Craig's New Bed

Last Tuesday, Craig went his parents to Ikea to shop for a new bed. Craig didn't care much about that though, he preferred playing with the plastic tubs that look suspiciously like the tub he has a bath in every night at home.


The bed arrived on Thursday afternoon in flat-packs.


Craig's Mum got busy with unpacking the bed as soon as Craig began his afternoon nap.


She followed the instructions carefully.


And soon had the frame together.


Craig's Dad laid the slats in place.


And then the mattress was put in.


But Craig didn't miss out on all the fun. He awoke and came to play while the covers were being put on the mattress and pillow.


Craig quickly found a weakness in his parent's plan. He began banging a hand on the window near the head of the bed.


So, the bed was moved to the other corner where he won't be able to hit the glass so easily. His bedtime story books were placed at the foot ready for story time.


Then Craig went for a ride with his Dad. Craig was pretty happy to get off the bike and play beside the bike-path.


He refused to sit on the rocking animal in the usual way. He wouldn't turn to face the camera either.


So, the camera had to go around to the other side.


Craig wasn't too happy about going on the ride and his Dad had some trouble getting him back on the bike. Bribing him with a biscuit was the only way to get Craig back in his seat. He then snacked on biscuit after biscuit while his Dad rode for at least 40 minutes. Craig didn't seem to mind, as long as Craig's Dad kept the biscuits coming.


Finally, they arrived back at a bridge near the entrance to the riverside park that is closest to home. The red brick building in the background to the left is the (evil) temple that had the fireworks that scared Craig so badly in the past.
http://craigalexandersworld.blogspot.com/2008/05/fireworks-are-very-scary.html

This is the view from Craig's seat on the bike back along the path that he and his Dad had just ridden along. The picture might not get it across but it was a very peaceful late-afternoon atmosphere.


Later that night, Craig was back at the local MRT station watching the trains. He likes that a lot more than riding on the bicycle.