The Questions Children Ask
So I am reading “The Unschooling Handbook” and “Teach Your Own”, and will share in more detail about this specifically some other time, but it prompted me to decide to take one week of no suggested or forced learning, to simply be the “facilitator” and helper of whatever Lil’ E naturally gets into or asks about. To prove to myself that he was learning and naturally interested in things, I’m keeping a journal of the stuff he gets into, and the questions he asks during the day (which is already helping me observe just how much a child WANTS to learn without ever being coaxed by an adult.)
The highlight so far?
“Mama, I need to tell you something.” [very serious, demanding my attention] “When I wake up, I eat food. But then, later, even though I ate food, I get hungry again. WHY IS THAT?!”
LOL
I can see an entire science lesson on the digestive system already…
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I just wanted to give you a bit of encouragement as far as OHP goes. They’re pretty understanding about unreliable income and doing whatever it takes to help you get covered during pregnancy. I found it helpful to call them and ask what they needed from me as far as proof of income. I was working as a personal trainer while I was pregnant with Caleb and my income varied drastically from month to month, and Seth was making weird amounts too. The form allows you to explain and write in your situation in some cases. We’re also waiting until I’m 28 weeks to turn it in so that I can get an open card too. I have no doubt that we’ll be covered though because Oregon does care about getting there babies well cared for! I’ll be praying that your situation works out, I know it would be a huge weight off your shoulders if this worked out for you!
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Lacy, thank you so much for encouraging me to look into it again. With a low estimate of my average income and the new amount Chris makes, the OregonHelps site said we might qualify! My biggest question, however, is whether or not they will consider me if I do have some coverage through Chris’ job? (Though his job is something we aren’t counting on being there a year from now). Do you know anything about that?
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