Bangkok Week 896

August 28, 2025

Arlo’s got a full week of school under his belt now, and Lucy is settling into the “Big School”. And we head back to everyone’s favorite Swedish store & restaurant to look for our latest furniture addition.

Welcome back! It's house shirt Friday again.

And today, Lucy is up early enough to visit Arlo's school (for the first time).

So off by bike we go!

Lots of new sights -- and so many big kids -- for Lucy to take in.

But she wasn't shy on the playground at all, despite being one of the smallest kids there.

She saw several familiar faces too, including some long-lost friends from swimming school.

Waiting to be met by his classroom teacher.

Stomping in "muddy puddles" back home, before turning around for Annabel's again.

Bouncing with her new bestie.

Queueing up to climb the tree after school.

Enjoying snacks on his favorite rock before heading home.

The orchid that we bought with Auntie Jas & Uncle Josh on the canal tour is blooming again!

Reading the chapter book that Arlo checked out from the library earlier this week.

Swim time for Lucy. She will move up to Four Strokes next term (hurrah!)

Zooming home.

Finishing lunch; they know we have an activity planned for the afternoon.

Assembling the teepees that arrived. They're an attempt at instilling a calm down corner in their rooms.

Where are we headed?

It involves the train.

Surprise! We found (and joined) a parade of pandas.

Figured it out yet?

Our favorite store and restaurant!

Some pre-shopping energy for everyone.

We're here to check out sofabeds.

This one's a winner, and perfect for our space.

Lucy approves.

She's made herself at home.

Dinner break (Arlo's been asking for the *real* chicken nuggets...)

... and a quick stop to catch some zzz's.

Home in time for a late movie night.

Playing camping with his new teepee on Sunday morning.

Off to a make-up lesson, while Mum & Arlo go to piano.

Our new recycling setup is complete!

Concentrating hard on "genius square".

Lucy, are you on the table?

Looking good in the hairband, Arlo!

Mr. Combover...

... and Little Miss Combover.

A cucumber smile.

Monday morning, wasting no time going back to the library.

While Lucy now has ages to kill before it's time for Annabel's drop-off.

Reading club is back!

Hugs for Lucy from her besties, as they part ways for class.

Someone doesn't want to go home.

Impromptu playdate at Clementine's house.

Lucy, is that you under there?

Excitement for all: the new sofa bed has arrived!

Good work, Arlo and Dad!

Parking his bike the next morning...

... and plopping down 3 steps into the library.

Today, he checked out a book all about Lego creations, and is reading it while waiting for his teacher to show up.

Meanwhile, Lucy declares victory.

Working on her arm strength. She's making progress every day!

Morning library with Dad today...

... while Lucy takes breakfast matters into her own hands and ends up with a bit of a mess on the floor.

A few puzzles before school.

Working on her side shuffle.

Two besties, just hanging out.

And the reading club.

These rolling monkeys don't want to go home in the afternoons!

P'Noi comes in for the first time, to see how pick-up works.

Lucy's practicing her badminton skills.

Ice cream under the island.

Hanging out before the bell rings with Vishaan, another Annabel's friend who's one year above.

Practicing her monkey bars at home...

... and at school.

What a day!

Enjoying snacks and heading home. See you next time!