Advantageous Characteristics of ADD

Too many times people look at only the negative aspects of ADD. According to Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey M.D. ADD is not a disorder but a trait, a way of being in the world. When it impairs lives, then i6 becomes a disorder.

So for today I would like to list some of the advantages of ADD.

• Many creative talents, usually underdeveloped until the diagnosis is made
• Original, out-of-the-box thinking
• Tendency toward an unusual way of looking at life, a zany sense of humor, an unpredictable approach to anything and everything
• Remarkable persistence and resilience, if not stubbornness
• Warm-hearted and generous
• Highly intuitive style

Taken from Delivered from Distraction
Getting the Most out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder
by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J. Ratey M.D.

A Day in Pocatello

Most of the family went to Pocatello to watch Hailey clog in a competition. I just failed to get a photo of Sadie, who was sitting down at the other end of the row. Hailey did a great job. She certainly has the energy for this type of dance.

Lily and Sophia's Special Day

Today we celebrated Lily's "5" birthday. She shares her birthday with her little cousin Sophia Hill, who is "1", and also with pi day.
She got to go to breakfast with her daddy and then spent most of the day with her cousins watching Hailey clog. Sophia was in Boise with her dad and sisters, so this photo is when she was only 9 months. Lily is our eighth grandchild and Sophia is our eleventh.

Just Hangin' Around

Danial and Daris are hanging their father's moose, Bullwinkle. We waited 18 months for Bullwinkle to get groomed and come to stay. I had a difficult time eating the meat, it tasted like burnt hide to me, and the first evening he was at our home, I discovered I could possibly be allergic to him. My eyes watered and my throat began to itch.

I've Been Tagged...

This photo was titled angels and shepherds. Truly, what angels they all are. There is no better way to celebrates Christ's birth than with little innocent children. They are full of Christ-like love. We can learn much from these beautiful spirits. when ever I am feeling down and troubled, being around small children that show unconditional love always brings me back up and helps me to realize what is important in life. They give their love freely to all and are quick to forgive. Thank goodness. Can you imagine what this world would be like if they acted like the rest of us? May we all be as humble as a little child, and as teachable. Have a wonderful day!