The Weekly - July 14, 2020

I am officially back from vacation and attempting to frantically get back into the groove of life. Between the massive amounts of laundry and having a flare up of colitis (too much great vacation food), I am really finding it difficult to get caught up. Also the executive order to wear a mask at all times has really made me quite grouchy. Not the actual act of wearing a mask, but I feel that inevitably the fall is not going to be back to normal. I felt like I had set the goalpost at the fall looking forward to playdates, mom groups, and a normal routine which seems to be slipping away.

Finding contentment in my present situation is proving to be very challenging. I am an introvert, but even I am missing my community. More-so I am missing my routine and my schedule. Creating a schedule based solely at home for some reason does not offer the same satisfaction to me as being out and active in the community with my kids. 

Are you feeling the same way? What has helped to bring you out of the discontentment spin cycle? 

Hopefully, the great fun that we have for your family this week can help bring you out of a rut if you are feeling like me. This week we are so excited to bring you tons of great ideas themed all around camping! So pull out the tent and camp in your living room or backyard, watch the Parent Trap on Disney+, or explore an amazing park in Ann Arbor.   

Hugs,

Nicole

Weekly resources to Find Your Family Fun®:

• Check out our *new* Summer Reading Programs Guide!
• Stay Active with your family with these great ideas!
• Refreshing and new ways to enjoy Watermelon!

More and More Events are Happening:

• Be sure to keep an eye on our calendar as we update it with the latest local virtual events and in-person events with modifications.
• Camp in your Backyard with ideas from Ann Arbor Parks and Rec!

Hosting a local event? Submit your event here!

Have an idea for an article? Email nicolebarragato@macaronikid.com

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