Bangkok Week 730 — Mika's Photos

A happy Friday morning from Lucy and Dad.

Who's happy to be hanging out with Dad for a change?

Arlo is excited for his new book! A story in 3 pictures.

Reading "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" for the first time.

It's Yaa's birthday today! Happy Birthday, Yaa!

But wait, it's also Auntie Julia's birthday! Happy birthday, from your two biggest fans in Bangkok.

Outtake. Help, cries Lucy!

Father-daughter chat.

What a cutie!

Pucker up!

End-of-week walk around the block.

And resting at Onion, as we often do now. (Thank you, Onion.)

It's Saturday morning swimming for Mum and Arlo.

Aha. Sans mask and face shield. That's better.

Meanwhile, Dad and Lucy are hanging out at home in the bedroom while Baa Wan cleans downstairs.

Studying the colors intently. There's going to be a quiz later.

It's Uncle Andrew! Arlo hasn't seen Uncle Andrew since Christmas 2019! Welcome back!

It's a real bonus that Uncle Andrew likes cacti, too!

Comparing the book to Arlo's cactus collection outside.

Lunch: from the Shabbat menu of J Cafe. Yum!

And a late afternoon visit to the Farm. We haven't been in a while.

Has Arlo grown since we were last here? Now he can touch the bananas without jumping!

The days have definitely gotten longer since last time! It's still really sunny, even at 4:30pm.

Arlo's gotten better at scooting since last time.

We can no longer visit the farm without stopping fo ice cream. Someone's memory is too good.

Enjoying his ice cream, and waiting to see what vehicles are going to exit the construction site.

And Lucy was none the wiser! Didn't even realize we'd been to the farm.

Looking at tadpoles swimming in a fountain. Mmm...

It's a very close call: what is Arlo's favorite thing about the farm? The cactus house or the ice cream?

Now this checkerboard cactus is an interesting one!

Dining companions.

Another day, another swimming lesson. And Arlo had a private lesson today -- bonus!

After swimming, we popped into this cafe and roaster. According to our new (Aussie) neighbors, it's the best coffee in Bangkok.

Arlo knows how to be a coffee-goer!

Lucky Arlo got a "Babycinno" on the house.

And chugged it all in one big gulp! Delish!

And before heading back home, Eagle-eyed Arlo spotted a cat lying under our car! The cat's lucky Arlo saw him!

Enjoying the cake that Arlo picked for himself at the cafe, back at home.

Demolished in no time.

Oh hi, pretty Lucy. How's your morning been?

Wefie with m'babes.

Dad and Lucy enjoying the egg salad pita pockets.

Hmm! They make Lucy hungry!

Arlo's latest entertainment: the duck boat iron.

Is it a duck boat? Or is it an iron? Only context can tell you.

More relaxing with Dad.

Tummy time practice without the comfort of the fuzzy elephant pillow.

Big brother Arlo is here to help entertain! Look at this colorful head massager with lots of pointy spikes at eyeball level!

Reading poetry together.

And a nice big sibling hug.

They're starting to see eye-to-eye...

... but it was only a matter of time until we ended up here!

Resting during our late-afternoon walk around the block.

And hanging out on the balcony to enjoy the "breeze". Haven't done that in a while!

And I quote: "Look, Arlo is ironing! Arlo is Iron Man!"

The next day, the iron -- or is it a duck boat? -- parked neatly in a parking space to wait for Arlo while at school.

Happy birthday, Little Lucy! Can't believe that you're 3 months old already!

How much have you grown over the past 3 months?

Your neck is so strong now!

And you've learned how to smile for the camera! An important life skill.

Not quite reaching for the toys yet. But soon!

Big eyes!

Hi Bella! Here to wish Lucy a happy 3 months a well?

Meanwhile at the house, an operation is afoot.

A blank slate!

Ready for her late-afternoon walk.

Our little beauty queen, showing off her nice black bear PJs.

Poor Arlo is staying home today. The runny nose and cough just won't go away.

But we can do something productive with the free morning!

Take Arlo for his first ever visit to the barber shop!

They were very good with Arlo; they seem used to doing toddler cuts. (Booster cushion, phone holder for the chair, etc.)

Dad stayed at Arlo's side to help stabilize and right his head.

Time to trim the top, after buzzing up the slides.

And putting on the finishing touches.

Before and after: so much more hip and handsome now!

*AND* they gave him a lollipop, which he talked about all afternoon (and almost every day since). Someone can't wait to go back for another hair cut!

Rediscovering his kaleidoscope.

And the banana phone!

Everyone just hanging out together.

More tummy time practice for Lucy.

She's getting good on the flat, hard ground too!

Yes, saw this coming from a mile away: here's Arlo, to help with the tummy time too.

Practicing tummy time with his sister.

Aww. (Is that helping to stabilize Lucy? Or helping her topple over?)

The mat is still big enough for two.

Lucy's giving her brother a good stare.

"Aww, Lucy! I love you, Lucy!"

Enjoying this while it lasts!

Everyone wants to read "We're Going on a Bear Hunt"!

It's dinner time for Lucy. What a feast!

But where's everyone else?

Another day, and Arlo's still home resting and recovering.

Telling Lucy all about his tow truck.

Go get those trucks, Lucy!

Showing off his cool tropical shorts from Great Aunt Chris.

And look at this staircase!

Oh no. Is Lucy going to outgrow her chair soon?

The Big Purchase (TM) of the month! Two new car seats, to last the next 8+ years.

Arlo's pretty psyched, and can't wait to try his out. Looks good!

Bonus: Mum & Dad scored a parking lot for free at the same warehouse sale.

Practicing her high chair skillz again. This elephant is pretty interesting!

Mum with her babies at the table. Eat up!

Well Lucy, that didn't last long.

It's story time, and then bed time. So we'll see you next week!