S.A.D.

All the holidays have come and gone. No more family to entertain us. Life is back to normal. Professionals say that now is when S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) sets in. According to Wikipedia, S.A.D. also known as winter depression or winter blues, is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or, less frequently, in the summer,[1] spring or autumn, repeatedly, year after year. In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), SAD is not a unique mood disorder, but is "a specifier of major depression".[2]
The US National Library of Medicine notes that "some people experience a serious mood change when the seasons change. They may sleep too much, have little energy, and crave sweets and starchy foods. They may also feel depressed. Though symptoms can be severe, they usually clear up."[3. I just thought I would share this little bit of info for all of you people that wonder why people hate winter so much.

On another note, I do not have S.A.D. Adam is going back to school on Monday. I didn't realize how much I like having him around. I guess that's kind of why I married him. We have had so much fun spending time with family over the holidays. I will have to upload some pictures and you'll see what real fun looks like. (I am too lazy to turn on the other computer and actually load the pictures). Going back to work after a vacation is always hard, but I made it through and the weekend begins tomorrow! As for now.... my brain has suddenly come to a complete halt and I have no more to say! I hope everyone is doing well. Even if I don't talk to you very often, know that I do visit your blog and love "catching" up. P.s. The children below are not my own, but some days I wish they were. Thanks Linds for letting me borrow their adorable faces for my readers viewing.

Almost the whole Higham Clan

My other Child

Abby and Maddie

Sweet Madison