My precious baby girl, who is for the most part a happy, laughing, good-natured baby, suddenly will becoming a fighting, screaming mess at naps. Not everyday (thank goodness!) but at least a couple times a week. I don't know why, but I am guessing it has something to do with being 6 months old and not wanting to miss out on what is going on. I try to make it as easy as possible on her. Fed, clean diaper, noise maker, soft blanket etc...and even though I KNOW a nap is what is best for her and what she needs she fights it. It is truly amazing what babies will do to fight a nap. I'm talking pulling hair and ears, trying to stay sitting up, talking to herself, grabbing her feet...you get the idea. Then after all of that she finally falls into a peaceful sleep and wakes up her smiling, happy self.
Today while this was all going on and I was praying on what to do (because sometimes I am just so lost at this parenting thing all I can do is kneel down and pray) it hit me that this is exactly how God must feel with me. He KNOWS what is best for me but I don't always want to do it. I want it my way. I fight it with all I have. How frustrating it must be for God. How silly He must think I am for trying to go against all the good He has for me. Yet, just as I love my daughter no matter, He still loves me and wants what is best for me. He "knows the plans he has for me, plans to prosper me and not to harm me". I just need to stop fighting His will and succumb to His plan because ultimately He knows what is best.
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