Bangkok Week 741

September 8, 2022

The first round of viral infections this school year makes its way through the house this week, but thankfully everyone’s spirits stayed high.

It's Friday morning at school; the weekend is near.

Arlo's showing Mum how he enjoys playing in the sand.

In class, they made self-portraits out of playdoh. Let me repeat: self-portraits.

And here's Arlo's!

And packing one more cake before heading home for the weekend.

Oh my goodness! And what's waiting for us at home?! Two blooms on this cactus!

And happy Friday to you, too, says Lucy!

Lucky Mum gets to read the (very long) Lorax to Arlo before bed tonight.

What? Swimming on a Saturday? Yes, we have two make-up lessons to complete still.

Back at home, Lucy and Dad enjoy the morning. But Lucy's getting a little sassy with her tongue!

Brown Bear: it's a gripping read!

No one is happy about The Big Boy's tantrums these days.

Parallel play at its finest.

After much crying, Arlo was finally coaxed out of his room with promises of a new I Spy book... and being allowed to wear his glow-in-the-dark Christmas pajamas.

Meanwhile, someone's bouncing away.

If you're going to wear Christmas Pajamas during the day in the middle of September, embrace it!

Nice and breezy while scooting.

Special Saturday night pizza for dinner!

Sigh. Pizza.

Lucy loves watching Dad eat.

What? Now it's Sunday? Already!?

Back at swimming with m'Boy.

Taking her jumping very. seriously.

At Arlo's request... Mum is drawing the Lorax, eating watermelon. Because.

And Arlo is putting shoes on the ladybug that we drew together last year.

Putting the finishing touches on a mini-digger that Mum started earlier this year.

Boo! Sneak attack from behind by the stealth Lucy.

Aww. Arlo's helping Lucy practice her sitting.

Houston, we have a problem.

Well finally, they're seeing eye-to-eye.

Our urban skater.

Lucy, who's that in the helmet and mask?

Zoom zoom zoom he goes!

Out of an abundance of caution, Arlo stayed home on Monday, thanks to a runny nose.

So he let his artistic side out at home. (Instead of saving it all for school, that is.)

And oh-my-goodness! A new cactus flower!

Actually, Arlo will be the first to tell you that it's not a new flower. It's a new leaf!

A beautiful flatbed truck.

Looks like Lucy is really perfecting the thumb-suck!

Speaking of perfecting: Arlo's chopstick skills are improving for sure.

Craning her neck to see what her big brother is doing. He's her number one interest!

Arlo wanted to hold Lucy. So here we are.

Who's holding me, she's wondering?

Whoops. Well, that's one way to find out!

Another day, another attempt at solids for Lucy.

Well, the pumpkin really is delicious. We just need to figure out how to swallow it.

So there! Can I help you with anything else?

Showing her toy some attitude.

Oh no. Someone seems to have a case of Slap Cheek Syndrome. Is that what Arlo was sick with over the weekend?

Oh my! A pomelo the size of Arlo! K. Noi's husband brought it back from Prae.

Actually, there were two. And the first one is delish!

Attack of the tickle monster Lucy!

Breakfast in tandem; and Arlo's new seat position.

Miss Slap Cheek is getting better.

Arlo is practicing his puzzles (with a lot of help).

Starting his day with a zing! A very sour passion fruit from Trat.

And helping to peel a giant mango ... also sent from from Trat.

Hanging out with Dad.

But paying attention to Arlo.

Smiles!

Arlo had to get in on the horse action too.

Lucy, a lady of convenience. Where the mouth falls, she bites.

And we end this week with some sibling mat time. See you next week!