Last night was the first Back-to-School night and I noted that change is everywhere. Not only have I made some personal and professional changes lately, but my kids are also in a constant state of change. Yet, I am not a lover of change. Who ever thought up the mantra “change is good?”
Honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever liked change. I seriously don’t like that people say we need to change our breakfast choices and have protein in the morning. I don’t want to change from my whole wheat carbs (waffles) in the morning – yet I feel a bit guilty eating them every day. I don’t like that my kids have changed and they now think my talking to strangers in public is “inappropriate.” Pleeease, are these the same kids that used to walk up to total strangers and ask them for money to buy candy bars – (ok, maybe my kids were a bit bold!)? I certainly don’t like that I now have to get up in the middle of the night to use the bathroom … yes, my younger friends, that changes from getting up to help your kids to the bathroom to helping yourself to the bathroom. But, let me tell you what I really don’t like that’s changed — I don’t like that when I get on the elliptical at the club I now have to press the up arrow for age rather than the down arrow. So instead I simply pick a different age each time I go as long as the age allows me to push the down arrow. Hey, sue me.
So, I’m just not ready to fill in the blank with “good.”‘ Maybe I can fill it in with “necessary.” Change is necessary for me to continue the self-exploration I so desperately need (no comments please) for this new and exciting time of my life. Change is necessary for us to meet new people and experience new situations (that really is a totally awesome part, right). And, most certainly, change is necessary for my kids so they continue to become more independent, get good grades at school, go to college and get a good job so they can support me in my old(er) age. So, ok … maybe change is good!
Have a consistent/non-changing day!
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