ELeVan ~ Honaker Farm Journal

[elevan]

He'll be getting an IQ test as part of the stuff he's going through with the mental health board. It's one of the first things that they mentioned as well.

When you look at how far advanced other countries are in their schooling of children compared to us, I have to think that it's in part because the parents choose to take a backseat to the education here in the US. It's frustrating every time a school puts a levy on the ballot to try to get funding around here and then they fail because the school fails to educate their families. Thankfully this district always passes ballot measures for our schools as our school does a good good of communicating with parents as a whole. There are just certain teachers who I feel would be better suited in different positions or different grade levels. I don't think B's teacher is an effective Kindergarten teacher...she was always a first grade teacher until this year. I'm going to push to make sure that B gets put into the teacher's class that I want him in next year since he's staying in Kindergarten. I wouldn't be surprised though if he catches up and skips ahead shortly after a new year starts.

 

[ThreeBoysChicks]

Wanted to tell you, I ordered that thermostat, it came in two days. I installed in my homemade bator and it is working like a charm. Thanks!

 

[elevan]

Wanted to tell you, I ordered that thermostat, it came in two days. I installed in my homemade bator and it is working like a charm. Thanks!

Awesome! I was quite pleased that it came quickly for me too. And it's still maintaining temp like a dream! I'm really pleased with it.

 

[elevan]

Wonderful weather that we are having today here in Ohio! 70* and sunny...though it's not very March like weather.

B is working on his afternoon workbooks. Once again his teacher has sent home one assignment that will take only a few minutes to do. I really have come to the conclusion that he's acting out in the afternoon because he's bored. I know I would get antsy if I had to sit in class and basically do nothing.

Lilly and Goldie are still huge and leaving me to guess when I'll see their kids.

Chickens are all enjoying the sunshine and loving all the worms that they are finding in the field. Guineas are being a bit of a pain as I've had to chase them out of the front yard several times today. They are not supposed to be there and were out harassing one of the dogs.

Morgan mare is being a royal pain as she attempts to bite any other animal that comes near the hay bale sitting in the field. Those horses tick me off to no end. She's well over 20 years old and will probably live another 20 just to spite me!

Just got a couple of egg orders...8 dozen eggs total.

 

[redtailgal]

It's gorgeous here too! I've got all the windows open and I can hear the birds singing. It would be a beautiful day to work on my potting shed, but I suddenly became nauseated about half an hour ago. grrrr, stupid tummy.

 

[autumnprairie]

It is beautiful here too. I ended up being chauffeur to the VA today when I just want to work in the yard. I should be home in an hour to inspect my new baby chicks

 

[elevan]

Wow. I just had an interesting conversation with K that I'm not sure that I can even put how I feel into words. That boy is such a mix of everything that sets the world on it's ear. I love him dearly and I can only hope that he never experiences prejudice in this cruel world.

 

[autumnprairie]

 

[elevan]

Thanks for the hugs.

Children have such an innate understanding of life and their innocence allows them to see the world without prejudice. Through K, I have learned so much about life and understanding. I can only hope that he maintains his innocence and always sees the world without prejudice.

I'm going to share this because I feel it's important for all. It's important because this little boy is part of our future. This little boy is leading the way to acceptance of those who are different.

Imagine a child who has no idea who his biological father is...knows that his biological mother is not truly a mother and came to that conclusion on his own. He selected us as his parents and asked permission to call us Mom and Dad when he was 4. This same boy has always had a fascination with all things lovely and all pretty colors. Color is just color to him and he loves pinks and purples alongside reds and blues and greens. Music and dance are passions of his. This boy told his teachers that he is in fact a girl. And now he is having conversations with a higher being that are 100% plausible and make perfect sense...no childish mumbo jumbo. He is way beyond his 7 years in life experience.

I'm really blessed to have this child in my life. I'm confused at times as to why I am the one chosen to help him grow into someone who isn't bound by our societal restrictions. All I know for certain is that I love this little boy with everything that I am and that as much as I want to protect him from the world, I know that my job is to help him be exactly who he is...whoever that may be.

 

[elevan]

Anyone want to do my chores tomorrow for me? I need to clean the chicken coop...not a fun chore.