Thanks everyone for your responses!
We have pretty much removed the sandbags now. The only time we were holding her back (just a little) was right when my older daughter was struggling with reading. Once it clicked with her, she was okay that her sister was reading too, and I don't think she realizes that her sister is a better reader. I think the older one has discovered that she has a few things that she does better than my younger one too, so that makes her feel better.
We need to start hitting the library. I bet those books that you all suggested would be much appreciated over the summer when there is more time. As it stands now, we have an activity pretty much every night, plus have to get the instrument practicing in... When does it ever end???
This is I'm sure a long shot, but does anyone's child have MAJOR clothing sensitivity? My younger daughter has always been a little more sensitive to her clothing (tags had to be cut out, socks and shoes were always a problem, no jeans or any itchy fabrics, etc.) but in the last 6-9 months her problems have really escalated. We are to the point where she has NOTHING she will consistently wear. She complains that nothing fits her and blames it on the clothes, but things that were her favorite last week she will outright refuse to ever wear again this week. We are buying new stuff out the wazoo, and we have major problems every morning. The latest thing is that she can't find a single pair of sandals or flip flops or a single bathing suit for the summer. She has tried on (no kidding) at least 40 bathing suits, and she has missed out on swimming once already. She is so upset by it, but more angry about all of the stupid clothes that don't fit. She is very sad too and cries that she won't be able to swim this year (one of her favorite things to do).
I took her to the pediatrician Wednesday and they referred us to a counselor. Does anyone have any experience with this? I'm losing my mind!
