Bangkok Week 770

March 30, 2023

It was a busy week, including a visit to the park for the first time in a long while. (The air’s been bad.) And then Mum jet-set off to Amsterdam (photos to follow separately) while everyone else enjoyed themselves at home.

What? It's Friday already!? Cute Lucy's lost track of time.

Lucky Lucy has Granny on the sidelines cheering her on at swimming today.

Where is Lucy? Here is Lucy!

Getting better with the noodle.

Tummy kicks are tough, because there are so many distractions!

Cup conditioning -- she never seems to enjoy it, but also never complains.

Lucy enjoys the mat. It's an opportunity to check out her peers up close.

Meanwhile at school, Arlo is enjoying the 3 Little Pigs' house.

Look at me! I'm sitting on a stool!

Visiting the park for the first time in a long time.

Look who spotted us within minutes of arriving!

Arlo's a big boy now: he can ride the swing by himself.

And Lucy is keen to explore. It's her first time back at the playground since she mastered walking!

Climbing around with the big kids now.

These spinning tic-tac-toe pieces were really interesting!

Arlo's trying to figure out if this head-bonking bar is good for anything.

Finding her footing on the playground.

Lucy really got a kick out of it!

Arlo's all over the place now, but stops for a second to drive the car.

Here comes Lucy, first time through the tunnel!

And over the bridge.

Wait for me, Arlo!

It's great to have a Big Brother to follow around!

And Big Brother is off to ride the jet ski.

Meanwhile, Lucy is retracing her steps.

After all that, she was unwilling to slide down the slide.

Trying one of the spring things. Boingy-boing.

Arlo has set up his construction site, and is digging away.

Lucy is trying her hardest not to eat the grass and leaves nearby. So tempting.

Say "picnic"!

Checking out the Sala at the pond's edge, at Arlo's request.

Giving Mr. Tired Legs a piggy back ride back to the car.

Wasting no time back at home: now driving a tuk-tuk.

Lucky Granny and Dad are passengers in this wild ride.

Lucy says, hey, where's my ride?

Some momentary sibling love.

It looks like sweet whispers, but I'm pretty sure Arlo was trying to put his nose in Lucy's eye.

Well, he certainly wins as Number One Entertainer around here!

Lucy and Spiderman.

Granny getting Scrabble help she never knew she needed.

Long day -- everyone's pooped!

Look at that cute Sunday outfit, Lucy!

Granny and the boys have just left for swimming -- so it's just us.

Granny should get a membership to this pool!

Arlo's enjoying his own private class again.

It's all about technique now.

And special fun for Water Safety week: how to safely tumble out of a boat!

Oh! Stopping for an post-swim treat at you-know-where.

Someone's looking a little tired.

Trying to climb over the foot stool to the forbidden lands.

I see you through that donut, Lucy!

Enjoying her tunnel!

Uh oh! Someone just stole Dad's glasses!

The durian are fragrant; the durian are ready to be opened!

Arlo is fascinated. In fact, he's been waiting for this moment all week!

Taking a bite of the fresh durian.

And Lucy's turn! (Mixed reviews.)

And Granny's turn, too. (Credit for trying.)

Late afternoon walk around the neighborhood.

Checking out the super car.

Monday morning. Wait, where's Mum gone?

Arlo's created a fun game for himself.

Playing with Granny.

Kisses for giraffe.

That's funny - kisses for giraffe!

Oh my! Lucky Lucy! Look at these two new pairs of pants that Granny bought you!

She can't believe her luck!

And very cute matching t-shirts from Muji. Thanks, Granny!

Trying a new bingo game with Granny.

And going to Donki to drive the tractor trailer that Arlo was eyeing last time.

This time though, Arlo is steering all by himself.

Drive safely, Arlo!

Pretty sure Arlo's going to be at the top of this tree, soon.

Oh sorry, I mean Chrysanthemum.

Uh oh! Emergency doctor's visit to check out some gnarly bug bites.

The good news, however, is that they've finally brought back the play equipment in the waiting room!

Back at school, Arlo has enlisted his friend Mika on his construction project.

And a long overdue playdate with Arlo's friend, Lamar.

Hamming it up together.

Check out the blooming cactus!

Practicing his penmanship with the new erasable markers. Fun!