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Multiples of Fun for Parents of Multiples

by Michael Rohde

April 01, 2009

Despite the title, this post has little to do (really, nothing to do) with multiplication. Instead, it's more about having fun at the park. To be more specific, the West Portal park with the San Francisco Parents of Multiples group. Yes, that's right folks, there's a group designed specifically for parents of multiples. Actually, there are several similar groups, but we belong to the SFPOM (I call it 'The Pom' for short, not really sure if anyone else does). Despite being members for over two years, we've never attended an SFPOM social event. It's either this, that, or the other thing that keeps getting in the way. We did attend a consignment sale last year and found lots of great deals on shoes that still looked brand new, but other than that, we haven't been socializing with our social group. My wife does read the multitude of emails that the group sends out, which is chock full of very interesting and useful information, but that's been the extent of our participation. That is, until now.

This weekend, members of 'The Pom' are gathering at the West Portal park at Ulloa to celebrate spring and April Fools. They will have clowing, animal balloons, crafts, good food, and of course, family fun. Silly hats and attire are encouraged. I have no idea how we're going to dress the kids for this one. Perhaps put their clothes on backwards???

The event is for SFPOM members. If you are a parent of multiples, or are an expectant parent of multiples, then why not join in on the fun? Check out the SFPOM site for more information.

Here are a few other events taking place around town this weekend:

Model Trains at the Conservatory of Flowers
Through April 19th, Model trains zip through a mini San Francisco in the Conservatory of Flowers' first garden railway exhibition.

Chalk up the Playground and Lori Carsillo
Friends of Dolores Park Playground is pleased to resume their annual social events at Dolores Park Playground. Come one and all to the park on Saturday, April 4th, from 11 to noon to "chalk up" the playground blacktop while listening to the wonderful jazz melodies of the Lori Carsillo Trio. Friends of Dolores Park Playground will provide the chalk. All you and your kids need to bring are inspiration and creativity.

2nd Annual Richardson Bay Mudflat Festival
On April 4th, 2009 from 10am to 2pm come celebrate the education and science of Richardson Bay at the 2nd annual Mudflat Festival! Explore the season's wildflowers, mudflats, and tidepools. Delve into watersheds, bay science, compost, and the research happening in and around our Bay.

Savvy Crafty: Sidewalk Chalk Games for Pre-Artists

by Graham Charles

September 08, 2008

The first time I handed Fern a stick of sidewalk chalk, back when she was 18 months old or so, she just licked it. I really wanted to encourage her to do a little artwork because our playground was just too hot for anything much but sitting in the shade. My daughter, however, just had no interest in drawing for drawing's sake, so I had to come up with -- and borrow from others -- some  Read more...