Experiencing Travel Life - San Francisco Parents of Multiples Club

VOLUME 13, NO. 04
APRIL 2004
The monthly newsletter of the San Francisco Mother of Twins Club
Experiencing Travel Life
It’s still fun—just different!
by Carla Hashagen, President
A personal matter has been taking time
away from my club duties. With apologies in
advance, here is another recycled and updated
column. This piece was originally written when
my now 6-year-old twin daughters were 3.
We have been lucky enough to travel each
year since our girls were born. In our 21-year
marriage, Warren and I have loved visiting
both new and familiar places. When the
girls were born, I was sure travel would be
an impossibility for years. Traveling with the
children was hard in the beginning, but it
has gotten easier and easier. Looking back, I
can count at least 12 trips that we took with
Caroline and Alexandra in their first 3 years,
and probably as many in the last 3 years.
Our trips have ranged from a weekend in
Sacramento to three weeks in Europe. Our
first trip was when they were 5 weeks old
(probably a mistake), and our most recent
just last month. We’ve had fantastic travel,
and have been up all night with children
suffering from the flu, croup, or a bad cold.
We’ve seen wonderful things, and have also
learned to find the closest all-night pharmacy. There were flights where the girls were
whisked away by flight attendants while we
ate, and flights where we endured the stares
of a cabin full of tired passengers as two
kids screamed for hours. Would I take those
trips again? Absolutely. Well, most of them.
Here’s some of the things we’ve learned.
• Have realistic expectations. Don’t presume you will have as much energy or see
or do as much as in your pre-baby days.
Maybe year one isn’t the year for that trip
to New York, but maybe it is a great year
for a week on the beach or in the mountains, or visiting family.
• Realize you will probably have some
awful hours or days in a trip. If you
know those hours are coming they’re not
Spring Garage Sale
Times & Dates
Thursday, May 13
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so hard to bear. When the girls were very
young we always presumed that our flight
days would be horrible, and were pleasantly surprised if they weren’t so bad.
Be flexible. Have (or quickly devise) a
Plan B. We spent a long night tending to
a croupy child and missed the San Diego
Zoo—no one was up to it. Instead we
spent time at the beach and pool and rearranged the remaining days. We had a good
time anyway.
Move around as little as possible, or not
at all. Whenever you can, book a condo or
at least a unit with a kitchenette. A condo
for a week is a lot easier than moving in
and out of hotels or motels. The added
space in a rental unit is a real plus too.
Honor your children’s schedule. We’ve
had family trips where we took a nap in
the afternoon when the kids napped and
went to bed on the early side. Just like our
children, we smile more when we’ve had a
lot of sleep. I also remember Warren and I
sharing a takeout pizza in the bathroom of
our motel after we put 10-month-old girls
to bed.
Have some quiet time with the kids each
day for playing, reading, and cuddling.
In addition to making quiet time each
day, we usually try to balance our activities—alternating big days (excursions,
new things) with quiet days (parks, pool,
beach).
Travel with all your children’s medications. Find out where the closest grocery
and pharmacy are. If your children are sick
and you’re far from home, call the pediatrician sooner than you would at home.
Travel light, but bring essentials. Don’t
leave home without enough diapers or formula for the first few days. If you’re flying,
pack those essentials in your carry-on.
5:00—9:30 p.m.
Sellers Drop-Off
Friday, May 14
10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.
Sellers Drop-Off
6:30—9:00 p.m.
Members Night
Saturday, May 15
8:30—9:00 a.m.
Sellers Sale
9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Public Sale
4:30—5:00 p.m.
Sellers Pick Up
Volunteer Shifts
Thursday
1:00—3:00 p.m.
CLOSED
1:30—5:30 p.m.
Set up
5:00—9:30 p.m.
Set up
Friday
9:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Set up
1:30—6:00 p.m.
CLOSED
5:00—9:30 p.m.
Sale
Saturday
8:00 a.m.—12:30 p.m.
Sale
9:00 a.m.—1:30 p.m.
Sale
1:00—5:30 p.m.
Wrap up
4:30—6:30 p.m.
Transport
To volunteer, contact Kirsten Patel at kirsten_
[email protected]. For more information about
the Garage Sale, see www.sfmotc.org.
sfmotc
A Member of the National Organization
of Mothers of Twins Club
letter from the editor
April is shaping up to be a pretty busy month. The SFMOTC General Meeting is going
to be held April 14 and it’s a topic dear to my own heart—fostering creativity in our kids.
I provided paints to my boys for the first time around 14 months and now, just one short
year later, I’ve got a whole kitchen cabinet dedicated to art supplies—stickers, yarn, paint,
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TREASURER
SECRETARY
Carla Hashagen
Marlene Allen
Ellyn Weisel
glitter, glue, textured paper, construction paper, wooden spools, pipe cleaners, etc. On those
days I don’t want paint in the hair, I get out the colored sand and glitter, give Alex and
Marge Weiss
Parker a piece of contact paper (sticky side up) and let them create. Clean-up is as easy as
Sarah Taft
a sweep. I can’t wait to get more ideas at the General Meeting—and a kit to bring home.
Hannah Goh
picnics are always a great time to reacquaint ourselves with each other, meet the new mem-
We’ve also got the SFMOTC Spring Picnic coming up the first Saturday in May. The
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NEW PARENTS
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Robin Bennett
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bers and their babies, and observe the carefree attitude of the wiser, been-there-past-that parents. The picnic will be followed by the SFMOTC Garage Sale, a great fundraiser and an
Kirsten Patel
opportunity to meet with each other again. In this Diaper Rag, we’ve tried to give expecting
Robin Bennett
and new parents an idea on what toys they might want to get at the Garage Sale. And, in
Kimberly Azzolini
Karen Perlman
Pat Newberry
Hannah Goh
Karyn S. Campbell
Fintan Coleman
Membership dues are $40 per year. For
more information please call 415.440.
TWIN or contact us at www.sfmotc.org.
the May Diaper Rag, we’ll be offering common items recommended for the twin nursery
and the retail prices of those items. It’s our own Garage Sale 101 Guide.
In between the Spring Picnic and the Garage Sale, I’ll be traveling with Alex and Parker
to my grandmother’s 80th birthday. We made this trip when A & P were 7 months and it
was a breeze. But, since then we’ve traveled by plane with them at 21 months and that was
nothing short of grueling and horrific (The plane trips only. The vacation was wonderful,
see page 7). It was our fault. We bought just one extra seat for them to share (hah!) and left
the DVD player at home! We’ll be ready for the trip in May and have fairly high expectations that we won’t repeat some of our past
Roster revisions should be forwarded
to club secretary Sarah Taft at
[email protected].
mistakes. Hopefully the travel tips on
pages 4 and 5 will help parents traveling
with twins under 2 years.
Meals for New Parents. Dinner provided by the club for new moms
with twins under three months.
Contact Pat Newberry, 415.921.2879
or [email protected].
New Parents Group. Bimonthly meetings offer support through the most difficult time. Kimberly Azzolini, 415.386.7886
or kimmytwinmom@sbcglobal.
net. Karen Perlman, 415.397.6777
or [email protected].
Preemie Closet. Borrow clothes
from the supply handed on by
other members. Frances Trefny,
415.661.6742 or [email protected]
SFMOTC Email List. Members
with email access can participate in
online discussions with each other.
To subscribe, send a blank email to
[email protected].
I spoke with 10 airlines two to four
times each to research the information
that appears on page 6. The most surprising thing to me was how each different
person could give you an entirely different truth. For example, when I first called
Alex and Parker at 7 months on a Southwest flight.
Northwest, they indicated they did not
offer infant fares! A second and third
call indicated they did. I tried to get the most accurate information in the table by calling
each airline several times, but it’s good to know that the airline personnel you’re talking to
may just not know what’s going on. And, in the airport and on the plane, the individual
airline representative has a lot of discretionary power to override everything you’ve been
told. I was amazed at how many airlines would not let you bring a carseat to the gate for
a lap baby—so you could use if a seat is empty! Some reservationsists I spoke to indicated
the flight attendant has discretion to allow you to occupy an empty seat, but that it is
frowned upon by the airline. One airline—Continental—even said that if you did take the
Editorial Correspondence. Send ideas
for articles or written articles to Robin
Bennett at [email protected].
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empty seat with your carseat, you would need to purchase the seat! Hands down the family-friendliest airline is Southwest. Not only do they offer infant-priced tickets that are
fully refundable, they also offer child prices. Not only do they allow you to pre-board, they
steer you to those seats that are just a little wider and will accommodate a carseat just that
much better. In the end, it depends on how you’re traveling and what is most important
to you. Good luck!
Robin Bennett, Mom to Alex and Parker
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sfmotc members are invited to a . . .
Spring Picnic
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 1, 2004
fun
location
directions
food
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Egg hunt, coloring, & games
Midtown Terrace Playground
@Clarendon Avenue/Olympia Way
Lunch provided
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<2 Twin
Should we purchase four seats, three seats, or just two seats?
Small Toys
Rule of thumb is one new
small toy per child per hour
of the flight. You can wrap
them, but if they set off the
security alarm, they need to
be unwrapped.
• Plastic animals
• Matchbox cars
• Books
• Hand puppets
• Walkman and headsets
• Travel Magna Doodles
• Color Wonder coloring
books & markers
• Stickers as simple as the
kind bought from Office
Depot or as elaborate as
you can find
• Colorforms
• Viewfinders
• Pads of paper and clicky
pens, i.e. pens with four
colors of ink
• Playdoh
• Pipe cleaners
• Candy, lollipops, or chocolate are great extra special
treats for children and
other passengers
Activities
• Read and sing a lot
• Watch movies on your
computer, DVD player, or
camcorder that plays VHS
tapes
On the Plane
• Airplane food—even if you
don’t eat it—can entertain.
• Extra cups of ice from the
galley will result in wet, yet
happy, children.
• Extra empty cups from
the galley can be used for
stacking and coloring.
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The decision on this one is as varied as the individuals who make them. Legally, if your child is under the age
of two, you are not required to purchase an airline ticket for them. Most airlines require one adult per lap baby.
In addition, only one lap baby is allowed per row—only one extra oxygen mask is installed per row. This means if
you’re traveling with two adults, two infants, and only two purchased tickets, you will need to sit in different rows.
Most domestic airlines sell infant tickets for 50% off the adult fare. Be sure to bring along birth certificates for any
lap babies if they remotely look like they could be 2 or older. Obviously, one adult flying alone will need at least
one additional seat.
Safety issues aside, you could probably get away with no infant seats if your infants are truly infants (less than
8/9 months), two adults are traveling, and the flight is only two to three hours. If your infants are a little older,
or if you’ve got a longer flight, think about purchasing one extra seat. Not only does it allow the entire family to
sit together, it also provides room for changing diapers, giving one parent a break, and storing all those supplies.
However, when your children are walking, do yourself and all the passengers around you a favor and buy two extra
seats for any flight longer than two hours. Carseats help young children stay contained and more at ease.
Be forewarned, there are a couple of airlines—America West and US Airways—that only allow you to buy one
infant-priced ticket per adult. So, if you’re traveling alone and want to buy a seat for each infant, steer clear of these
airlines unless you want to pay for two adult-fare tickets.
How in the world do we get all our stuff to the gate?
The first step in getting all your stuff to the gate is to limit the amount of stuff you take on your vacation and on
the plane. Granted, your days of light packing are over, but still try to curtail as much as possible. Rent the large
stuff, such as pack-n-plays, high chairs, swings, etc. and buy the disposables, such as diapers and formula, at your
destination. Once you’re traveling as light as two parents with two babies can, check everything but your stroller,
carseats (if using on the plane), and your two diaper bags (one for each adult/child) at the curbside check-in.
If all airports were equal and thoughtful, you could rent a luggage cart and stride right through security with it.
However, some airports allow it and others don’t. Buy your own fold-away luggage carrier and use it to carry your
two carseats. One adult has his diaper bag backpack on his shoulders and pushes the luggage carrier, while the other
adult also has their diaper bag backpack on their shoulders and pushes the stroller, which only has two children in
it. Remember, everything must come out of your stroller at security.
If you’re traveling solo, you’ll need to plead your case to the ticket agent for either your non-traveling partner to
assist you to the gate or for airline personnel to do so. This cannot be done through the reservations phone number,
and it’s at the discretion of the ticket counter. Most airline reservation offices did seem to think a solo traveler with
two infants would certainly qualify for extra assistance, but there have been many stories from SFMOTC parents
who have never qualified for a non-traveling partner to assist them to the gate. Only Alaska Airlines offered to put
a notation in the reservation requesting a pass to the gate.
If you’re traveling solo, be ready to go it alone in case of emergencies. While at home, practice pushing your double
stroller with children while pulling the fold-away luggage carrier with carseats and a diaper bag backpack on. A little
unwieldy? Yes, but in a pinch it should work.
What’s up with security?
Security can be a hectic time for families traveling with small children. There’s lots of collapsing strollers, putting
diaper bags on the belt, and keeping track of two babies. If your children cannot yet walk, you will need to carry
them through—no Baby Bjorns or slings. If your children can walk, it’s up to the discretion of the security officer
on whether they’ll let you carry your child through or whether the child walks through. The child needs to walk
through alone. As a family with multiple children, certainly as someone traveling solo with children, you can ask for
a private screening, although it may take a little extra time.
Should we pre-board?
If your children are not yet mobile, go ahead and pre-board and get settled. If your children are mobile and would
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benefit from a little extra time roaming around, have one parent pre-board with the carseats and diaper bags. The other
parent waits until the end of general boarding before getting the children on the plane.
What do we do with our stroller?
Strollers can easily be gate-checked and it works great as long as you don’t have any tight connections. The reality
is that sometimes it takes a little longer to get your stroller when you land. About 30 minutes before landing, gently
remind a flight attendant that you gate-checked your stroller and that you just wanted to doublecheck that it would
be brought up upon arrival. Strollers can get damaged. To help prevent this, you can purchase a large canvas tote
bag to place your stroller in when you check it. Be forewarned, however, logistically this adds a hands- and atten- Diaper Bag Essentials
tion-intensive step to boarding the plane. If you’re truly worried, buy a couple of cheap, lightweight strollers and use • Familiar finger foods
them for your trip.
• Pre-filled disposable bottle
How helpful can airline personnel, specifically flight attendants, be when boarding?
I had been told that some airlines had instituted policies that prevent flight attendants from lifting bags and helping
families get settled. However, out of the 10 airlines I spoke to, not one indicated their flight attendants were prohibited from assisting you with your children and carseats. Of course, the flight attendants cannot assist you if they are
preparing for take-off or any other flight duties. In the end, human nature means that most flight attendants and •
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other travelers will be happy to give you a hand if you are pleasant and your children are cute and twin-looking, i.e.
dressed alike. Be sure to send an email complimenting your flight attendants if they do a spectacular job.
Can a carseat be located in the aisle seat if I’ve purchased the adjacent middle and window seats?
Obviously, an airline must prohibit you from placing a carseat in a middle or aisle seat if someone who is not in
your party is in the window seat. However, it is a federal regulation that carseats cannot be allowed in aisle seats at •
any time. This is one of the questions that often required the reservationist to doublecheck with a supervisor. In all
cases where that happened, I was told carseats were not allowed to be placed in an aisle seat. Those reservationists •
who did not consult a supervisor all said that it would be okay. In the end it comes down to the knowledge and the
discretion of the flight attendant.
If traveling solo, do I qualify for a “meet and assist”?
When making your reservation, be sure to ask the reservationist if they offer a meet and assist for someone in your
situation. Be forewarned that not all airlines provide meet and assist for parents traveling with infants. Those that •
do can provide personnel to assist you in getting to the airplane when you check in, going from gate to gate during
any connections, and at arrival. At best it means an electric cart will arrive to take you and your things. At worst, it
means someone will show up with a wheelchair. This is not necessarily a timely option.
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How do I prepare for the actual flight?
Your twins are individuals and have a right to be treated as such. However, you have the right to get all the •
assistance available during travel. Therefore, dress those two exactly alike and reap the kindness of strangers.
If you can rent it at your destination, don’t bring it. If you can buy it at your destination, bring no more than
needed for two non-travel days.
Drug your children (?!) Obviously, this is a decision you need to make with your pediatrician. If you and your
pediatrician are okay with it, test your drug of choice at home prior to your flight. Although Benadryl and •
Dimetapp have been known to put some children to sleep, they’ve also been known to make others run wild.
Have everything you might need on the flight within easy reach before the plane pushes off. Invariably, your
children’s need for their pacifier, a bottle, or a specific toy that is located in the overhead compartment will not
come at the same time the seatbelt light is turned off.
The lavatory on the plane muffles your child’s (hopefully not children’s) screams. Use it if needed.
Even if your children are walking, keep them in socks or soft-soled shoes while on the plane. Less bruising for
you and less annoyance to the passengers in front of you.
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liners, even if you don’t
use at home. No need to
measure out or pour your
formula while on the plane.
Just add water.
Own supply of water.
Bring two extra identical
sets of clothing and one extra shirt for each adult just
in case your little one(s)
decide to vomit or capsize
your drink.
Extra pacifiers and clip-on
devices
Diapers one size bigger
than normal to absorb more
and last just a little longer.
Conservative rule of thumb
is 1.5 times the number of
diapers per baby per hour
of flight.
Box of baby wipes and
Kleenex. You’re bound to
be wiping spit-up, barely
chewed crumbs, cranberry
juice, and the like off you,
your children, and the
people around you.
Travel changing pad. Airplanes are the worst when
it comes time to change a
diaper. Make do the best
you can.
Two blankets for the
infants. When they get a
little overstimulated from
the flight, you can wrap a
blanket around you and an
infant to cut out the noise
and light. Once one is
asleep, repeat.
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How the Airlines
For this story, I contacted ten different airlines
posing as (1) mother of infant twins who was traveling alone and wanted to
buy two infant seats; (2) mother of infant twins who
was traveling with one additional adult and wanted to purchase just one extra
infant seat; and (3) a journalist writing an article about airline travel with twin infants. What I learned is that depending upon who you talk
to, you get a different story on an airline’s policies. In the end this means that much of your travel—even in some cases whether you get an
infant fare—depend on how knowledgeable your reservationist is. Call back and check again.
Alaska Airlines
American Airlines
America West
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant: Yes
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby: Yes
Pre-board Families: Yes
Meet & Assist Families: Can ask reservationist to put a meet and assist in your
record. Can also put a note in the reservation for an additional adult to assist you
to the gate if traveling alone.
Baggage Allowances: Carseats and/or
strollers that are gate-checked are not
counted towards your baggage allowance.
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant: No
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby:
Pre-board Families: Yes
Meet & Assist Families: Does not provide
meet and assist for families with infants,
including one adult with two infants!
Baggage Allowances: Umbrella strollers
do not count as carry-ons. Bigger strollers
and car seats that are gate-checked count
against your baggage allowance.
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare. Limited to
one infant-priced ticket per adult fare.
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant: Yes
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby: Strong Yes
Pre-board Families: Yes
Meet & Assist Families: Not really. Can
request a wheelchair.
Baggage Allowances: Strollers and carseats
that are gate-checked do not count against
your baggage allowance.
Continental Airlines
Delta Airlines
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant:
No, as long as baby can sit on its own.
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby: No, even
if there is an empty seat.
Pre-board Families: Yes, after first class
Meet & Assist Families: Yes
Baggage Allowances: Each infant—lap
and ticketed—is allowed either one carseat or stroller. Carseat used for ticketed
infant counts as a carry-on.
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant: No
but can’t put baby in seat.
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby: No
Pre-board Families: No
Meet & Assist Families: Can ask reservationist for a connecting cart.
Baggage Allowances: Carseat counts
as a carry-on item if a seat has not been
purchased for an infant. Strollers and
carseats checked at the gate do not
count towards your checked baggage
allowance.
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant: No
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby: Yes
Pre-board Families: Yes
Meet & Assist Families: No
Baggage Allowances: Carseats and strollers can be gate-checked and do not count
towards your baggage allowance.
Southwest Airlines
United Airlines
US Airways
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare. No restrictions and fully refundable if not discount
tickets.
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant: No
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby: No
Pre-board Families: Yes
Meet & Assist Families: No
Baggage Allowances: Each ticketed passenger is allowed two additional pieces of
baby luggage on top of their two normal
bags. The carseat used for
the ticketed infant does not
count as a carry-on.
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant: Yes
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby: Yes
Pre-board Families: Yes
Meet & Assist Families: Can ask reservationist to put a meet and assist. You will be
met by a wheelchair, not an electric cart.
Baggage Allowances: Carseats that are
gate-checked are counted towards your
baggage allowance. Carseats used for ticketed infants do not count towards checked
or carry-on baggage allowance.
Infant Fares: 50% Adult Fare. Limited to
one infant-priced ticket per adult fare.
Carseat Required for Ticketed Infant: No
Carseat Allowed for Lap Baby: No
Pre-board Families: Yes
Meet & Assist Families: No
Baggage Allowances: Strollers and carseats
checked at the gate count against your
baggage allowance. However, the lap baby
is allowed one stroller and/or carseat.
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Northwest Airlines
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The Franklyn D . . . Vacation Nanny
. . .. . . Too Good to Be True?
by Robin Bennett
A whisper. A rumor. A place that offered a nanny
upon check-in at no additional cost. Really? What
was the catch? Awful accommodations? Nannies
you couldn’t trust? The reviews seemed quite positive, and then I found rock-bottom price deals for
the Franklyn D. Resort right when we wanted to
go—over Thanksgiving. So, we packed up, took a
deep breath, and dived right in. The catch? There
isn’t one. The Franklyn D was everything it promised to be and more.
Child-Centered
The FDR isn’t just child-oriented, it’s child-centered. Everywhere you go throughout the
resort, you see nannies strolling their charges along or families in the pool with their little
ones or gaggles of boys and girls following the
activity directors around—day and night.
The children’s activity center isn’t located in
a remote corner of the resort but right in the
middle of all the action. All the activities designed
for the children take place throughout the resort,
so even if you’ve handed your children over to the
nanny for the day—you’re likely to run into them
several times as you go about your day.
Dinner is set beneath the trees and stars with twinkly lights, balloons, and children’s music
playing over the loudspeakers. The buffet table is set about 2 feet off the ground to allow the
youngest to help themselves to peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, jello, fruit, cookies, and
other kid-friendly fare. And, because it’s served early, you can help the nanny put the little
ones to bed and then enjoy an adult dinner. Adults have two choices—one where kids are
allowed and one where kids are not allowed.
Trained Nannies
But, what about those nannies? They do go
through fairly extensive training—three months’
worth—before they are allowed to become nannies
at the FDR. If your children are younger and can’t
fully participate in the organized activities, you’re
likely to find your nanny and your children at the
beach, in the activities center, or at the playground
with one or two other nannies and their similaraged charges. And, the nannies aren’t off to the
sides talking with one another while the children
do whatever they want to do. No, the nannies are fully engaged with their charges and very
attune to their individual needs. Their interaction with your children is very transparent to
not only you but the other guests and staff at the resort, so no worries.
It’s not just the nannies who are fabulously trained. During our visit, I saw some children
who were extremely rude and demanding to their nanny and other staff members. I’m not
sure I would have kept my patience, but every single staff member took it with such easy
stride—no muttering under the breath even after the child had left the vicinity.
Accommodations
It’s not the Four Seasons or the Ritz-Carlton, nor are the prices. The rooms are spacious,
comfortable, clean, and include kitchens. Many have balconies overlooking the pool or the
ocean. Your nanny is responsible for cleaning your room, stocking your refrigerator with
whatever you request, and taking care of your laundry.
Getting There: Air Jamaica has a direct flight (overnight) between Los Angeles and
Montego Bay. That flight is 5 hours 45 minutes. Once you land in Montego Bay, you have
about an hour drive to FDR—great time to get a nap. www.fdrfamilyresort.com.
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Locate more supplies before you run out.
Bring spares of the most essential small
items—we had a very powerful microwave
zap a hole in a bottle late one night—I’m
glad we brought more than two bottles!
• Bring diversions for your children, both
for travel days and for play while you’re
gone. I’ve found I can always find room
in our suitcases for drawing supplies and
small pouches of play-doh—anything
that’s lightweight and reasonably flat!
• Always carry emergency food, and be
prepared to augment restaurant meals.
We could almost always make a restaurant
meal work with an added carton of yogurt
and some fruit.
• Don’t presume that there will be two of
anything (high chairs, cribs, car seats) just
because you asked for them. Ask to have
your reservation noted with the word
“TWINS.” If you can, call in the last 24
hours to be sure they know you will be
arriving with two babies.
• If you can, travel with help or travel to
where you will have help. We’ve been
lucky enough to have help on some of
our trips, and it makes life much easier.
Perhaps this is the year to plan a trip with
parents or a sibling.
• Talk to your children about your travel
plans (though not too far in advance—
that excitement can be hard to contain).
As you travel, tell them what will happen
so there are no surprises. Talk about what
you’ve done each day. Talk about your trip
when you return. Take pictures and look
at them with your children.
• Let your children “help” you settle in.
Let them explore your new quarters and
figure out where everything is. If you can,
let them have some say in where their bed
goes and let them arrange it.
• Don’t forget to experience everyday life
wherever you go. You may want to see
that new museum exhibit, but they will
probably be very happy riding the bus and
visiting the fire station.
Some of my fondest travel memories now
include holding babies in the swimming
pool at the end of a warm summer day, the
sight of a 2.5-year-old girl riding a saucer
down a bunny slope on her own, taking
4-year-old girls to tea, having 5-year-olds
take a brochure in hand and lead us on a
tour of the Tower of London, and seeing
our daughters go through travel photos and
talk about our trips. Travel is still fun, just
different!
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Tagging Representatives
• Richmond District:
Sharon Ohlson
[email protected]
• UCSF/Sunset District:
Martha Fulmer 415.681.1706
• East Bay:
Laurie Dunn
[email protected]
• Marin:
Becky Sorensen
[email protected]
• Peninsula:
Jean Reimer-Brady
[email protected]
Spring GS Committee
•
Becky Sorensen, Seller Champion,
Mom to Max & Remy (2 yrs)
•
Jennifer Boswell, Volunteer Champion, Mom to
•
Kimberly Azzolini, Buyer Champion,
SFMOTC New Moms Group, Mom to Sofia
& Francesca (20 mos)
Spring 2004 Garage Sale
Shopping for Toys
The SFMOTC Spring Garage Sale can be a daunting experience for expecting and new parents. In this issue and in the May issue, we will provide just a few hints on what parents might
want to pick up at the Garage Sale.
1 to 3 Months
During the first three months, your children will like listening to sounds,
following objects with their eyes, and bringing objects to their mouths to
explore. Towards the end of this period, your babies should be
spending many of their waking hours on their tummies. Some toys
for this age include: crib mobiles; toys with high-contrast geometric designs;
soft toys to feel and scratch; child-safe mirrors; bells on booties; and music for
dancing with Mom and Dad.
4 to 6 Months
At the beginning of this stage, your children should be raising themselves
up by their arms, turning their torso from one side to the other, and
holding their feet in the air and kicking when lying on their backs. By
the end of this stage, your children will be able to roll over, mouth a
teether or spoon, and drop, throw and bang things. Some toys for this
age include: stuffed toys that make sounds when squeezed; handheld
rattles or toys on a ring; floor gyms with music and hanging parts; activity toys to
manipulate; toys with friendly faces; and roly-poly bat-at toys.
7 to 9 Months
•
Kirsten Patel, Volunteer Champion,
SFMOTC Membership Chair, Mom to Macy
& Avery (20 mos)
•
Lisa Travaglini, Seller Champion, Mom to
Gabriela & Bianca (13 mos)
•
Pat Newberry, Logistics, Meals for New
Parents, Mom to Jane & Kate (4 yrs)
Your babies’ development will rapidly progress during these months. They
may have the ability to sit without support, use fingers and thumb together
for a purpose such as picking up a block, transferring toys from
hand to hand; and creeping around on their stomachs. They
enjoy interaction games like pat-a-cake and studying the
different shapes, forms, and textures of objects. Some toys to
look for include: toys to encourage crawling; objects for making noise; stacking
toys; crawl-along push toys; entertainment centers that encourage standing and
cruising; and sorting & building toys.
•
Robin Bennett, Public Relations, Diaper
Rag Editor, Mom to Alex & Parker (2 yrs)
10 to 12 Months
Garage Sale Updates
• The pdf version of the Garage Sale Flyer
(left) is available at www.sfmotc.org. Please
download, copy onto bright paper, and post
wherever you go with your own children.
• The moratorium on selling items through
Topica began Saturday, April 3 and will continue until Saturday, May 15.
• As of this writing, two volunteer shifts were
closed. Please sign up early for your volunteer shifts. Check www.sfmotc.org for more
details.
• We welcome Jennifer Boswell to the GS
Committee. It’s not too late to join, just contact any of the current Spring Garage Sale
Committee members.
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They may be able to walk if you hold both hands, and some are even walking without
assistance. They peep around corners and love to play peek-a-boo. At 12 months, your
children will understand much of what is being said, and they’ll love
imitating actions such as talking on the phone, sweeping, pushing
a shopping cart, etc. The toys to look for are ones that encourage crawling and walking; toys that encourage early learning;
sports-themed toys that encourage physical development; link
together toys; stacking toys; push & pull toys; toy telephones;
and ride-on toys.
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Garalogweres Sale
during
May 14
6:30 to 9:00 p.m
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THE DIAPER RAG
HUGE
Garage Sale
featuring items for
Infants, Toddlers, & Preschoolers
• Play Clothes • Dress Outfits • Shoes • Toys • High Chairs
• Safety Equipment • Strollers • Feeding/Nursing
• Books/Music • Videos • Bath/Potty Items
• Outdoor Play • Nursery Furniture
• Maternity
Saturday May 15, 2004
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
SF County Fair Building (aka Hall of Flowers)
Strybing Auditorium
9th Avenue at Lincoln Way
Sell
Everyone is invited to
. Give us your clean, tagged items
and we will sale them and mail you a check. No need to staff a table.
For more information, see http://www.sfmotc.org/garagesale.html
or contact Robin Bennett, [email protected]
APRIL 2004
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fostering creativity in our children
SFMOTC General Meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2004.
Feature Speakers, Chris Molla and Kimberly De Caires, from Playsongs.
Diamond Room, 3rd Floor.
Kaiser Medical Clinic.
2238 Geary.
Parking Available. Dinner Provided.
Chris Molla and Kimberly De Caires will discuss the value of music, art, and movement education, as well as review ways to encourage creativity in our kids.
Music Director Chris Molla is a Kindermusik® certified teacher who brings over 10 years of music instruction and performance experience with preschool-aged
children. Chris has also recorded two popular children’s
CD’s.
Art Director Kimberly De Caires is a visual artist, percussionist and educator. She has taught and created curricula for many high quality children’s programs
around the country including the Chicago Children’s
Museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago,
Habitot Museum for Children (Berkeley), Julia Morgan
Center for the Arts (Berkeley), and others.
Playsongs offers developmentally appropriate classes
for young children ages newborn to 8 years old in San
Francisco. www.sfplaysongs.com.
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THE DIAPER RAG
Play Around the Bay: Full House Farm
by Laura Kelly, from email to Topica
Yesterday we took the girls (age 3 in May)
to Full House Farm in Sebastapol and had
a great day. We talk so much about farms,
sing songs about them, read books about
them, etc.. I figured I should take them to
an actual working farm.
Full House Farm is run by a family, so
it’s 100% non-commercial. I called ahead
and signed up for a tour, which only costs
$5 per person. We had 11 people, including
dad, grandma, great-grandma, great-uncle,
cousin, and friends.
The tour included meeting the mama
sheep and her two new babies. We got
to feed and pet the mama. Then, we met
all the rabbits, including
Thumper, the daddy, who
hops around the farm. We
got to pet two new baby
rabbits.
Next, we went into the
chicken area, where the
girls enjoyed walking after
the chickens, which wanted
nothing to do with them,
of course. They laughed a
lot. They also got to check
for eggs and found three,
including a light green
one.
After that, we met one of the many horses
and each girl got to pet and sit on top of the
horse. The two older kids with us actually
got to go for a short walk on the horse’s bare
back. The tour lasted about an hour.
Finally, we sat down at two picnic tables in
the pasture and ate our packed picnic lunch
while the horses walked around eating grass.
The older kids later took a hike as the farm
is on 23 acres and has trails.
It was a great day, so I thought I’d share
it with you in case your little ones might be
interested in experiencing a real farm. The
owners, Christine and Dave, are extremely
nice and loved sharing information about farming and
the animals with us. In case
you’re interested, their website
is www.fhfarm.com.
FYI: It took just under an
hour and a half to get there
from San Francisco.
sustainable living. There are picnic facilities
if you are planning just a visit for the day,
rather than an overnight stay.
About Full House Farm
All visitors are welcome to
enjoy the private walking trails
Contact Information
Phone: Christine Cole
(888) 596-6006 toll free
Email: [email protected]
Address:
1000 Sexton Road
Sebastopol, CA 95472
that wind through the forest, oak groves, and meadows on the property. One of
the most attractive activities
revolves around the horses.
Besides the horses, there
are sheep, chickens, and
rabbits. Tours are available
for small and large groups.
You can learn about microfarming, organic foods, and
A SLIDE PRESENTATION AND TALK BY MOUNTAINEER
COLIN LYNCH WITH RAFFLE PRIZES, FOOD AND DRINK
ASCENT
EVEREST
Friday, May 14, 2004
Unity Center, Novato 7pm
For ticket and raffle information, call
415.460.9049 or visit www.MPOMC.org.
A Benefit Event for the Marin Parents of Multiples Club.
APRIL 2004
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SFMOTC: Messages
From: [email protected]
Subject:
Science Adventures
www.scienceadventures.com
To: [email protected]
Summer Camps for 5 Year Olds
Hi All,
Just wanting to know what all you parents of 5 year old twins are doing with your kids this summer. Send me your suggestions /ideas.— Hannah
Thanks to all who responded. Here are the
responses. Also check out Steve and Kate’s Camp
in Mill Valley www.steveandkatescamp.com.
Steve & Kate’s Camp
A true innovation in summer camping is
offered by Steve & Kate’s Camp. For the
parent, you pay for the amount of days you
might think your children will use during
the summer (out of the 54 available) and
then use them whenever you want—always
a guaranteed space. You don’t even need to
call ahead! At the end of the summer, you
get a refund on the days you didn’t use. For
your children, they get choices too. Campers
participate in the activities they want, for
as long as they want and are therefore
more engaged, more willing to explore new
activities, and more likely to really learn. The
youngest campers have their own activities
and staff, but they may also participate in the
main activities alongside their Kindercamp
counselors.
Camp is offered June 14 to August 27,
Monday—Friday, 7 am to 6 pm. The daily
fee of $52.00 includes all hours 7:00 a.m.
to 6:00 p.m., all daily activities, all weekly
workshops, all materials, lunch with a drink,
and snacks.
Super Summer Adventure Camp
We are sending Spencer & Stephanie to
the “Super Summer Adventure Camp” at the
San Anselmo Afterschool Center (located at
Wade Thomas in San Anselmo). They have
five 2-week sessions with lots of flexibility on
the schedule, with field trips every Friday.
Open registration begins on April 1. 415453-3181.
JCC—Camp Kochav
www.jccsf.org
Offers two-week sessions 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
from mid-June to mid-August. In Shemesh,
K–2, each session includes an introduction
to traditional camp activities, including arts
and crafts, music, sports, and drama, and
visits from storytellers, clowns, and firefighters. The children have a chance to explore
Judaism through games and other activities,
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as well as take special half-day field trips
around San Francisco.
AcroSports Circus Camps
www.acrosports.org
AcroSports offers half-day, week-long
camps for 4 & 5 year-olds. KinderCampers
enjoy five mornings of exhilarating physical
activity, including FasTrack, trapeze, and
trampoline. Coaches organize challenging
obstacle courses, fun art projects, and games
emphasizing teamwork as they introduce
campers to circus arts and tumbling
KinderCamp concludes with a KinderCircus Show presented by campers for parents and friends on Friday at noon.
Camp hours are Monday—Friday, 9:00
a.m.—12:30 p.m. Cost: $165 ($130 for week
of July 6th) plus $10 Camp Registration &
Insurance. Registration began March 29.
Bay Area Discovery Museum
www.badm.org
Sign up for a different Discovery Camp
each week and celebrate the joy of art,
ceramics, sculpture,
photography, animation, natural science,
chemistry, performance, architecture,
construction, and
more! Camps are
organized by ages
and are in small
groups.
Most
camps
offered for the 4 to
5 year old are offered
either 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m. or 1:00
p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Registration began
March 8. The web
site provides information on which
camps are now
closed.
These week-long science day camp programs are offered throughout the summer
in casual or outdoor settings. Children are
introduced to thematic science concepts as
they build projects, conduct experiments,
and take part in a variety of science activities.
Call 1-888-458-1812 for camp registration.
San Francisco Zoo
www.sfzoo.org
Camps are offered weekly from mid-June
to mid-August for children 4.5 to 11 years.
The camp for the younger children is half
day. Registration began April 1.
Editor’s Note
The camps listed in this article were suggested in response to Hannah’s email. I
included those camps that I could find
information on. There were several Tiburon
camps I could not find information on.
If you’re still looking for activities for
your 5-year-olds, check out www.gocitikids.
com and do a search for summer camps.
And, don’t forget the old stand-bys, such as
the local museums: Coyote Point Museum,
Randall Museum, etc.
Martha Bruce
Photography
www.marthabruce.com
415 822 7581
Maternity Portraits &
Baby Collection Packages
3 sessions during baby’s first yearinfant, sitting & standing
THE DIAPER RAG
In Celebration of Earth Day
Earth Day Book Recommendations
Earth Day will be held April 22 this year. The topic provides lot of great ideas for art and
crafts, snacks, and activities.
Tree Rubbings
Find a tree that’s on the way to a playground you frequent or in your yard, and
collect some leaves, bark, seeds, whatever
might be easily obtained. Set the things out
on a table and use crayons or chalk to create
rubbings of the different parts. Place items
under a sheet of newsprint and rub until the
imprint appears.
paint and then move it around on a piece
of paper.
Twig Painting
Twigs from trees or pine needle branches
can be used as painting tools. Provide children with trays of thicker paint and construction paper and let them experiment.
Worm Pretzels
Use frozen bread dough to make wormshaped pretzels. If your kids are old enough,
let them give a go at making a worm.
Planting Seeds
Do your children like sand and water
play? They’re old enough to attempt planting seeds. Buy a couple of planters, potting
soil, child-size watering cans, and sunflower
seeds. Help your little ones pour the dirt into
their own pots and then show them how to
plant the seeds. Don’t get too caught up in
making sure they’re doing it right, you can fix
it at the end. Then show them how to water
the plants, and be sure to set a day aside each
week to go out and water their plants. Even
if they don’t understand the idea of planting,
they’ll have a great time with the dirt and
water. Plus, as the seeds turn into plants,
they’ll begin to understand.
Worm Painting
Purchase plastic worms from a toy store
or local bait store and attach strings to each
one. The children can dip the worm into
Worm Environment
Since you bought the plastic worms, go
ahead and set up a worm environment for
your kids. Add a bucket of sand, a bucket of
soil, and a little water. Then, add some small
nets, scoops, and bowls to add interest.
Leaf Jumping
Cut out large cardboard leaves and arrange
them in an irregular line that looks somewhat like a stem. If your children are jumping, have each one try to jump over the
leaves without touching them. If your little
ones aren’t jumping yet, have them walk
along the path.
Inchworm
Measuring
www.PrimmaMommas.com
Cut about a dozen inchworms out of felt.
Then cut out flowers of various heights—
with long or short stems. If you’re short on
time, buy flower cut-outs at a party store.
Encourage the children to place worms
along each stem from bottom to top of the
flower. How many inchworms tall is each
flower? If you make the worms out of different color felt, you can also sort and count
the worms.
Finally . . . a show
about The Mommy!
April 29 - May 9
Jack’s Garden by Henry Cole
A
cumulative
story that traces a
little boy’s backyard flower garden
from tilling the
soil to enjoying the
blossoms. The text
delightfully catalogs the process in a takeoff on the old rhyme “This Is the House
That Jack Built.” As the garden takes shape,
readers see seedlings sprout and bud, flowers
open, insects and birds visit and, at last, a
lovely garden in full bloom.
The Tiny Seed by Eric Carle
This picture book admirably conveys the miracle
of a seed. Flower pods burst
and dispatch their seeds on
the wind; the air-borne
seeds are subject to myriad
disasters; and the ones that
make it through the perils
of the seasons to become mature flowering
plants are still susceptible to being picked,
trod upon and otherwise damaged. But
nature allows for survivors, and so the tiny
seed grows into a giant flower, releasing its
seeds and continuing the cycle.
Inch by Inch by Leo Lionni
The return of a classic picture book by an
award-winning authorillustrator tells of a lovable inchworm who is
very proud of his facility
for measuring absolutely
everything. The book is a Caldecott Honor
Winner from 1961.
Diary of a Worm
A baseball-capped
crawler gives readers
an episodic glimpse
into the vicissitudes
of his life in these
hilarious diary entries.
Difficulties such as
having no arms, having a head that looks a lot like your rear end,
and facing the dangers imposed by people
digging for bait are balanced by a loving
family and good friends.
www.PrimmaMommas.com
APRIL 2004
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Look Who’s
Having a
Birthday!
Turning 1
• Phoebe & Zoe
(04/04)
Amy & Schaeffer Price
• Lucca & Ragaella
(04/11)
Karen Gebbia-Pinetti & Randall Pinetti
• Miles & Lola
(04/14)
Dani Malik & Jim Reed
• Liam
(04/30)
Angela & Bill Sicord
Turning 2
• Mariana Isabel
(04/12)
Maria Pasos-Nunez & Richard Nunez
New Arrivals
William Otto & Albert Joseph Stein
January 28, 2004
Caitlin and Albert Stein celebrated Albert’s
birthday with the birth of their twin boys
at 8:45 a.m. on January 28, 2004. William
Otto Stein weighed 6 lb 6 oz and his
brother, Albert Joseph Stein, weighed 6 lb 7
oz. Both were 19 inches. They were born at
37.5 weeks gestation via c-section. William
and Albert were the first set of twins are
either side of the families! Caitlin is doing
great, and the boys are now over 8 lbs after six weeks.
February Birthday Pictures
Left: Grayson & Marshall
celebrated their 2nd birthday on
February 22.
Turning 3
• Frankie & Jimmy
(04/27)
Michele & Eugene Duffy
Bottom: Alex and Parker
celebrated their 2nd birthday on
February 24.
Turning 4
• Amalia & Bronwen
(04/07)
Sarah Taft & Whitney Jones
• Samantha & Peter
(04/12)
Angela & Tim Danison
• Alexandra & William
(04/23)
Deborah & Mark Lyon
Turning 5
• Patrick & Margret
(04/05)
Liza Graves & Patrick Smith
• Caroline & Samuel
(04/06)
Lisa & Stephen Semett
Please send photos of your children
celebrating their birthday to Robin
Bennett, [email protected].
No need to shrink or crop digital
photos, just send them as is. I’d
also love to start putting pictures
of our birthday boys and girls in the
birthday column to the left.
• Ben
(04/07)
Ellyn & Jerry Weisel
• Lillian & Grace
(04/08)
Joni & Mark Lachman
Turning 6
• Veronica
(04/04)
Rita & Patrick Maund
• Alana
(04/10)
Angela & Tim Danison
• Charles & Caroline
(04/28)
Kay Dryden & Charles Ferguson
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SFMOTC’s New Members
Due in May
New Parents
• Susannah & Carl Bettag
• Sachi & Michael Gowe
Twins due May 7, 2004
Noah & Luca born January 16, 2003
• Jennifer Kriz & Bob Mullen
Twins due May 21, 2004
THE DIAPER RAG
The Multiples’ Kitchen
by Kirsten Patel, SFMOTC Membership Chair
When you are on the go it is not always easy to find healthy snacks for your little
ones. Here are a few recipes for snacks that you can easily store in your diaper bag.
I know my kids appreciate something besides Cheerios and Veggie Booty once in
a while.
Pineapple and Raisin Muffins
1 cup all-purpose flour
5/8 cup vegetable oil
1 cup wholewheat flour
5/8 cup superfine sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 eggs
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cup grated carrots
1 teaspoon cinnamon
8 oz can crushed pineapple (drained)
1 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 cup raisins
½ teaspoon salt
Sift together the flours, baking powder,
baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt
and mix well. Beat the oil, sugar, and eggs
together until well blended. Add the grated
carrots, pineapple, and raisins. Gradually
add the flour mixture, beating just enough to
combine all the ingredients. Pour the batter
into muffin cups and bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for about 25 minutes
or until risen and golden. Cool on a wire
rack. (Makes about 12 muffins)
Cheese Pretzels
3 teaspoons dried yeast
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
1 ¼ cups warm water
1 egg, beaten
4 cups all-purpose flour
Sesame seeds (optional)
Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Stir
in the flour and grated cheese. Knead the
dough with your hands on a floured board.
Break off small pieces of dough and roll into
long strands, about 12 inches in length,
and twist into shapes. If your kids are old
enough, let them make the shapes, or spell
out their names. Put the pretzels on a cookie
sheet lined with nonstick baking paper,
brush with beaten egg, and sprinkle with
sesame seeds. Bake in an oven preheated to
475 degrees for 20 minutes.
These recipes are
from Annabel Karmel’s
The Healthy Baby Meal
Planner.
Chewy Oatmeal and Rice Krispie Squares
1 cup regular oatmeal
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 oz Rice Krispies
4 tablespoons light corn syrup
3/8 cup chopped dried apricots
4 oz semi-sweet chocolate, broken into
pieces
½ cup butter
Combine the oatmeal, Rice Krispies, and
dried apricots. Put the butter, sugar, and
light corn syrup in a saucepan and heat gently. Add the chocolate and stir until melted.
Stir the chocolate and syrup mixture into the
dry ingredients until well coated. Press the
mixture firmly into a greased 8-inch square
shallow baking pan and level the surface.
Leave in the refrigerator until set. (Makes 16
small squares)
New Parents
Group
Expecting & New Parents
with Children <1 Year
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
2nd & 4th Tuesday
of the Month
Day One –
3490 California Street
Entrance is on Locust.
Parking in building.
Contact Coordinators:
Kimberly Azzolini (415.386.7886)
or Karen Perlman (415.397.6777)
Three sets of SFMOTC twins enjoy a swing at Midtown Terrace.
Picture by Rebecca Stephens
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SFMOTC Events—April 2004
Sunday
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Daylight Savings
Time
Palm Sunday
11
Wednesday
6
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Friday
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May 1
Good Friday
13
New Parents
Group
12:30 p.m.
19
Saturday
1
Passover
Easter
18
Thursday
14
SFMOTC General
Meeting
7:00 p.m.
20
21
Earth Day
25
26
27
New Parents
Group
12:30 p.m.
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