Bangkok Week 733 — Mika's Photos

Hello down there, Lucy! Is the bed too short for you now?

Trying her hands at the wheel of the infamous airplane. Arlo didn't like it one bit.

Partaking in Lucy's tummy time exercises.

Showing her how it's done!

Aww. Forehead kiss.

Just having a little sibling chat.

Gentle hugs for Lucy.

Arlo's excited that Lucy's holding his hand.

A subtle smile. I guess she's happy that Mr. Chatterbox is napping?

Oh my! What's this?

It's time for a swim at the new house! And it's Lucy's first time in the water.

Arlo wastes no time at all...

but Lucy is a little more cautious. Definitely a good first time though.

Big Fish Arlo, on the other hand, could've happily swum until the sun set.

Talking to Puu and Yaa, and telling them all about her swimming experience.

And here's Arlo to add his two cents, too.

Saturday morning! Dad hangs out with Lucy, while Arlo gives Dad a haircut. Chop chop!

Look at all the Spidermen dangling down from the new UOB building.

We've arrived at our destination! First order of business: making sure the fish and flowers are still in their proper places.

Lucy makes herself comfortable on the mat...

... while Arlo and Dad commence their races.

Who's going to reach the mat first?

I am not sure that tongue-out running is an officially sanctioned technique. Seems a bit risky!

Meanwhile, back on the mat...

... the ladies are just lounging around.

Enjoying the cool breeze and the nature.

Arlo has an eye for giant sticks.

Everyone in position and focused.

Say cheese!

A quick exploration of the playground... but it's very warm at this time of day.

Lucy's all packed up and ready for her nap.

Back at home, it's time to get down to business.

Arlo just got a new 24-piece jigsaw puzzle. Let's see how this goes!

Flattering wefie of Mum and her babies.

Concentrating really hard over dinner.

Sunday morning surprise! Thanks, Dad!

Arlo's fave! The green sauce. (And conveniently, there's a donut to help it reach his mouth.)

Here we are at swimming. Arlo's wondering why our car is inside the lobby.

Hamming it up. No official photographer to document the lesson today. (But it was a private lesson again!)

Back at home, it's time to try our hand at the 24-piece puzzle again.

Starting with a complete puzzle, minus 5 pieces.

Yay! He did it!

Is there someone behind me? I feel a warm breath on my neck.

Zooming out, so you get the full picture.

Wondering why she's been relegated to her chair.

Peaceful tummy time, while Arlo naps!

And hanging out with Dad.

What a special Sunday afternoon treat! A trip to Benjakitti Forest Park.

We haven't been back since that first time with Grandpa and Granny. It looks much the same, but this time, it was pleasantly overcast.

And Arlo is much happier to be here this time.

Lucy didn't last long. But Arlo's ready to go-go-go!

Blending in with nature.

Here he is, "reading the (rain) radar".

Playing on the monkey bars -- that is, bars for this monkey.

Nature has taken over nicely in most of this park now.

Strolling along the sky bridge. Fewer people than last time, too.

The running and cycling tracks were getting good use.

This is from the west edge of the park, looking North. The park continues for a significant way up, but the sky bridge is not yet open.

Arlo offers to push the (thankfully empty) stroller. What he really wanted to do was see if it would roll down the ramp on its own.

Down below, there are so many lotuses!

Stopping to smell the flowers.

Pointing out how beautiful it is... and almost toppling into the water.

They do look funny once they've lost their petals.

Here's a big beauty.

Dad shows Arlo how, when you stroke the leaves of this plant, they close up. He found it very amusing.

These lotus flower stems are incredibly strong! This flower must be standing a meter out of water!

Power couple.

Continuing along.

Posing with this giant, fresh leaf.

Lotuses, as far as the eye can see.

Arlo had been asking to run around in the grass. Well, here we are!

This lotus in bloom is almost perfect!

Climbing up the stairs to one of the observation points.

It looks like we're standing in front of a back drop! Really, it's not...

And heading home; it's already late!

Dinner of champions, courtesy of Dad: Korean ramen!

Arlo started Summer Camp at Annabel's main campus on Monday.

We misunderstood the start time, so he was the first one there! (Arrived at the same time as some of the staff...)

Arlo remembered where the trucks were...

And enjoyed having the mud kitchen to himself.

Playing with a fellow vehicle enthusiast.

And exploring a paint table with a new TA.

Then, it's time for Mum's second Moderna. That makes 4 shots: two full courses of AZ and Moderna each. 🤞

Arlo's "cactus flower" is growing nicely.

And here's Miss Lucy, finally up for the day.

Wasting no time getting down to business.

Hey! Today's the day! She reached for the dangling toys! (Repeatedly.)

And she's really got the spinning down pat.

Telling Arlo all about her progress, after he gets home from camp.

Taking an interest in rain radars -- I mean, maps! He can identify Bangkok and Canada.

Sharing a laugh with P'Noi.

Lucky Arlo, enjoying the tiniest macaron for dessert after dinner.

The next morning, sitting on Mum's lap for breakfast.

And off to camp again with Dad.

How about that! More kids here this time!

Just making sure the road roller is still here.

Meanwhile, the sunken sleepyhead is just waking up.

Lucy's dressed for the sunny day, and is ready to kick into gear.

Really improving her neck, chest, and arm strength!

And also refining her hand-eye cordination.

It helps to use the side bars to stabilize!

A big smile for the camera.

At pick-up time, Arlo gives himself an extra challenge: put on his shoes while sitting on a ball!

All ready for the mid-day ride home, in his new UV-blocking jacket.

Riding his new (old) wheelz. Bella is... confused.

Lucy's watching her big brother play with all his toys. She can't wait to join in!

Hmm. I am not sure if Arlo has enough toys.

He has so many legos that he couldn't avoid sitting on them. His solution: get a cushy pillow and sit on that (on the legos) instead.

It's fun to do tummy time in the library. Lucy doesn't spend much time in here!

Oh no! Wardrobe change! Lucy seems quite pleased though. She feels better, I guess!

Using a shell to form part of his boom flail mower.

Showing Lucy how to play trucks.

Lucy finds it more interesting to look out the window, actually.

Dad's home, and has a big kiss for Lucy.

Turns out Dad's hand is a satisfying salt lick!

Replenishing her salts and minerals over dinner.

Someone's excited; he earned another tiny macaron for dessert tonight.

Oh! Today's a holiday! Bella is here to wish Lucy a good holiday morning!

And here's a kiss from Big Brother Arlo, too.

It's a rainy day, so we'll be entertaining ourselves at home today!

Everyone's getting in on the tummy time.

Hmm. Something tells me someone's been having some fun with Lucy!

What are Arlo and Dad doing?

Tummy time together? Or is Dad napping?

Reading Indian fables together.

Lucy, the moral of the story is: don't be greedy and eat your subjects!

What a dainty tummy time, in this outfit.

You talking about me?

Dancing with Dad!

Home-made egg McMuffin for lunch.

Yum! But very filling!

Oh! Someone had a wardrobe change. Navy blue seems to be the theme of the afternoon!

Hanging out together on the mat.

Siblings!

Same posture!

Cutting up bitter melon for dinner. Some of these things are not like the others!

Arlo's found a great new way to eat breakfast: while wearing goggles!

Back at school after the holiday off.

Wasting no time finding the trucks.

And enjoying the playground equipment all by himself.

Filling up a jug with water...

... to pour it down this water run! Exciting!

Pumping his own water, too.

Back at home, Lucy models the Uniqlo outfit that Granny got her last visit. It fits now!

Big smiles! Excited for the new day!

Oh my! And also, Arlo turns 2 years and 10 months old today! Measuring in.

Just relaxing on her mat and looking out the window.

What's that? Tummy time for me?

Getting better at punching her toys; she can do it 2-handed now!

And we end this week with a check-in on the "cactus flower". It's growing with remarkable speed! Let's see how big it gets next week!