'Rat; holding them up for size.

Granny's such a bore!

Taking Lucy out for her first-ever walk around the block!

Relaxing after our stroll.

So many cuties!

Riding Dad like a horse; Dad suffered after this!

Mum and her two babies!

Arlo's reward for having a bath and doing his evening poop: getting to watch a truck video.

Wednesday morning: Day 3 of Arlo's staying home. Good morning, Lucy!

We tasked Arlo with counting her toes. Thankfully, she has at least 10. Sometimes more.

Lucy received this beautiful bunch of flowers from her older friends Sally and Doug.

Then, it's off to Safari Garden for a late-morning outing. Our first time trying 2 side-by-side carseats.

Engineer Arlo, drives Granny around on the choo-choo train.

One of Arlo's favorite elements: the land rover!

Leading Granny up one of the many jungle gyms.

Arlo's much more courageous than when we were here a few months ago!

Lucy's along for the adventure as well!

Stopping in a tree house, with a view of the canal behind, and the zipline below.

Taking a break to feed the bunnies. The many, many bunnies.

Arlo didn't mind this "wobbly" bridge either. Good job, Arlo!

Nor did he mind the swaying too much, despite the two giants plunking along behind him.

And playing in the clean, shaded sand before we go.

He even took off his shoes!

Granny and her two Grand Monkeys again -- aww!

Sleeping Beauty?

Another early morning with all our Monkeys in bed.

Granny helped Arlo make a pair of bunny ears to wear while hopping along with his music video. He approves!

Counting Lucy's tiny fingers.

And "hanging out" with Lucy.

It's operation paint job! The school also sent giant sheets of paper, bright paints, and a few new painting implements.

Lucky Granny won the privilege of painting with Arlo.

The final masterpiece: a great collaborative effort!

And OHMYGOODNESS, the highlight of the day: a flower on his cactus upstairs!

Telling Lucy and Granny all about his cactus flower.

Another walk around the block for Lucy... although I'm not sure she's been awake for any of these outings yet.

Checking out the neighborhood cacti together. See you next week!