Bangkok Week 811

January 11, 2024

We’re working hard to unpack and settle in as quickly as we can… because it’s back to work and school this week! But not before some fun on two wheels, and LOTS of swims!

Grandpa in the wild after his first night's sleep at the new house.

The unpacking continues: Lucy's closet is looking good.

Grandpa's project: assembling the IKEA kitchen.

One big benefit of the new house: we can get to swimming by bike!

Happy to be here!

And happy to enjoy a banana afterward.

The curtains are installed! This will be an upgrade tonight!

From the balconies in the guest room and Arlo's room, we have a great view of the Sansiri project.

Chris Chrysalis was looking good, but I think he might not have survived the move from Ekkamai. So close.

As seen from a safe distance: Granny and Grandpa trying their luck with Arlo and Lucy in the pool.

Looking through the butterflies that had slightly better luck than Chris.

Talking to Puu and Yaa for the first time from the new house.

The supervisors.

Ooh, Lucy's room looks so much better with the curtains!

And a new life for the bookshelf from Grandpa Zyggy.

Night night, Lucy. Sleep well in your newly darkened room!

Up early, and enjoying his own space.

What's going on here?

Lucy's trying awfully hard to claim the bottom bunk as her own.

Both are excited to see their new kitchen!

Isn't it nice to go for a morning bike ride?

And a morning swing.

Wow! Puffer fish!

Trying on the safety vest he'll be using to ride to and from school.

Piloting its use on the way to swimming.

Someone's learning to write... everywhere he can!

The playroom looks pretty nice now that K. Wan has helped clean it up!

Another attempt to stake a claim to the top bunk.

The pencil, in its final home.

Preparing his own breakfast.

Migrating to boxed milk.

And one last hurrah before going back to school / work tomorrow: a late-morning bike ride at Nong Bon.

Lucy's riding in style.

Up up up the tall bridge we go.

Impressively, Arlo made it up the whole way himself!

All bikes parked while the riders enjoy a break.

This swing is a bit trickier than others, eh Lucy?

Giant leaves on this plant! Big enough to hide behind.

There go the off-roaders!

Enjoying cool drinks afterward - thanks, Granny and Grandpa!

Doing our homework last-minute: preparing our Learning Journey entry for the holiday break.

And talking Grandpa through last year's Learning Journey.

Lucy, are you in there?

It's almost 5pm, but someone could've kept napping!

And the office is ready for tomorrow's return-to-work!

Granny accompanied Arlo on his first day back to school.

Moved the sun-loving plants down to the back yard.

Grandpa setting a record for number of laps in a single workout.

The roller blinds are installed, and they look great!

The sheer curtains are in now, too. Windows are set!

How did you get to Holey Mothership, Arlo?

Do you feel like you're being watched?

Late afternoon swim on a weekday? We can't get used to this!

The potato chip monkeys.

Someone didn't want to get out of bed!

Uh oh! Mum's doing the school drop-off today.

Oh my goodness! Two cactuses blooming on the same day? What are the odds? (Hint: low.)

Even Arlo can't believe it!

Another weekday swim? These kids are being spoiled!

Starting the day by peeking into her brother's bed.

Handyman Grandpa, hard at work.

Turning the page of his 2024 cat calendar diligently each morning.

Another morning, another peek into Arlo's bed!

Finally, the air is good enough for Grandpa to get a school tour.

Lucy's new rug has arrived - her room is taking shape.

And our cheapo Ikea blind for the bathroom - suits the need!

Spying on the athlete during his football training.

And planting basil seeds with Granny.

The guy -- our longest-standing family member, with us since Ari -- is being upgraded. He's going to love this new pot!

Round-and-round go the wheels on the bus -- Lucy's new favorite song!

Enjoying the new rug.

Look at Lucy in space!

Hiding from the toothbrush.

Good night, and see you next week!