I think whoever came up with "Silence is golden" had at least one fussy child

Lately, Kiera has been driving me bananas at times. She has been very fussy, not taking long naps, fighting sleep almost every time I try putting her down, and not sleeping through the night all the time. The reason: 3 weeks ago she had 6 teeth and now she is getting her 11th tooth! 5 teeth in 3 weeks including 3 molars! Apparently it's not a comfortable process. I keep telling myself that it will be better when she is older, but I have been telling myself that for almost 13 months as Kiera has not been an easy baby. My pastor said something recently that has stuck with me: "If you aren't content now, you won't be in the future either." Paul says in Phil. 4:12 "...I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation..." and the key to that verse is the next verse: "I can do everything through Him (God) who gives me strength." I can't produce contentment from myself. I have tried and there is none to be had on those days when Kiera fusses and fusses and I'm exhausted. I need to go to God and allow Him to fill me up with His joy and abide in Him. That's so much easier said than done, but God has been teaching me and reminding me of that very often these days. I still wouldn't trade Kiera for anything. I know that "this too shall pass" (praise the Lord) and there will be different challenges in the future, but God is with me every step of the way. Silence may be golden for a little while, but having Kiera is way better!