Bangkok Week 753 — Mika's Photos

Happy Friday! Lucy begins this week by spying on the neighbors.

And Arlo's excited to be wearing his Rolling Stones t-shirt from Grandpa for the first time.

Friday means swimming for Lucy!

It's a big class today -- and this isn't everyone. 8 kids in all!

Lucy would be happy to stand on the side of the pool for 30 minutes.

Meeting the fabulous color-changing penguin from Bonnie and Bob for the first time.

All smiles!

Arlo's doing his job "watching Lucy" while Mum and Dad have dinner. Thank you, Arlo!

Happy Weekend!

Lucy wanted a plate, and here's why.

Arlo's having a trial gymnastics lesson.

Up and over the hill.

Swinging from the bars.

And practicing some stretches.

Lucy is a curious onlooker.

Jumping his way to the top of the stairs.

And practicing his balance on the beam.

The highlight of the class for Arlo: summersaults!

Dad, can we go now? Lucy has been waiting patiently the whole hour.

If the summersaults were the highlight of gymnastics class, this red pickup truck in the parking lot was the highlight of the visit!

Back at home, Lucy is ready for some holiday action. "Let's get this show started, I've heard so much about it!" she says.

Trying on the new tree skirt for size. Thank you again, Grandpa and Granny!

Arlo wastes no time helping to unpack the tree branches.

Helping Mum assemble the base.

Making good progress: Dad's just putting on the finishing touch.

Inspecting the tree, making sure it's a good one this year.

Admiring his good work (and the new lights).

Now it's time for Arlo's favorite part: decorating the tree!

He's doing a good job this year, spacing the ornaments out a little more than last year!

Lucy's giving the tree a good inspection. (What's this tree doing in the living room?)

Admiring the finished product.

The banner's up, too!

In the spirit of Christmas, chewing on a red toy.

Lucy's excited!

And now, it's time to attempt a Christmas photo!

That's nice! Now, a little more natural.

Lucy's getting the stink-eye for reaching for the new-found raccoon.

That's nice! That'll do! 🎄

Lucy's new favorite trick: crawling underneath her jumperoo.

Does it look funny from under there, Lucy?

Arlo asked to have this photo taken, with his new favorite raccoon and 3 hearts.

Late afternoon walk around the block.

Lucy's not so sure about it...

Treating ourselves to delicious Saturday night pizza -- this time, with "pepperoni"!

A happy Sunday morning to you, from Lucy.

Mum forgot about the candy canes! Arlo is excited to add them to the tree (and to try one later).

After an early morning and a swimming lesson, we crash.

Meanwhile, Lucy's decided that Mr. Smiley is great for full-body tackles.

Uh oh! Arlo's trying a candy cane.

Mum would come to regret this a short while later.

A selfie by Arlo, as he narrates a video recording at the same time.

An afternoon trip to Donki. It's good to go for a walk sometimes!

Arlo and Dad pose with the nice autumn leaves. They're almost as colorful as in Muskoka last month.

Yikes! Arlo's driving the tuk-tuk! Hold on tight!

Monday morning -- uh oh, we're on our own. K. Noi is home isolating for at least 3 more days.

Arlo's trying to convince Mum and Dad that it's okay to have a candy cane for breakfast.

Posing nicely with Lucy?

Arlo's milk boxes are some of Lucy's favorite toys right now!

Inspecting this ice-skating reindeer up close.

Oh! Here we are under this Jumperoo again!

Help. Mum. I'm stuck.

Oh Dear. Dad can't feed Lucy fast enough!

Enjoying egg salad sandwiches for lunch.

Lucy, I think this is the first and last time you'll get to wear that t-shirt. It's a little tight in the tummy.

She's never without something in her mouth these days!

Tuesday morning, Lucy's come to meet Arlo in the morning.

Someone is intently working on peeling his own egg for breakfast.

From far off in the distance, the predator spies her target.

The pilot, casually waiving hello.

Someone's staying home from school today with a fever...

... which gives us a chance to take them both in for their 2nd COVID shot in the morning instead of the afternoon.

Checking out the cars beneath (see ours?) while waiting for Dad to register.

Waiting patiently for our turn!

Arlo insists, "One Vaccine, One Car!" Not sure where he heard that motto.

Arlo must be feeling better, because he's got plenty of energy to exercise.

Meanwhile, Lucy is perfecting standing up!

Wednesday. Another day with these clowns, Lucy thinks.

She's practicing her cup-and-balls magic trick.

It's fun to play up here on these mats!

Lounging around, waiting for her brother to come home from school.

Spending some time in her Jumperoo...

... and then under it, too.

Is this how it works?

Enjoying the strawberry Pocky that Yaa sent, and making a mouth much like the one on his t-shirt.

Lucy's disgruntled. They swapped in the small bed again!

Teaching herself how to type.

Just standing around.

Arlo's putting himself to good use, helping Dad prepare dinner.

What concentration!

Learning about shapes over dinner.

Oh goodness! Here we go! The countdown to Christmas is officially on, and Arlo's learning the joys of an advent calendar.

And what an advent calendar it is -- with Swiss chocolate!

Ooh! They're heading out of the gate swinging, with a giant Lindt ball!

Chocolate for breakfast: what a great habit to get into.

Lucy says, "And all I get for breakfast is this lousy yoghurt!"

Twins today!

Checking out all the stockings.

Happy to be in her airplane.

Standing around and saying, "see you next week!"