Bangkok Week 759 January 12, 2023 Oh no! We’re down to the last few days of the holiday break, and Granny and Grandpa’s last week in Bangkok. View fullsize We begin this last holiday Friday with a boat ride from Captain Arlo. View fullsize But Captain Arlo has a very curious passenger today. Dare I say, a backseat driver! View fullsize The boat has reached its destination: and now it's time to dust the shelves. View fullsize Arlo has learned very well from K. Wan, who won't have to dust this specific spot tomorrow, because it's been done very thoroughly today! View fullsize Next up: a long-awaited transplant operation. View fullsize This magical cactus has almost a dozen babies in need of transplant that have started to grow their own roots. View fullsize The proud gardener pointing at the fruit of his labor. View fullsize Next, working hard on the entry for his learning journey. View fullsize Coloring in the circles... View fullsize ... and writing a letter to Teacher Kamila. View fullsize "What's Teacher Kamila going to say if I color the page all black?" View fullsize And if that's not all, it's now time for Lucy's first swimming lesson of the year. Grandpa's hear to watch (and take photos!). View fullsize It's almost a private lesson today. View fullsize Warming up by kicking the ball through the water. View fullsize Lucy loves the mat; it's a great chance to look at all the other kids up close. View fullsize And practicing her back float; she's naturally buoyant. View fullsize First swim of 2023 was a success! View fullsize Back at home, Puu and Yaa sent a huge box of fruit and snacks from Trat. Lucy loves the box! View fullsize Cactus update, since I know you've been curious! View fullsize Sibling hug (framed to look like a Lucy tackle). View fullsize "Arlo, I love your full head of hair!" View fullsize The face of love. View fullsize Just looking out the window together. View fullsize Lucy's perfected her duck face. View fullsize Granny and Grandpa try tamarind for the first time. View fullsize Lucy's trying some tamarind, too. View fullsize It's actually pretty good! View fullsize Finally getting a chance to have the anniversary dinner we'd planned at Alexander's back on March 20th. View fullsize This meal's dedicated to Lucy! View fullsize On Saturday morning, Arlo found a bee hanging out on the swimming towel. View fullsize Really? The weekend already? No P'Noi? You gotta be kidding me. View fullsize Rolling into the weekend with a plate of big, juicy grapes. View fullsize Action shot, if ever there was one. View fullsize Granny's trying to sell this airplane as a great alternative to all of the attractive little cars that Arlo plays with. View fullsize Oh no! It's time to put away the Christmas tree! Arlo's helping with the new silver ornaments. View fullsize And Grandpa's strategizing the approach to boxing up every single branch. View fullsize After that's done, though, Arlo's thrilled to have unobstructed access to his roads back. View fullsize And somehow, Lucy finds herself with unobstructed access to this giant digger! Woah! View fullsize Arlo's helping Grandpa complete his daily sudokus. View fullsize And then it's time for another go on the ice skates! View fullsize Grandpa crouched down for a photo; so Arlo did, too! View fullsize The rink was busier today, but not too busy. View fullsize Taking a break in the penalty box, and scraping snow off his blades. View fullsize Everybody ready? View fullsize Arlo actually did much better this time. He took fewer breaks, and skated by himself (from Grandpa to Mum) more often than not! View fullsize And no visit to the rink is complete without a performance by the ice resurfacing machine. View fullsize Back at home, Lucy entertained Granny and Dad... View fullsize ... including a short walk around the neighborhood. View fullsize Lucy loves this strange, noisy toy! View fullsize Wow! Look at these amazing, shiny, round things floating through the air! View fullsize Hug for big brother! View fullsize Happy Sunday morning! Lucy looks ready for church. View fullsize Arlo showing off his unnatural knees. View fullsize What a tasty yogurt cup. View fullsize I SAID, WHAT A TASTY YOGURT CUP!!! View fullsize The boys go to Sunday swimming... View fullsize ... and then we all go for lunch at Mother May I, where Christmas is still in the air. View fullsize Arlo did a very thorough tour of the garden. View fullsize The little fish are still aplenty, as are the "lotuses". View fullsize And the turtles still look healthy. View fullsize Sitting patiently at the table, Lucy did an impressive job entertaining herself with the crockery and cutlery. View fullsize Bon appetit! View fullsize The boys. Arlo had a great time sharpening pencils, but I dare not say he did much coloring. View fullsize The ladies, holding down the fort. View fullsize Back at home, Lucy minds her own business and sorts through her toys. View fullsize Not this helicopter! View fullsize The face of frustration? Can't find what she wants? View fullsize Don't blink! This cactus flower bloomed from nothing in the matter of minutes... View fullsize ... and will be gone again before you know it! View fullsize And enjoying the last evening of the holiday at our favorite place: the farm. View fullsize Arlo knows what to ask for when he goes with Grandpa! View fullsize A contented group, everyone with ice cream in their mouths. View fullsize When neon blue is not enough for you. What have you got in your cup, Grandpa? View fullsize Vanilla! Delicious vanilla! I think Lucy ate more of the ice cream than Grandpa did! View fullsize Someone's enjoying his blue. View fullsize Yum! View fullsize What Lucy doesn't get in ice cream, she instead gets in hugs. View fullsize Hooray! It's back to school for Arlo today. Good bye, Arlo, have fun! View fullsize Now what? The two ladies sit in silence and wonder what's next. View fullsize Arlo had special guests to pick him up after his first day back. View fullsize Tickles from Granny. View fullsize Looking cute in her dress from the north. View fullsize Lucy! What happened to Granny!? View fullsize Looks like she's getting ready to dash. View fullsize Taking stock of *all* her toys. And thinking intently about this one. View fullsize Good knee balancing, Lucy! View fullsize Wait a sec, thinks Lucy. Something's not quite right here. View fullsize Arlo's taken to handing Lucy pieces of cracker during dinner. View fullsize That's funny, isn't it! View fullsize Tonight we enjoy a delicious Japanese meal, courtesy of Granny. View fullsize Looks like the two new paddles have outgrown their parent. View fullsize A beautiful Wednesday morning, with some interesting cloud patterns. View fullsize A computer? Let's all check it out! View fullsize Lucy asks for a taste of Granny's lime over breakfast. View fullsize What!? You eat this, Granny? View fullsize Arlo's admiring one of the little while flowers that fell from the bush outside of school. View fullsize Someone's on neighborhood watch. View fullsize Stretch those arms, Lucy! View fullsize Arlo's new favorite pastime: watching speedskating. View fullsize And reading Chrysanthemum with Grandpa. View fullsize His new favorite hairstyle: inspired by Chrysanthemum. View fullsize Oh no! Say it ain't so! It's time to take good-bye photos already? View fullsize Granny and her grandkids. View fullsize I love you, big brother Arlo! View fullsize At least Arlo's getting a kick out of this futile effort. View fullsize And now, everyone together: peace! View fullsize Got it, everyone looking! Bye for this visit! View fullsize And off they go, to battle the crowds at security and immigration. View fullsize Later that day, over lunch, Lucy remembers... Granny told me I could eat these limes. View fullsize Ahh! Reminds me of Granny! View fullsize Here's Chrysanthemum, resting before nap. View fullsize And we end this week with another puzzler: Lucy, what's wrong with this photo?
