San Antonio

So we are settling into our life in San Antonio, especially now that Daddy is here.  Leaving Houston was bittersweet especially in the middle of the school year.  I still miss my "babies" there...even with some of their issues, I know that it was just to protect themselves against the world.  So many of them had been brought up to be fighters that they have a hard time understanding that not everyone wants to fight you, some people just want to help you succeed.  And then when you show them that they fight the idea that they need someone to help them.  So you role into a vicious cycle and it is not until much later that you realized that the only reason they acted out against you was because it was safe...they could do and know that you still believed in them. 

I am at  "rural" school here in San Antonio...I use that term loosely because it is a school of 2,500 and we do get some urban kids.  So far it is great.  The kids have not been a problem at all---of course it may have to do with the fact that I have the Pre AP and Early College kids but I can see where there will need to be a lot of changes for next year...and you know how I cannot keep my mouth shut when something is not done efficiently.  But I have been trying to be on my best behavior.

In the beginning it was just me, Jack, and Isabelle.  Greg had to finish out his job in Houston till the end of January.  In that month, Jack became a little defiant...okay a LOT defiant.  Did it upset me?  YES...but it also made me happy to see that he could be his own person.  For so long I have worried that he would not stick up for himself, but that month he did.  Thank goodness Daddy came though.  It took about a week for Jack to go back to his happy self.  Isabelle is growing so much.  I cannot believe she will be two in less than 2 weeks!!!  She still has her strong personality but loves her baby cousin her---Arianna (as long as she is not taking her toys).

And I am so thankful to have my sister here (Sara).  She is such a good aunt and sitter for Jack and Isabelle.  I have no idea what we would have done without her.

As the weeks go on we will begin exploring our new city and we are so excited!!!  I cannot wait to find the best Mexican restaurant and the hidden treasures!!!