October. The time of the year when the leaves start to fall. Orange. Red. Brown leaves surround the roads. Chill winds hit your cheeks, at first it feels like a bitter slap, but then you are reminded that you are alive and feel the change of seasons. Well, that's what most think of when they think of October. Here in San Benito, Texas, fall means that the weather changes from 100 degrees to 89 degrees. It means we no longer have to sleep with the fan on high, but can go down to low. It means the sun rises at 7.15, instead of 6.56. It means the mosquitos are blood thirsty, and the sugar cane fields are being plowed. It means that we have been in school for two months now. It feels like it's been years.
The kids have gotten more comfortable and now don't hold back on behavior problems. Dumb. They also seem to be learning some, which I wasn't sure was happening beforehand. I really have been blessed with a great school, great kids, great administration, and great coworkers. I'm learning a lot, probably more than the kids...don't tell anyone.
We have gotten in a routine that consists of oc nights and grading days. We are trying to get away from the grading days, but we haven't learned how to do that yet. I have to actually learn how to be a real teacher now, since Annelisa left Texas to live her real life in California. I'm getting used to it, but we sure do miss her. She made sure we would miss her, but making me a pillow out of one of her favorite dresses. Writing us lovely letters, and buying Sarah some awesome Tejano earrings. Our house is a constant reminder of her love and work. We would have a pretty ugly house without her. Tanks momma. We miss you.
Last Friday was our first Friday that we didn't go to the island. Sarah a had a school dance, and I was a little bit sick. I really wanted to go and dance with high schoolers, but my body wasn't going to let me. Bummer. The last couple of time we went to the island, it's actually been a little chilly. Crazy. But the water is still warm, we'll see how much longer that lasts. Not that it'll stop us from going into the Gulf.
Que mas? Pues, let's talk about the most recent additions to our family. We got ourselves of couple of kittens. Tejano and Chachi. Our friend's cat had kittens, and we got ourselves some kittens. we also finally got ourselves some chickens! We got them at la pulga de San Juan. We were told that they already lay eggs, but we haven't gotten anything yet. We think we may have to invest in a rooster. But who wants two roosters in one house? We were told that our other option would be feed with hormones in it. And who wants more hormones? Not us. But we really would like some eggs from Summer and Marissa.
The goats are still a large part of our lives. Even a bigger part now since they broke a hole through the fence. They now enjoy jumping on the pool table at five am and yell at Sarah. They also like playing with the wood in front of my window. I blame them for breaking my bike chain, but they refuse to own up to it.
Hmm... That's Texas in a bubble for the past five weeks. Come again next month to see if I've actually written a new note about life. That one is going to include Austin with Holly and Mya! As well as a planned spontaneous trip to LA slash Indio! Waaaahoooooo!
Peace and love.
