Bangkok Week 762

February 2, 2023

What a busy week! We celebrate Dad’s 4Nth birthday, have a full morning out at the park, and Arlo and Lucy get their 3rd COVID vaccine, and are now fully vaccinated. Phew!

This cute sleepyhead can't believe it's Friday already.

Meanwhile, Lucy is seizing the day.

Modeling the walrus outfit that she inherited from her brother.

And feeling pretty spiffy about it!

My, Lucy, that's a lot of yoghurt you've eaten!

Reading a book to herself.

At pick-up, Arlo points out the butterfly in the Discovery Center at school.

And showing off how he can climb trees now.

Arlo's classmate Dylan gave him this Chinese lantern to celebrate the new year...

...ah, that's better.

A pile of babies!

I'll take it, even if they're not so keen.

A whole cracker! Lucy's old enough to manage the entire cracker now!

Happy Saturday! Someone's sprucing herself up for the weekend.

Boys? Boys! I'd like to help with the wash too!

Today's not any old Saturday... it's Dad's birthday! Arlo insisted on putting candles in the special breakfast croissants.

Everyone standing way back while Dad lights his own candles.

Observing cautiously.

Arlo is excited. The reason he wanted to give Dad birthday candles was so that he could blow them out himself!

And out they go, in one big blow! (Or two...)

And watching the smoke dissipate.

Enjoying the birthday croissants together.

Lucy's first taste of croissant. She's undecided.

But she is excited to be at the park!

Watching the boys ride the see-saw...

... and then another see-saw.

And it's time to try her hands at the jungle gym.

This is fun! I get why people like the playground, she thinks.

Practicing her squats.

And this slide is a great place to stand, too.

Lucy really likes riding these spring things.

Aspiring to be like her big brother all the way up there!

Bird-watching.

This is a nice vantage point. But I'm not sliding down that red thing, crazy lady.

Not even if you help me!

Enjoying a picnic...

... while Arlo excavates the day away.

Someone is very content with his trucks, and the dirt.

Entertaining herself, and keeping Mum busy by grabbing every leaf and blade of grass within reach.

Attempting to contain this puppy!

Lest we leave without a bike-riding session, Arlo gets a few rounds in on his new bike.

Someone's enjoying watching her brother go!

Who gave this monkey chocolate? In pencil shape!?

Someone was on track for a 4-hour nap, after skipping her morning nap while at the park.

Now that everyone's awake again after an exciting morning at the park, it's time to celebrate Dad's birthday... for real this time.

Again with the flames? Lucy's not sure what to think!

And here he comes, ready to blow out someone else's birthday fun.

Inspecting how the wax has melted.

Happy 4Nth birthday, Dad!

Bonus that these candles come with cake.

Yum yum!

Lucy's first taste of chocolate cake. She approves!

And Arlo's helping Dad open his birthday present.

They are canvas prints to match the ones already hanging in the bedroom.

Admiring the photos.

Pizza dinner for Dad's birthday!

Hello, Sunday! Bring it on!

Who are those two people in the phone? They look familiar!

Yes, I think I've seen them before.

Having fun doing loops around the living room.

Giant hair hug for big brother Arlo!

While Arlo is at swimming, Mum and Lucy go for a walk.

This is going to be one of the last cool winter days this year.

Meanwhile, someone still insists on using the changing tables!

Looking cute and enjoying her bottle lid.

Uh oh, Lucy. Is that where your bloomers go?

Well, that looks a little better.

My, Lucy. What a flattering angle.

Someone has discovered how to climb the stairs!

This pretty much sums it up: one clapping maniacally and one picking his nose.

It's Monday morning: let's start the week off right...

... by fighting over who gets to do the ironing.

Oh my! They did WHAT?

Toddling along with confidence.

Taxi. Taxi!!

Right here, please! One taxi!

The finished product...

... and two more.

Showing off how he is "sun bathing" at pick-up time.

And another sun bathing pose.

Special treat! Dad made popsicles!

Learning how to eat it.

Helping Mum with her work. A great helper, really.

Bedtime pose with my lady.

Then Arlo came to crash the photo.

What's going on here?

Whoops, Lucy! Eye on the prize!

And then there were two.

Someone asked to be all bundled up by blankets. Lucy's wondering what's going on.

The next morning, Lucy stops dead in her tracks. "You're wearing *THAT* to school, Arlo?"

Lucy still can't believe her eyes.

Arlo! *You* are wearing pajamas!

*This* one! He's wearing pajamas!

Well, she's satisfied that she tried her best to warn him.

Looking super cute and innocent with Dad.

And doing more laps around the living room.

Looking cute.

Lucy can't believe these people. They let *him* wear *that* to school?

Well, Arlo's owning it!

A recipe for disaster right here.

And scooping up eggshells from the road with his backhoe loader.

Get dressed, or spy on the neighbors? Priorities, Mum!

That's a funny face, Lucy.

Arlo does love climbing this tree!

They wanted a picnic dinner?

They got a picnic dinner!

Hold on tight, Lucy.

She loves to tuck herself into this little corner.

Drinking cold milk out of a glass for a change.

Bam! Who's this who came up to see what's going on in the office?

Hello, smiley. You're too good at climbing stairs now.

What a flattering squash face.

These days, the tastiest food is the food we feed ourselves. So, meals are messy!

Oh boy! This cactus is ready to bloom any day now.

Lucy picked up Arlo at school again today...

... because they had their third and final COVID vaccines booked in for the afternoon.

Waiting patiently for our turn.

And giving the cars in the gift shop a good one-over. This is the highlight of coming to the hospital.

Back at home, someone's feeling pretty good to be fully vaccinated.

Struttin' her stuff.

Good night, and see you next week!