Bangkok Week 736

August 4, 2022

Our quarantine continues! Another 6 days at home… and then we’re freeeee!

Thankfully, everyone has recovered well and symptoms have been mild.

Welcome back! We're all still here, rolling around on the floor.

Someone wanted to involve himself in Lucy's tummy time.

Give us your best COVID smile!

Dad's doing his best to entertain both kiddos at once.

A wefie with my favorite son.

Lucy's practicing holding her balls. All her balls.

Again, this ball is more hole than ball. How to lick?

Getting her daily steps in.

A pro at grabbing the dangly things now.

Arlo is perfecting his modeling pose.

Ah, and a breath of fresh air: I can finally take off my mask, as I join the COVID+ club! Arlo welcomes me with a hug.

More modeling poses.

This one is the Popping a Cookie pose.

Dad's entertaining himself in a corner with the bubbles...

... while Arlo silently dangles a rope over the edge and into the street.

Taking the mosquito racket for a spin.

Lucy's awake now! Watch out for that excavator, Lucy!

And a big Friday night smile for the paparazzi.

Indulging in an ice cream sandwich for dessert... but he could only finish half of it.

Bed time book for Arlo and Dad.

Oh my! Look what Nemo -- I mean, Arlo -- found in his closet!

Lucy's wondering how the bed got so short overnight.

Saturday morning: we're supposed to be at the park!

Lucy's making another valiant attempt to roll over.

But she ultimately needed help.

So close, but yet so far.

Mixed nuts and cactuses. What could make a better morning at home?

Tummy time on the couch: a great vantage point.

Lucy's learning how to be part of the neighborhood watch at a young age.

Wefie... and no mask on Mum, this time.

Big grin. Someone's up to no good!

Father-daughter afternoon.

Hanging out on the balcony; Arlo doesn't want his cactus to miss out.

Big hugs for Mum!

The ladies.

Hmm. We thought this was the smart one?

No toys around here; only clothes pins and plastic bowls.

Well, this bowl is easy to grip!

Arlo's instructions to dad: "flat like a flatbed truck!"

Arlo had been helping Mum peel a carrot. But now, he's just shredding a carrot.

Oh la la! Special breakfast! And Arlo picked the dip this time.

Look, it's purple!

Is someone sitting in a self-imposed time out?

Arlo's coloring skills are getting better.

Look how well he stays in the lines! (Or, in the picture anyway.)

These mats are helpful for getting good tummy time traction.

Eye on the prize, Lucy!

Here comes coach Arlo, with some words of wisdom.

Arlo, I'm not sure you're supposed to laugh at your student like that.

Time for a break. Let's continue to refine our grabbing skills.

Speaking of vantage points, Lucy really likes sitting up.

Driving the front loader all over himself.

Time for another jumperoo session.

In the right mood, Lucy really enjoys it now.

Look at all the colors!

This is really fun!

Rest.

What's going on back there?

Fitting in a few more coordination drills before bed.

Building his own fire fighting fleet, with the red duplos.

Are you interested in your PlanToys car, Lucy?

No... but Arlo is!

Having a chat with Puu and Yaa.

A nice smile from neckless Lucy.

Mum made fried rice for lunch...

... but Arlo's more interested in the lime.

Thinking about it... but can't be bothered to roll over.

Multi-tasking.

Showing off how he can feed his baby, too.

Arlo's always keen to hold Lucy, when given the opportunity.

Somehow though, she looks huge on him now.

Kind of like Arlo is holding a big Lucy balloon.

Excited by the fruit on her shirt.

Now showing her how a tow truck works.

Oh my! Tackled by the flying cheetah!

Lucy's saying good morning to Granny and Grandpa.

She very much enjoys looking at (and trying to reach) Arlo's trucks. Probably because of the bright colors.

Playing "together" on the floor.

Calling Puu and Yaa?

Her smile is a subtle one!

If we can't go outside, we'll bike inside the house!

Eye on the prize! If only the body would cooperate too.

Lucy hasn't realized that she's unlikely to go far with all 4 limbs up in the air.

The jumperoo is becoming very entertaining!

Do you like it, Lucy?

"Yes, I like it! Woohoo!"

Is Arlo playing with an iron? Oh no. It's a vacuum truck. Or an aircraft deicer. Or a sidewalk tractor!

Lots of sub-par apples in the fridge? Make apple crumble!

Dad and Arlo dare to try it. The chef made it with limited sense of taste and smell.

It passes the Arlo test!

New dinnertime entertainment for Lucy.

Help! Help!

Mum's official wake-up assistant, reporting for duty!

"What the heck was that, Mum?"

Moving onto more important things...

... drinking milk and looking at trucks, all on the big bed! Hmm... who sanctioned this?

Get those cars, Lucy!

The dangling toys are much easier to reach!

Arlo wanted a hopscotch game...

... so Dad made him one!

Look at all-mighty Dad, juggling all his children at once.

Using the dot paints from Granny.

"Faces".

And these are "Balloons with Helium".

Looking at the illustrated atlas; specifically, hunting for cactuses and armadillos.

A pile of siblings!

She knows what to do in here now! (And we might even need to adjust the height soon.)

Finally! Hooray! 10 days have passed; we can go back outside!

Basking in the sunlight, at long last.

Lucy's getting better at sitting upright in her chair unaided.

Oh my goodness! So much to look at! But, where's Wally?

Celebrating the end of our family quarantine.

The next morning, we hit the road and beeline to the park, where Arlo is showing off his favorite outfit.

Lotuses still there? Check.

Hey look, a snail going for a walk on a hedge.

Climbing into the dome on his own accord.

Lucy, enjoying the breeze and the outdoor air.

Arlo stumbled upon a huge toad (that looked like a poop).

Talking to the turtles (who were very disappointed that Arlo and K. Noi came without any food for them).

Getting really very up-close and personal with the friendly turtle.

Calling Puu and Yaa.

Everyone's enjoying the freedom.

Playing catch. We're improving!

Arlo still enjoys using the skate park as a slide. Very relaxing.

So tired from the outing, that she fell asleep mid finger-munch on the way home.

Gotta find the silver linings: taking advantage of my temporary immunity to go get a haircut!

You got a haircut, Mum? Can't tell!

Bon appetit, and see you next week... we're freeeee!