Bangkok Week 873

March 20, 2025

This week packs a punch! First and foremost, Happy Birthday to our (not-so) Little Lucy, who turns 3 this week! 🎂🎈🎉. It was a fun day full of balloons and special activities (even thought all she wanted was her cake at home.) Big brother Arlo also turned 5 1/2. And we (at least, Mum and Lucy) enjoyed Crazy Hair Day and Sports Day at school. I think we all need a rest now!

Here we go, it's crazy hair time!

Investing some extra time before getting out the door this morning.

The finished product on Lucy.

And Arlo's finished hair.

It's also "Crazy Science Day".

Lots of takes on the crazy hair.

The boys.

We got one group shot. Better than none!

Then, it's across the street for Sports Day at the nursery.

I'm not sure how compatible crazy hair day and sports day are going to be.

Warming up to represent the white team.

Standing on the shapes as they're called out.

Obstacle course race (obstacles optional, according to Lucy).

Lucy's at home with the parachute.

Parents' turn: piggy back race with the kids...

... and then parents' turn without the kids at all!

Participation medals for everyone. (Remember this medal.)

Well, the clothesline didn't fare so well, but that was to be expected.

Go Buttercups!

Back at home, here is our leading papaya.

It's a chaotic day, but this boy also turns 5 1/2 today!

A brief night out to celebrate the weekend.

Posing with Arlo's favorite "Transformer" at the Pridi 31 intersection.

The avo is growing!

Mister Studious.

Helping Dad with some shopping, while Mum & Lucy are at swimming.

Child labor!

Everyone hide inside your homes!

Reading Lucy's favorite Elephant & Piggie story (about slop).

Swimming time for Arlo.

Meanwhile, Mum found a cute tiger with a bow and medal, roaming the kitchen.

Then, this tiger showed up at swimming to watch Arlo!

Territorial Arlo & Tiger.

The tiger has disappeared, but Arlo & Lucy are still really into movie night.

Fast asleep before Mum even left the room.

Someone is really into taking selfies now. (Hint: it's not Mum, despite what you may think.)

Puzzles and breakfast.

Look at this girl go!

This cool cat waits for no one.

Playing all the games, while Arlo is away at Piano.

Arlo enjoys coloring and drawing while he waits.

Like this elaborate image.

And time for a late-afternoon swim.

Cheers!

Watch out for two monkeys in the pool!

Miss Ice Pack here has found a cool new hat.

Up goes the avo!

Monday morning, everyone's happy to be back at school.

Copying her brother.

Helping clean the sand out of the pond floor.

Somersaulting by herself.

A zooming MuvMi tuk-tuk.

I think this picture speaks for itself. (Note the flying anglerfish.)

Crazy hair day may be over, but that doesn't mean the hair can't be crazy anymore!

Arlo's bringing two papaya plants to the nursery, where they will hopefully thrive in the sun.

Monkey alert!

First time Arlo's allowed inside the gym, and he's having a blast.

Evening biker gang.

Lucy's ideal morning after waking up: a game of memory and "Cattie".

Class cupcakes are ready for tomorrow!

Look at this hippo boss.

Practicing her modeling poses.

After-school climbing.

The papaya is almost as tall as Arlo!

Arlo's wrapping the birthday present he got for Lucy.

Made the tag, and ready to go!

Spying on the garbage truck from the hammock.

Literally watching time pass by.

Trying to take a photo of Lucy. Told her to "stand nicely for the camera".

Beware of this biker gang!

We're all set for the big day tomorrow!

And here's the birthday girl! Happy 3rd birthday, Lucy!

Arlo gives her his present first thing...

... and then she walks down the stairs all by herself "because I older now".

The balloons pass the test!

Happy birthday, Lucy!

Wasting no time opening some gifts, including this cute furry hippo from Granny & Grandpa...

... and what's this from Mum & Dad?

A new watch!

Putting it on right away.

And finally, opening her gift from Arlo. She loves it!

Mum and the (not so) babies!

Lucy loves her newest friends.

And Arlo loves his newest book - a consolation gift on Lucy's birthday.

New favorite book!

Focusing hard on her birthday milk.

Sneaking in a quick tree photo before school.

Walking with the confidence and outfit that only a 3-year-old can have.

Papayas are getting bigger!

And Lucy's classmates are ready for us.

Happy birthday, Lucy!

Lucy did a great job handing out cupcakes to all her friends.

Thank you for celebrating with us!

Bringing home a 3-year-old monkey for the first time.

Look at this girl, who appropriated her brother's watch too, so she can have one on each wrist.

And finally, the moment Lucy's been patiently waiting for all day: her "birthday".

Enjoy your "birthday", Lucy!

And icing on the metaphorical cake: swimming...

... and a bike ride!

And a music box. Hope you enjoyed your special day, Lucy!