I was invited to a baby shower recently. A baby shower during a pandemic is difficult to plan. Originally it was going to be held using Zoom, the communication app that has become popular these days. However, as the date grew closer and the weather became nicer the event planners figured out a way to bring people together for the shower.
The hostesses created a festive atmosphere that adhered to “physical distancing” guidelines…(I heard a commentator say it’s not really social distancing but physical distancing – we still need to continue socializing). They also had Zoom up and running since there were out of town guests participating.
So, I put on a dress for the first time in months and added a touch of make up and headed out the door for an exciting event that almost felt “normal”.
It was a lovely Minnesota morning. The gathering was outdoors. Chairs were set up in a circle, all 6 feet apart, in a beautifully landscaped front yard.
Next to each chair was a white paper bucket filled with ice and a small bottle of prosecco and a small bottle of orange juice and a plastic flute glass to make our own mimosas. I thought that was a clever idea.
On each chair was a box with a muffin from Martha’s (a local bakery), a jar of yogurt, a clementine, a cookie, and the paper and pen needed for games. No prizes were awarded however, due to the participants on Zoom…how would they get their prize?
The mom-to-be was able to enjoy opening her gifts with others surrounding her with love and attention.
People are definitely finding creative ways to make things work in this strange world we are living in right now.
Oh, Valerie, that was so wonderful! I loved it! And they were so clever in how they did things! Thank God for creativity and positive thinking, huh? I am going to remember this for the wedding shower for my son and his fiance!
Yes, creativity and positive thinking are key to adapting to this new normal!
Valerie, thank you for sharing this with us. So happy the mom to be could still be celebrated. Kudos to the hostess for taking such care in planning a safe and fun event.
Yes, I felt very safe being at this outdoor shower. It was well-planned out.
How fun! I appreciate such creative thinking. I wonder who made onesie cookies 🤗😄
Thank you for sharing another amazing event in your life.
I wondered about the cookies too, but didn’t ask.
It was a great event.
Thanks for sharing this unique baby shower Valerie! Under normal circumstances this would have been a wonderful way to honor the mother-to-be only with chairs closer together. It must have been a great experience for everyone!
You’re right, under before virus conditions it would have been a nice shower.
I’m glad we could be there to support the “new mom to be.”