I want to thank everyone for their outpouring of support for the whole ADD situation. I spoke with our family therapist who specializes in adoptive families. After her expert opinion and the knowledge of our own child we are doing what we believe is right. We are NOT having her tested. In fact I think what she is suffering from is occasional boredom in the classroom! She is currently interested in Egyptian history. I got her a few books from the library and wouldn't you know it? She will sit down with those books, totally entranced, not moving a muscle for OVER AN HOUR! Even I can't do that! This child does not have ADD, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
Sunder has been with us for 6 months! Unbelievable. She is starting to put 2 words together and try to make conversation, which is super cute. 6 months was a landmark for her because she has now been with us longer than she was with her foster family. So I think by now she really knows we are her family forever. She still doesn't do well with kids her age. I think she feels threatened by them still after her months in the orphanage and needing to defend herself. She acts out, hits and says "NOOOO!!" to any kid her size within a 20 foot radius.
I am anxious to share with you some of Sunder's adoption movie which I finished last month. But my computer is currently undergoing an upgrade so I'm not quite able to get it posted here. But stay tuned!
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Hi Torrie - I'm so glad you're figuring out the best things for Riley. Egyptian history is cool!! :-)
Congrats on the milestone with Sunder. It sounds like things are really coming together for your family, and it's so great to hear about Sunder's growth as a happy toddler.
Stick to what you know to be right for your girls - you know them best!
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