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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: April

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

Funny parenting moment: When my girls make up words to songs and belt it out like divas!

Favorite family tradition: Halloween!!

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? Pack a diaper bag. More like a diaper suitcase with twins.

Favorite part of raising multiples: Eating their leftovers. Twice as much!!

Vice President: Mags

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Board Responsibilities: I am the Vice President

Funny parenting moment: When my kids make deep observations like, "Big trucks don't go to preschool."

Favorite family tradition: Singing together

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? Cleaning the potty - we are so glad potty training has been achieved!

Favorite part of raising multiples: Laughing twice as much :)

Events Coordinator: Linda

Board Responsibilities: I set up group events

Funny parenting moment: Walking into a grocery store pushing a double stroller in front of me and dragging a cart with my son behind me. Such a scene! You get lots of looks, but also feel like a super woman.

Favorite family tradition: Celebrating my son's birthday on December 1st and then decorating for Christmas the next day.

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? Changing diapers of course.

Favorite part of raising multiples: Watching their bond grow and seeing their own personalities shine through.

Treasurer: Beth

Board Responsibilities: I do the money.

Funny parenting moment: That time my kids were laughing so hard that milk came out their nose!

Favorite family tradition: 3am feedings. Kidding.

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? 3am feedings. Not kidding.

Favorite part of raising multiples: Synchronized laughing

Secretary: Erin

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Board Responsibilities: Manage the club records

Funny parenting moment: We went to the river this summer, and the first thing the twins did was rip off all their clothes, get buck naked, and run into the water. They had the time of their lives!

Favorite family tradition: Friday night pizza night!

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? Clipping their nails.

Favorite part of raising multiples: I love that they always have a friend, a playmate, and a companion. It's been lovely to see them grow together, and also to see them grow as their own individual people.

Member Services and Member Admin: Kelly

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

Funny parenting moment: I said "You scared the crap out of me!" in front of my 4 year old and now its his favorite thing to say, especially in public

Favorite family tradition: Instead of reading before bed my husband and I tell our kids made up stories that include silly characters. We incorporate our kids into the stories and they love it.

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? I really disliked potty training our son. It felt like it took forever and it was hard to be patient. I still have our twin daughters to potty train when they get older. Fingers crossed it will be easier with them

Favorite part of raising multiples: I love seeing how our girls interact with each other. They are just about to turn 1 and they follow each other all over the house. My other favorite is watching there big brother play with them. He is so protective over them and it warms my heart to see the 3 of them sitting together on the floor playing.

Media Services: Karlie

Board Responsibilities: Maintain the website and respond to media inquiries

Funny parenting moment:Recently we pulled ice cream out of the fridge after dinner and asked the boys if they wanted any and in synchrony they both yelled "YEAH!!!!!" My husband and I were cracking up!

Favorite family tradition: We love to coordinate Halloween costumes!

If there was one mommy duty that you would never have to do again, what would it be? If I could never wash a dish again I would be the happiest woman in the world. Our sink is never empty!

Favorite part of raising multiples: Witnessing the sweet moments when they share hugs and kisses and say "I love you" to each other. On the rare occasions when they are apart or when one gets hurt, the way they long for each other and want to comfort one another is so special. And they are only 2.5! I can't wait to watch their bond grow.

NCA Rep: Kim

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

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!

Newsletter: This could be YOU!

Board Responsibilities: Publish group newsletter

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Meals Coordinator: Kara

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

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Parliamentarian: Mags (See Above)

Board Responsibilities: I advise.

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