Change is Hard, and Life is Change

You know that feeling when you were used to something, then suddenly things change and you have to adapt to new circumstances? Before, you were all cozy and comfortable - or if not completely cozy, at least you understood how things worked and what to expect. Now, you're in unfamiliar territory and everything feels different and weird. Adapting to new situations is tricky and takes time.

In other words, when mom swaps out your snug little swaddle sack for a bigger "wearable blanket," the only logical response is to wake up several times a night squawking to express your displeasure in the changing circumstances.

Never mind that the swaddle sack was getting too small for you, and you were waking yourself up by busting out of the velcro a couple times a night anyway. It was what you were used to. You'd been sleeping in it for two months or so, which is nearly half your life. This newer, bigger sleeping apparatus is strange. You can kick your legs freely! With the optional swaddle feature, your arms are free to flail as well. Uncharted territory!

But my little darlings, this is among the first of many, many times you'll have to adjust to new circumstances. Before long, you know, you'll be eating solid food. You'll probably enjoy the different flavors and textures, but you won't like every food you try. Some days you might wish you could go back to just drinking milk rather than messing with all the coordination required to chew and swallow. If you only drink milk, though, eventually I think you'd fall off the growth curve - you must accept the change and adapt accordingly.

Really, isn't this what life is? Coping with change, adjusting to new situations, getting comfortable, and then changing again? Whether the changes are positive ones of our own choosing (new job, new house, new relationship) or maybe sad ones we never would have picked (lost job, breakup, death of a loved one), together they make up the sum of a life.

Oh boys, the changes you'll see! I hope we can teach you to be adaptable and enjoy new experiences as they come along. You see to be doing ok with the blankets now after a couple nights. Perhaps this bodes well for your future :)