LIFE in SPAIN: FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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[@kazapthegreat5306]

I’ve just found your channel. My family, with two young kids emigrated to Spain many years ago. Hang in there, it gets better. I remember being so stressed out by all the paperwork and ‘things you have to do’ but you get to the end eventually. Our kids couldn’t speak one word of Spanish when we threw them into a local school, it’s scary! But in about a month’s time, your boys will be gabbling away to their new friends with no problems. Try to relax, and remember the best part of Spanish culture is putting everything off til mañana. Good luck with everything and believe me, you have done a wonderful thing for your kids.

[@tenilleadams3903]

Well done Ale on being so vocal aobout your mental health , Thank you for a great Vlog , It is wonderful to see you and your family settling in ... thanks for sharing

[@robinc6746]

Awe, Ale you are so brave to make this move and I am so happy you understand what your kids are going through you know their struggle will have great rewards! Keep being wonderfully you!

[@JuanSebastián-g9o]

Te recomiendo que si puedes hacerte una siesta despues de comer porque el cerebro te pide descanso aunque no lo sepas los medicos lo recomiendan si descansas 20 -30 o una hora maximo despues estas como nueva y con energia Saludos.😴😎

[@taysialefaber]

It’s a huge culture shock. I studied abroad in Sevilla and it’s so different even if you are a Spanish speaker! How cool that your kids get to experience this though. You guys are awesome!

[@jackiewalz2113]

I am really enjoying your vlog about living in Spain. Your family is lucky to be able to learn a new culture.

[@vernelllevingston1800]

It will take a little adjusting for the school change, and you as a parent. Adjusting to the differences in Spain from the states Take One Day at a Time. It will be okay.

[@roxydiaz1]

Aw I felt your emotions when you dropped the kids off at school The sacrifice you made for your new life will be worthy in the end I wish you and your family all The best in your new chapter in life in Espana

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you!

[@gnomeway2]

I'm glad you're taking time to take care of yourself, it's SO important as a mom to do this, because we usually take care of everyone else first. Love this vlog series, as I'm in the process of obtaining our dual Spanish citizenship and seeing what you're doing helps me a lot!

[@brilliantbutblue]

Haven't got time to watch just now, but I wanted to say l wish the boys a happy year ahead at their new school in Spain. Hope you and Jorge are thriving Ale. 😊

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you so much!!

[@sixtysecondvlog]

Hi Ale, I send you love and hugs. Glad you are getting settled in with Spanish life and the boys are adapting too.

[@comienmoffat2551]

How old are your boys? We immigrated from Cape Town South Africa to Edinburgh in Scotland 5 years ago. Wow, watching your videos brought back all my memories of packing/selling up our entire life, visa stresses and so much more. I aged over that time lol. But, today we are so settled and can call Scotland home. My son was 7 when we moved 😀

[@FrancescaWilson-yp2nj]

So lovely to see you all settling in to your new life in Spain , love your vlogs ❤️❤️❤️

[@robertamcmunn3642]

No offense meant Ale, but being the Mom of 3 is a full time job and then being a flight attendant and then having weight loss surgery and then moving countries. You would need super powers. I hope you take time for yourself but I do not know where you would fit it in. I think you are great and love your vlogs. You will settle in time and never doubt yourself. I have never seen such progress in such a short time.

[@mallorygraf8574]

Wow! Kudos to you for taking care of your mental health!

[@ncarnaiz]

Enhorabuena Ale. Puedo entender tu frustración y cansancio. Aunque en líneas generales las cosas funcionan bien en España, es cierto que ciertos comienzos pueden ser muy complicados (te lo dice uno que es español) 😂

[@missVmilne]

Go girl - through all the challenges you can be your authentic selves which is a wonderful thing. Wishing you patience, strength and above all LOVE - it conquers all : - )

[@Tsukshiro]

The younger kids will be fine and pick up the language easily, I think Alex is beyond the plasticity phase for this to be an easy transition. He is going to need more help than the littles and I have no doubt you guys will provide him with all the extra help he will needs.

[@roliboom]

I felt your anxiety! You are such a loving mom and your boys are so lucky to have you and your hubby, What a lot they will get to experience and learn. Wishing them a great school yea! Un abrazo muy fuerte para ti! 🤗

[@laurenschenck5355]

So excited for ur kids starting school how amazing everything will be okay ale and ur boys are growing up and amazing 💛🎃🖤🎃🍃🍁🍁🍁💛🎃🖤🤎🤎🍃❤️👻🍁🍃🎃🖤🤎✈️✈️✈️✈️✈️🖤🤎🍁🍁🍁🍂🍂🍂🍁❤️💛💛🍃🍃👻👻🍃🍃🎃🎃🖤🖤✈️

[@SarahLouG]

Can I just say thank you for speaking up about your mental health as a fellow suffer, sometimes it hard not feel alone, also I hope the boys are settling into school ok? ❤❤

[@ck4426]

You are so brave and inspiring, and I really appreciate you sharing your new life. Thank you!!!

[@starrynight8557]

Ale, girl. You do not to freak out about rain! It is good for your soul. Relax where you can!

[@WonderfullyAle]

I didn’t freak out lol. I lived in Florida, I’m used to rain. I was just stating that it’s been raining a lot.

[@Davehearne43]

Safe travels ❤

[@noradedios7639]

I’m glad you’re taking care of your health. Happy your boys started school. 😊

[@pattianderson5072]

Your videos are so much more interesting in my opinion since you moved. I love seeing people riding the bus, the Spanish restaurants, and the transition. I normally travel overseas at least once a year but have been home this year. So anything overseas is of interest to me! I really like how you explain the differences in the education system, culture, doctor appointments, just everything.

[@1200kevin1]

Excellent video. It takes time to adjust and adapt to your surroundings. I want to wish your boys a happy new year in school. I am glad to hear that you are taking care of your mental health. I too have mental health issues that I have to deal on a daily basis.

[@Twogirlsabroad]

Wow!! I’m so glad everything is going well for your family!!! What an experience for you all. I believe that you will be very happy there and the kids will love it. I’m sure there will be challenges but I have faith that you’ll overcome it all!!!! Great video!!!!!! Hang in there you’re doing an amazing job with this move!!! Just believe in yourself and your abilities to make it work!!!!!

[@laurenschenck5355]

Thank you so much for sharing about ur mental health and hope you are feeling better and doing well 🍁🎃🍃🖤🎃🍁💛👻💛🤎❤️✈️🍁🍃🖤🖤🍃🎃🍃🖤🖤🍃🍁🎃💛💛👻👻🍂❤️❤️✈️✈️🍁🎃🍃🖤🖤🍁✈️👻👻👻👻❤️✈️🍁🍃🖤🖤🖤🎃🍂💛👻👻👻🍂🤎🤎🤎🍂💛👻🖤🖤🖤🍃🍁✈️🍁🍁🍃💛🤎🤎

[@lawrenceakini4981]

Thanks for sharing the blog. You are an amazing parent. Have an amazing week. Cheers.

[@adancias]

You inspired me to become a better version of myself, sharing your journey help me navigate my own. Thank you!

[@WonderfullyAle]

You can do it!

[@lynneyb2469]

I love when you vlog!!!! 🎉❤🎉

[@laurenschenck5355]

Amazing vlog and so proud of you and happy you have adjusted well in Spain 🍃🍁🖤🤎🤎🖤🍁🖤👻👻✈️🍂🍃🍃✈️🍂❤️🍃👻🍁🖤🖤🤎👻🍃🍃🍃💛💛🎃🎃✈️🍂🍂❤️🍃🍃🍃👻👻💛💛💛💛💛✈️💛❤️🍁🖤🎃🍂🍃🍃🍂🍂🍂✈️✈️

[@billymcnutt116]

👋 Hola, Ale. Thank you for sharing your time with us. Take care!

[@invizigirl99]

What a win!

[@daniellecaldwell1122]

I retain water too in the morning usually goes away within 5 - 10 minutes . I love your videos ❤❤ I love how you're open about your mental health ! Much love❤❤😊

[@WonderfullyAle]

Good to know I’m not alone!

[@alissonaparicio8984]

Hey Ale! I moved from the US to Spain during highschool, and it was extremely challenging. Needed a lot of tutoring. The level of education in Europe is extremely high. Hopefully, because they are still young, the transition will be smoother. Good luck with everything!

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you so much!

[@jeanneschmitt-pierce690]

You got this 🙏🏻😘

[@trudimclaren4301]

I always puff up overnight, too, Ale - thank you for the morning eyepatch tip - going to try that! I am really finding your vlogs so helpful as I'm (hopefully!) moving to Quebec next year and trying to learn French (I think I'm at the stage where I need to be speaking it regularly to improve, but that's going to have to wait until I'm there - hard to find French speakers in NZ, lol!). The process is going to be a bit different for me, as I'm getting married to my partner of 6 years and moving over there on a Commonwealth 6mth visitors visa, then applying for residency - so I won't have confirmation I can stay for a long time, but we'rehiring a lawyer. I can't imagine how tough it must be moving with such young children - you're an amazing woman! ❤

[@stud88100]

Great vlog, Ale.

[@karolrust2300]

Hang in there Mama, you are doing a wonderful job!! I learned Spanish before I traveled to Spain and I'm so glad I did!! You and your family have had a lot to adjust to and I applaud you for staying on top of your mental health.😊 I shopped at Primark three days in a row when in Madrid!!😄 Take care!! 🙏

[@angiegreen7225]

Love that you do your daily reading and devotional. What bible do you use for this?

[@katef4392]

Hi! Thank you for blogging about your life in Spain. How are you adjusting to public transportation versus having a car?

[@jacquelinehenseleit6007]

Great vlog❤

[@shirleymclean5895]

Very exciting -

[@minimalist2036]

I get puffy in the face if I eat inflammatory foods like sugar, processed foods, gluten. If you’re eating those foods (and a lot of people do, no shame) you’ll retain a lot of water. It’s a personal choice. My body feels better when I cut back on those foods. God bless you Ale and your sweet family 🤍🙏

[@carmendemiguel7056]

Kids are awesome and learn any language when properly exposed, like sponges 😊 of course you are nervous but they will do just fine for sure. Also luckily Valenciano is very similar to Spanish, not a completely different language like Euskera would be, so it will be ok, I am sure❤ You are doing great and have the right attitude with watching out for your mental health. Any change like moving to another country is challenging and needs time and energy to adjust.

[@rashenahooper3317]

What percent of their day is in Valenciano vs Espanol? We plan to move to Valencia next year and I have been searching the government/school site that shows the language splits for each school. From what I saw, the further outside of Valencia city, the higher the percentage of Valenciano in the public (not concertado) schools. Not worried about the Spanish, but super nervous about the Valenciano part.

[@jamiekillian4965]

Thanks for letting me know how you got your education. I do believe all people deserve an education ❤

[@odyDgonz]

Ale, you are almost at 100k 😱

[@scottphillips5377]

Nice video. Crossing my fingers that the boys do good in school.

[@CarlosRodriguez-ox3bg]

Great to see your daily life in Spain. I love the country, especially the north having walked the Camino de Santiago three times. I live in Orlando by UCF. Saw your video that you recently left here. Hoping to head over to Spain in a couple of years. I have about 18 months left and can retire. NLV will be the way we go. Are you in Madrid or Alicante?

[@lisaflores2016]

It's great that you all are adapting in a new environment! Does your husband work there ? Are you going to apply for a job at the Airlines and that country? 😊

[@WonderfullyAle]

it's not in my plans to work for a Spanish airline

[@Fairbanks84]

It sounds like school starts a month later than in the States? Just as a fyi, drinking a lot of water at night can impact falling asleep. Love your vids!

[@WonderfullyAle]

Yes! It starts in September

[@Roque-Cachamuiña-gs1wd]

Bureaucracy in continental Europe follows the French model of the state, it is a very guaranteed model, subject to procedures and therefore very rigid. It has its advantages and disadvantages. In my experience, compared to the British system, which I only know a little, the main advantage of our bureaucratic system is that from the first time you enter an Administration office, the official already clearly indicates the procedure to follow, necessary documentation, and deadlines for resolution and this is where the main problem lies, that in addition to being quite long deadlines, the Administration itself can break them and to demand compliance you have to start a new procedure to demand compliance with the deadlines of the previous one..., on the contrary, in the British system, I imagine that the American one is also like this, the "madness" is that when you arrive at an Administration office, the official who assists you does not know the procedure to follow and sends you to a higher level and so on until you find someone who knows the procedure and can resolve it if necessary. Spanish lower and middle-ranking officials are generally more qualified than their Anglo-Saxon counterparts, while at the top levels Spanish officials are less motivated and have less decision-making capacity than their Spanish counterparts. A British senior official can make an executive decision after receiving a request or a file, whereas a Spanish senior official will only do so after having received a report from the competent advisory department.

[@susantimko4811]

What are the actual school hours? Are the schools close in your neighborhood? Sending good vibes to you.

[@WonderfullyAle]

Thank you!

[@lorrimiller835]

Leo is a little cutie!

[@dianemayberry1291]

So happy that you are enjoying Spain! How are the kids liking it there?

[@WonderfullyAle]

So far they like it!! They’re getting more comfortable. They have their day, but little by little it’s going to be home

[@ElizabethLewney]

How does the work visa go with you working for an American company?

[@juliewilliams4068]

❤️❤️✈️

[@leaveitluna]

I would be nervous too with them having to learn in 3 languages ❤

[@cmills53]

So all 3 sons are bilingual - if not the transition I’m sure is a little stressful!! Is George working? When do you start flying again?😊

[@thecalmwayhome8483]

They don’t feed the babies? What kind of school is that? lol 🌸

[@WonderfullyAle]

they send them home to have lunch with the parents, I also mentioned you have the option for them to have lunch, not sure if you missed that part.

[@DLM440]

Where are you from originally?

[@WonderfullyAle]

El Salvador. 🇸🇻

[@candacepost2137]

Do the kids speak spanish?

[@WonderfullyAle]

Yes. Enough to get by

[@dennisventham4488]

Are you planning on getting your own car shortly rather than taking the bus?

[@WonderfullyAle]

Not sure! It’s not a priority right now. It’s so walkable where we live.

[@donnabaardsen5372]

​​@@WonderfullyAle Americans are always shocked that in Europe, you don't really need a car. I lived in Norway for years, and it's true there as well. Public transportation is excellent, unlike here in the U.S.

[@jensenrodriguez2260]

❤️🫵💋🫵☝️#1👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@gricelandrade4187]

Si vives en España deberías hablar Español además tu eres Salvadoreña eso es incontables que tu te creas América

[@WonderfullyAle]

Y quien te a dicho que no hablo español? Y si soy nacida en El Salvador, pero me crecí en EEUU. Y si soy americana, centro América queda en las Americas.

[@ivi122]

Spain looks boring. Idk. My home is US and I can’t see myself ever moving

[@WonderfullyAle]

That’s great! Don’t do it if you don’t want to.

[@ivi122]

@@WonderfullyAle lol don’t take it personal. Just remember the grass isn’t always greener on the other side

[@abbycat000]

This comment says that you have never left your bubble. You’ve never gotten out. So ignorant.

[@ivi122]

@@abbycat000 why bec I said it looks boring? It does

[@abbycat000]

@@ivi122 Clearly and OBVIOUSLY you’ve never been.

[@lw4423]

you look a bit too old to go to school

[@WonderfullyAle]

Ummm did you watch the video?

[@lw4423]

@@WonderfullyAle no. but good luck with your studies anyway