Bangkok Week 766 — Mika's Photos

Welcome back! Here's Lucy, pretending to be interested in a book for Dad's benefit.

Reading on her own, at her own pace.

Ooh, this car has texture!

Wondering why all the books are about cars and trucks.

Speed-eating a pancake for breakfast. Woah Lucy, slow down!

Oh my! It's a special Friday today: *two* swimming lessons back-to-back!

Lucy's up first, and Arlo's here to watch.

Oh wait. Couldn't contain him for even a minute, and now Lucy's watching shocked as he runs a lap around the pool.

There he goes!

Arlo's back; let's compare feet and wait patiently.

Wow, 3 students in Lucy's class today -- that's big by this term's standards!

Lucy is enjoying her tummy kicks. Great chance to look around!

Meanwhile, Arlo's asked to borrow Dad's phone to take photos. Here's the result!

And another one: the framing is improving.

Cup conditioning! Lucy can do 5 counts now.

And swimming to Mum under water.

Lucy enjoys using the noodle.

Oh my. It's a double-header for Mum. Although this student looks much bigger than the previous ones.

Kicking with the dumbbell in front.

Lucy looks on in awe and shock at the confidence and defiance that she's witnessing at the same time.

Back at home, someone is happy that Arlo goes back to school next week. Aren't we all, Lucy?

Chef Arlo is diligenty helping to make lemonade out of the lemons. Well, you know.

Lucy and Dad looking on, curiously.

And mixing the dry ingredients together...

Voila! The next morning, we have 3 lovely loaves of chocolate chip banana bread. Good work, Arlo!

It's Saturday morning: Lucy is enjoying a lie-in.

Arlo is entertaining his sister with his shenanigans over breakfast.

Learning about turtles all by himself.

Lucy was kindly given a fun new ball from some friends, but it's equally entertaining to Arlo... maybe more so.

And Arlo can't believe his good fortune: P'Freddie gave him a remote control car!

Looking glamorous in her party dress... which is soon going to be a party shirt.

Lucy, when you show all your teeth like that, you look like a rabbit!

It's a meeting of the bicycles, as K. Wan heads home after a long day of work.

K. Wan indulging in Arlo's request to sit on her seat... while Lucy waits patiently by herself in the middle of the road.

Tasting the banana bread: it's her first time trying chocolate chips, and surprisingly, they didn't pass with flying colors.

Second swimming lesson in 3 days for Arlo.

The corn monster, enjoying a slice of cob before lunch time.

And lunch with Uncle Andrew, who's in town from Singapore.

Lucy got up there by herself; so it was a great opportunity for a photo.

Reading classic Snoopy with Uncle Andrew. Lucy didn't get it.

Arlo's read better books, too.

Practicing her selfie face.

And going for an evening stroll.

We spotted a hungry squirrel, noisily munching his dinner. (A flower? A cucumber?)

Oh, and bonus! A bright orange Mini from out-of-town.

Thanks to Lucy's sweaty head, all hair styles are possible.

Arlo can't believe his eyes.

Happy Monday!

Watching Arlo and Dad head off to school.

(Power) walking like a pro.

Here I am! And here's my nose!

It's still here! My nose is still here!

Woah! Stop the presses!

Waiting patiently for the bus to take him home from school.

Showing off his big lips.

Arlo's hair would do well as Asian Auntie hair.

Looking out the window together.

I hope you're always able to lean on your brother, Lucy!

This jumperoo is starting to get in the way, isn't it, Lucy?

Entertaining herself (and us) with her plate over lunch.

Peek-a-boo, Lucy!

Taking advantage of Arlo's not being home, and sitting on the road.

Wefie!

Nosie!

Big smile, Lucy!

At lunch the next day, Lucy meets lettuce for the first time. And the lettuce was met with frustration.

Yum! Taking his baking skills to a whole new level with sandy cupcakes.

A turban to match his shirt.

What's all this morning commotion?

That's not what is meant by tooth brush, Lucy!

Yay! Arlo's home from school!

To help Arlo power through his former nap time, Dad took him on an adventure across the city! First up: driving a jeep in Donki!

And then the Donki shuttle...

... to the BTS, with all its escalators!

And finally, waiting for a train.

And holy cow, here we are at a bookstore!

But we'll end this week with Lucy, practicing her nose-pointing. See you next week!