Bangkok Week 764

February 16, 2023

It was another busy week, the highlight of which was an extravagant birthday party for one of Arlo’s classmates. Lucy celebrated her first Valentine’s Day; and Arlo is only one month away from being 3 1/2 years old.

Hello, and a happy Friday morning from the balcony!

Woah! Am I *in* my toybox?

May as well make myself comfortable!

Arlo's eating a whole apple; can Lucy do it too? (Answer: no, not at all. The poor apple was rolled around on the floor a lot though.)

Entertaining his sister.

Forehead bump! (Same profile?)

Waiting patiently for her swimming class to begin.

Excited to be here.

Practice your kick-kick-kicks, Lucy!

Lucy doesn't mind having water poured onto her head, as long as she can hold 3 cups at the same time.

Underwater swimming for Lucy!

This mat is a great excuse to stare at other people up-close!

Jump in the water, Lucy!

Oh my. Looks like someone got in a fight with white rice.

Kisses from Arlo.

Starting the weekend with the exercise ball. Tap tap!

Waiting patinetly for a bus.

Serve me! I'm waiting for my breakfast!

Arlo and Dad went to the new house to play in the playground there.

Swinging on the bench...

... and sliding down the slide.

Hmm. There doesn't seem to be much shade at this time of day.

Arlo and his excavation company are having a good time.

And getting in a scoot.

Enjoying a lie on the couch in his new room, before heading back.

These days, the jumperoo is used for its parts.

Lucy, I think you're standing in the middle of the road. Beep beep!

Playing together?

Hmm! What are Dad and Arlo looking at?

Surprise! It's a Lucy in the tunnel.

Her first time crawling through the tunnel. Good job, Lucy!

Hey, this is fun!

Lucy the doll.

Oh wait, she moves on her own!

Someone's happy.

Lucy borrowed a piece of Arlo's marble run to take with her on the walk.

The commentator-on-wheels.

Trying broccoli for the first time. Mixed reviews.

Starting Sunday with an assessment of the house's roof.

Conclusion: you cannot see the point or the slope!

Lucy's dressed in her Sunday best because we have a party coming up.

But first: a nap!

At his classmate Daniel's birthday party. We arrived just in time for an outer-space activity.

Arlo preferred to play at the playground outside.

And here is where we discovered that Lucy loves corn-on-the-cob.

Nom-nom-nom. Corn is delish! Where have you guys been hiding it this whole time?

More corn, please!

Following his brother up the swing set.

Climbing up all by herself.

And she summits the mountain. Good job, Lucy!

Call in the spotter. There's a huge falling hazard up there.

Putting all her stair practice to use.

Learning how to play tic-tac-toe.

Arlo charges up, too.

Climbing this rope apparatus, and realizing at the top that he doesn't like it at all.

TIme for a swim!

Splashing around with many of his classmates.

Uh oh, Lucy. Looks like you got splashed by the big kids, too.

Enjoying himself!

Then Lucy stopped by the face paint booth...

... while Arlo and his friends enjoyed the darkest, deadliest cupcake icing ever thought up. (It was outer-space-themed!)

Eating his cupcake as daintily as possible.

This was pretty darn good, compared to peers. (He never even got to the cake part!)

Piñata time! Arlo's a piñata pro now.

Although it was a bit of a fight for the candies.

He was thrilled with his one lolipop.

On our way out, we happened upon a beautiful red offroader. And what a discussion piece it was!

And back at home, Lucy's learning her ABCs with help from Arlo and her toothbrush.

Arlo enjoys reading by himself now.

Monday! The start of the last week of school before the mid-term break.

Teaching herself more about the alphabet.

Lucy's zipping around now.

A special visitor outside the office.

It's safari week at school. Arlo helped to hang these bananas.

Entertaining herself with laps around the living room while Arlo and P'Noi play outside.

Eating and walking.

Watch out, Arlo! She'll be riding your bike soon.

Enjoying watching what's going on outside.

Practicing his penmanship.

Coloring in a circle.

Evening piano time. (Or is it taxi time?)

Heavy hand, incoming!

Playing together over breakfast. Happy Valentine's Day, you pair.

Dressed for the occasion.

Lucy, is it diaper time already?

Smiles!

And reading with Dad. (Well, at least Dad is trying.)

Lucy's enjoying her new favorite food for lunch.

YUMMY YUMMY CORN!

Bye bye, Lucy! Mum and Dad are off to Arlo's parent-teacher meeting. See you soon!

They've turned one of the empty plots of land on the way to school into a parking lot.

Riding home after the meeting. Hi!

There they go!

Just like in Japan.

Not only is it Valentine's Day, but Arlo turns 3 years and 5 months old today. Measure up, buddy!

Trying to take some Valentine's Day photos.

Arlo can always make Lucy laugh.

But can we get them both to look at the camera?

Uh oh! The rains are back!

Arlo's going to kayak to school.

That's right, Lucy! That's exactly what kind of day it is!

Looking out the window really hard.

Lucy the dog, enjoying the tennis ball that Bella never took to.

A lady on a mission!

So many eggs, this is the only way to manage.

We know how to tempt Lucy!

Get that egg, Lucy. And while you're at it, knock those cups!

Trying on his poncho: for next time it rains like this and he has to go to school!

Lucy, does Arlo's wind breaker fit you yet? Makes a pretty good poncho.

More corn for dinner? Lucy can't believe it.

Somehow, these two have very similar-looking outfits on today.

Enjoying freshly-baked bread from our neighbor, P'Noo, for lunch. Deeee-lish!

And a big smile.

And claps of appreciation!

The welcome party is patiently waiting.

Where did Arlo go, Lucy?

Oh, there he is! Lying on the steps and "reading his newspaper."

We end this long week with the neighborhood watch, diligently doing their job. See you soon!