Bangkok Week 843 — Mika's Photos

Arlo turns 4 years and 11 months; Lucy turns 2 years and 5 months; and both of them go (back) to school! It was an emotional start to a new chapter for Lucy, but she’s settling into school commendably. And Arlo is taking to K2 and his new teacher like a pro! Here’s to a good year ahead!

Arlo turned 4 years and 11 months while we were in Taipei. So here's a slightly-belated tree photo.

His sister wanted to bring bear along for the photo shoot, too.

Happy to be home, and itching to paint.

Exercising her monkey genes.

Assessing the avocado's growth while we were away. (Pretty impressive!)

Mother's Day also took place while we were away. And what a lovely surprise -- Sunday morning Krispy Kreme upon return.

Lucy still has a few make-up swim lessons to work through.

Improving her solo back float.

Comparing a real loonie with a chocolate loonie.

Bathtub bath!

Lucy is ready for her first day at school (with Mum & Dad). She's asked to wear her "rainbow shirt" and "rainbow pants".

Two hedgehogs having pre-school breakfast in their golf carts.

Waiting patiently.

The beautiful new nursery is ready to welcome students.

Arlo's spotted a butterfly!

Lucy's exploring all over her new school.

These rings moved from the old nursery campus.

Meeting one of the nannies, who's helping Lucy make a magic wand.

And the pioneers are exploring the toys in Lucy's classroom.

Decorating rocks.

And having her face painted.

The bubbly fish tank in the dark room.

Then we went to visit Arlo's new classroom, on the older side of the road.

Lucy's admiring her face paint in the mirror.

Playing with the toys in Arlo's class.

Wow! Scissors on Day 1!? School is great!

Cupcake cheers.

Back at the nursery, Arlo is digging around in the new sand pit.

Arlo and his buddy, Nemo, are playing in the little kids' sand pit and admiring the floor beneath.

First (full) day of school photo for Lucy...

... and for Arlo!

And now it's the first *real* day of school.

First day of school photo!

Here we go, Lucy!

Have fun, Lucy!

It was a good, but emotional, first day away from home for Lucy. And she also turned 2 years and 5 months old!

Dad ordered a new memory foam topper for the mattress, which Lucy really likes!

This duck slide has been revived, and it's providing renewed breakfast entertainment.

Lucy has quickly become a member of the swing club, at Arlo's school.

Working in the guest room, while Mum & Dad work in the office.

Arlo drew a great illustration of the avocado seedling at school today!

Late evening water fight.

Lucy's face says it all.

Another morning meeting of the swing club.

Arlo spotted a tiny snail.

Lucy's favorite part of school might be the snacks on the way home.

A beautiful cactus bloom.

Late evening swing with milk.

And we end this week with a very whacky hairdo! See you soon!