Looking back I think I looked at what I would now consider to be little things - the activities, the actions, the tasks. I do think from our own experience - the span of time focused on one activity really was something I just didn't see in other kids. And the depth to which activities or imaginary play ran. It wasn't just digging in the dirt - it was digging into the earth's crust and avoiding the molten lava and gasses that would melt her shovel, etc.
The trouble with the "is my kid gifted" lists is they can read a little like horoscopes. Keep following her lead! It sounds like you know how to have HUGE fun!!!
