Happy May, MSMAC Moms!

I hope that everyone had a lovely Mother’s Day, and is enjoying the beginning of Spring. Certainly now, perhaps more than ever, we need this nicer weather and longer days. The past few months have been challenging for all of us physically, mentally, and emotionally. We have so much on our shoulders; work, childcare, even normal weekly errands have become more complicated and consuming of both our time and mental energy. It often seems that our own personal relationships are the first to be put on the back burner when we are stretched this thin. It’s hard to feel social after managing your kid’s 15th Zoom call of the week (especially when their grandparents are expecting meaningful conversation and all your kid wants to do is pretend to eat the camera- or is that just my kid?). I’ve been so grateful to have this group these past few months. To be able to log on and join Facebook conversations when I find a spare minute, to have your recommendations on things to keep my kid occupied, to see your faces at virtual game night; the women in this group have helped ground me during this time when it seems almost everything is upended.

As Adams County moves to the “yellow” phase of COVID-19 management, and the summer progresses, some of you may decide to start hosting and attending in-person events and meet-ups again. As we navigate the delicacies of social interaction in these times, I ask that you show each other patience, understanding, and respect. As an organization, MSMAC will ask that you, at a minimum, continue to follow the guidelines set by the state for social gatherings. If you do decide to host an event, please be up front about your expectations for attendees; whether it be requiring masks to be worn, limiting attendees, or other requests of guests, you are responsible for communicating your expectations. If you are attending an event, please respect the rules set by the host and realize that these rules are not up for debate; if you don’t agree with the guidelines set for a particular event, you are always welcome to host your own. As with any decision we make as parents, the extent and timing to which we choose to re-engage in-person will depend upon each family’s individual circumstances. As an organization, we do not take any particular stance or try to influence the decisions you make for your family; that is not the purpose of this group. We simply ask that you communicate your expectations of one another and respect the fact that other families may not make the same decisions as you. 

The Board will meet virtually on Thursday, June 4th at 8:30 P.M. for our annual budget meeting. We will be setting the budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year, and discussing revisions to the handbook and the Facebook group. Stay tuned for log-on information if you would like to join us for this meeting. If you cannot attend, but would like anything added to the agenda for consideration at this meeting, please email the board no later than June 2nd.

Sincerely, 

Amanda M.
President, Moms Supporting Moms of Adams County