Bangkok Week 781 — Mika's Photos

It's a full-on pile-on to start the week!

Mister Cheery, enjoying the last morning of his lush long hair.

House update: most of the downstairs has been opened up now (except that last wall enclosing the bathroom.

And the hallway wall on the 3rd floor has been taken down now, too.

Lucy can't believe it's already time again for another swimming class.

Practicing her tummy kicks...

... and kicks under the tunnel.

Uh oh! Where did Lucy go?! She can swim underwater for 5 counts now!

Getting ready to jump in with the big boys!

We won "Cloud" in the art auction! (Lucy is excited.)

Fourth time's a charm! Arlo finally got the trim he attempted 3 other days this week, at the barber shop in the train. Looking handsome, Arlo!

And enjoying the post-haircut tradition of a lolipop.

Hmm. There used to be a tent here. What happened?

Friday post-dinner walk around the Moo Baan, to kick off the weekend.

Arlo's learned a new "trick": one-handed cycling.

Arlo tries the great Indian dessert Gulab Jamun for the first time: a story in 3 parts.

Happy weekend! Let the fun begin!

(Here comes Arlo, never one to be left out of social events.)

We're at Rot Fai park, to do some cycling and meet P'Rohan and Quinn, whom we haven't seen since Arlo's birthday.

Since we were last here, they've added a nice dedicated dog area

A white knuckle ride for Lucy!

Arlo is enjoying himself on this neat path, but needs to learn to stay left!

Through the shade of many trees...

... and along a canal.

Hello back there!

And Lucy, too.

Stopping in Cycle City, where Arlo and Dad are patiently waiting for the light to turn green.

Riding around the Golden Mount...

... and Victory Monument.

Lucy's a little bit overwhelmed by it all.

But Arlo's enjoying himself!

Family shot!

Stopping to stretch out legs; photo op for Dad and Lucy.

Look, a tree to climb!

Quinn has the same idea.

Checking out a bustling ant nest together.

This koala was quite pleased to find a nice tree to hang out in.

Careful up there, Arlo! You're very high!

Koala in his element.

Ooh, look over there!

More climbing, with P'Rohan.

Biking around the entrance to Cycle City.

And riding around with Quinn.

Meanwhile, Lucy found some friends of her own.

How come this boy won't let you play with his basket ball, Lucy?

Two monkeys!

And heading home after a long morning. Big Boy Arlo cycled for over 6km! Who can make it back without falling asleep?

Back at home, we have a little school girl who can't wait to start her studies.

Which way to the classroom?

Hang on a sec, am I buckled down?

More house updates: the ceilings are removed over the "playroom" on the 2nd floor...

... and that wall with the large mirror has been completely removed from the 3rd floor bedroom.

All the bathroom fixtures have been removed, like the bathtub...

... and the sink.

No trip to the new house with Arlo is complete without a visit to the playground.

Arlo's confident enough, and coordinated enough, to climb the rope ladder now.

The older monkey.

And the younger monkey, enjoying the current house. No playground here, though!

Watching K. Wan water the flowers is more entertaining than Netflix!

Munching an entire egg for breakfast -- because why not?

Scaling the mountain all by herself.

Peek-a-boo!

The elusive Lucy in the wild: you never know where she'll pop up next.

In the tunnel!

Swimming time for our dolphin.

And a competitive bubble-popping session. Rackets only, no hands!

Arlo chases a big one. More points for size!

Lucy goes for an overhand shot.

Now Arlo's using the tongue technique.

Snap snap!

Playing trucks in the kitchen!? Who's idea was this?

And swimming time for Lucy. Seems we have a never-ending stream of make-up lessons.

Late afternoon walk around the block.

Strutting her stuff.

Two koalas perched on top of a tree.

Good job sharing the tree!

Koala kisses!

Here's a picture of two monkeys up to no good, if I've ever seen one!

Getting ready for bed.

I know that's a comfortable place to sleep, Lucy, which is why I can't let you sleep there!

Checking on his citrus plants. This pomelo is getting pretty tall!

Lucy is getting comfortable climbing the later, thanks to her great role model.

Hanging out in Arlo's bedroom; she's like a magnet, and zooms right onto his bed every time.

Nibbling on Arlo's racoon. Shh, don't tell him!

Lucy's learned to drink from Mum's water glass -- and there's no stopping her.

Playing with a self-selected toy from the kitchen.

Another construction update: all the ceilings have been removed, exposing the wiring, plumbing, and concrete slab floors.

No ceilings on the 2nd floor anymore.

Plumbing in the ceiling of the 3rd floor, from the bathrooms on the 4th floor.

3rd floor, taken from the back of the room.

The number of Koalas at school are multiplying!

Lucy's new favorite place to sit at the table.

Our big boy turns 3 years and 9 months old today!

Lucy feels on top of the world!

Finishing the last of her Egg Yolk Boros from Muji.

Where did they go!?

Does Arlo's nose make any sound, Lucy?

Her new favorite thing: Vics! It's a tossup which is better: the rub itself, or the container.

Big morning smiles!

Starting to learn how to ride the scooter.

You can never be too young!

Bedtime with friends.

Someone has moved into the big bed at night! (No place left for you to sleep now, Granny, but right next to him!)