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The Sonoma County Mothers of Multiples club was founded in 1993 and is located and open to all parents of multiples that live in or around Sonoma County. The purpose of the club is to bring together expectant and current parents of multiples, provide resources for support and multiple-related needs, provide education benefits and programs concerning children and parenting, participate in research concerning multiples and/or siblings, and to provide social opportunities for members and their families.

Meet the Current Board

President: Laura

Board Responsibilities: I run the meetings, am the official representative of the organization, and delegate tasks to the different board positions.

Funny parenting moment: Trying to tandem breastfeed both screaming twins while talking to my vet at an emergency appointment for my dog. Needless to say my vet (who thankfully is also a mom) and I are a lot closer now!

Favorite family tradition: Going around the table and saying "thank you fors" at dinner.

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? Cleaning up vomit

Favorite part of raising multiples: Watching their relationship with each other develop and grow.

Vice President and Events Coordinator: Vanessa

Board Responsibilities: I am the Vice President and set up group events

Favorite family tradition: Camping in Summer, being together for Christmas

Favorite part of raising multiples: seeing 2 different people at the same age develop different and yet the same.

Secretary: Amanda

Board Responsibilities: Manage the club records

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Treasurer: Monica

Board Responsibilities: I do the money.

Funny parenting moment: my kids have started backseat driving, but they debate everything first and then tell me what to do, but it's about 5 min later.

Favorite family tradition: We've started to do road trips for Thanksgiving.

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? Bed time

Favorite way to treat yourself: mani/ pedi

Favorite part of raising multiples: They are so cute when they're considerate of each other in ways that aren't typical.

Media Services: Suraya

Board Responsibilities: Maintain website and Respond to Media Inquiries

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Newsletter: April

Board Responsibilities: Publish group newsletter

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Member Services and Member Admin: Sarah

Board Responsibilities: Membership / new member welcoming and send Membership numbers to National.

Funny parenting moment: Giving the kids their first haircuts was hysterical because it wasn't nearly as easy as it looked on YouTube. Also, "losing" my son in the house and discovering him sitting quietly in his play tent.

Favorite family tradition: Decorating the Christmas tree

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? I love all the mommy duties!

Favorite part of raising multiples: Watching them play together and make each other laugh.

NCA Rep: Amy

Board Responsibilities: I am the contact between SCMoM and NCA.

Favorite family tradition: Lighting candles on the Christmas tree on Christmas Eve, which is a Finnish tradition and making Christmas morning omelettes.

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? Wipe a butt. So tired of butt wiping...

Favorite part of raising multiples: Watching the light bulbs turn on when they figure things out and learn.

Meal Coordinator: Kim

Board Responsibilities: I contact new MoMs and offer meal assistance during the first year with their multiples. :)

Funny parenting moment: Every night my husband and I sing songs with the boys before they go to bed. We always end with the song Skidamarink. In the song you say “I love you” at the end and we always say their names. One night the boys kept singing additional verses: “I love you Mama, I love you Dada, I love you Grandma...” My husband noticed they didn’t say Papa (his dad and their grandpa) so my husband sang, “I love you Papa,” and the boys just burst out laughing uncontrollably. They just kept laughing and laughing and my husband and I laughed as well. We still don’t know why it was so funny but we love that memory we all shared together.

Favorite family tradition: Setting up and decorating the Christmas tree. I loved this as a child and now with my own children. I can’t wait for this Christmas! We are going to surprise the boys with a train circling around the base of the Christmas tree.

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? Cooking dinner

Favorite part of raising multiples: Seeing the bond between my two boys. Also, since birth my husband has had to be an equal parent helping with the boys. He can do everything child related the same as me. I don’t feel worried if I leave the house and the boys are with their dad. He’s got it covered!