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Issue 30 — 120+ members & GROWING! July/August 2011
JULY 4th Independence Day
6th 6:30pm, MMM Dinner Meeting Ruby Tuesday, Dewitt
AUGUST 3rd 6:30pm, MMM Dinner Meeting Ruby Tuesday, Dewitt
11:00am, Playdate, Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville
11th 1:00 pm, Playdate, MOST, Syracuse
14th 10:00am, Annual Family Picnic Santaro Park, Town of Onondaga
16th 11:00am. Playdate, Jamesville Beach, Jamesville
23rd 10:00 am, Playdate, Marcellus Park, Marcellus
SEPTEMBER
7th First Day of School (No Meeting-Note Change Below)
14th 5:30, Girls Night Out, CNY Healing Arts, Syracuse
Hope to see you at the
Multiple Moms Mingle 6th Annual Summer
Family Picnic
When: Sunday August 14th
Where: Santaro Park, Velasko Rd.,
Town of Onondaga
Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
This year we have a special appearance by
the ―Bubbleman‖ !!!
Please check the picnic poll on
our website!!
Just a Reminder!!!
Our September meeting has been changed from
September 7th to September 14th. The location
and times have also been changed. We will be meeting at
CNYHealing Arts on Intrepid Lane in Syracuse from 5:45-8:30pm.
The cost will be $25 and includes chair massage, yoga, mini
facial, acupuncture, food, drinks and fun.
Registration is limited to the first 30 people and must be made in
advance by calling CNY Healing Arts at 671-5755. You can
cancel a week prior to the event if needed.
(The cost is $30, however, you will be reimbursed $5 cash at the
event from the club!!! This is a great team builder!!)
2 MULTITUDES, July/August 2011
Executive Board PRESIDENT Kelly Carter
(315) 308-0277
VICE PRESIDENT Mary Wood
TREASURER Tracy Blumer
RECORDING SECRETARY Leslie Petty
CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Cyndi Rizzo
Committees LIBRARIAN Jodi Hayes
CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN Mercedes Genei
Renee Gurley
MEMBERSHIP Mary Wood
Mercedes Genei
BIG SISTERS Amanda Fosberg
NEWSLETTER Leslie Petty
Mary Wood
PUBLICITY Aimee Dryer
MEETING PROGRAMS Cyndi Rizzo
Lisa Vona
PLAYGROUPS Kelly Somerlot
Krista Selig
PREEMIE CLOSET Melissa Sainsbury
HISTORIAN Leslie Petty
STATE REPRESENTATIVE Kelly Carter
NATIONAL REPRESENTATIVE Mercedes Genei
Kelly Carter Mom to 6 year old twin girls &
MMM founder and president
Yeah for our Newsletter!!
Multiple Moms Mingle newsletter, Multitudes, won 1st place for large clubs in the New York State Organization Mothers of Twins Cub Newsletter contest.
Our newsletter was evaluated by 3 judges in the following categories: overall style and visual appeal, artwork, officer's and chairman reports, news and special articles, and crea-tive and original writing.
One of the judges commented: "Outstanding, practical, detailed, awesome tips. Just what I would have loved when my kids were young. I was also completely inspired by the moms interviewed. I loved the can-do attitude of the newsletter and the strong sense of family bonds it por-trayed. It is a nice mix of social and support functions."
Thank you to our amazing editors, Mary Wood and Leslie Petty and all who contribute to our award winning news-letter. T hanks so much.
Kelly Carter
MULTITUDES, July/August 2011 3
BIG SISTERS
Contact: Amanda Fosberg We offer a "Big Sister" to paid MMM members that are
pregnant and/or are new moms of multiples during the first 3
months after giving birth. We pair you up with a member that
has multiples like you have (or will have). The idea is for the
big sister to check in with her little sister often— to offer
support, advice, help, etc. as needed. Then she reports to
the group at each meeting on how her "little sister" is doing.
The little sister can also contact her big sister as needed.
Please contact Amanda to get hooked up with a "big sister"
today! If your multiples are over a year old and are
interested in becoming a ―big sister‖ contact Amanda today.
CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN
Contact: Mercedes Genei & Renee Gurley
We are now collecting books for our children’s lending
library. We are looking for books that are gently used or
new, and pertain to useful or enriching topics like potty
training, multiples, multiculturalism, special needs or growing
families, to name a few!
COOKBOOK FUNDRAISER
Contact: Mary Wood, Leslie Petty,
Christine Coomes & Donna Refici
As a club fundraiser we have published a cookbook with our
own 150 recipes. We ask that each member sell or buy 2;
they make great gifts. For more ordering information please
go to www.multiplemomsmingle.com/MMM/cookbook.html
CROUSE NICU DONATIONS
Contact: Kelly Somerlot
HISTORIAN
Contact: Leslie Petty
Leslie is gathering photos for the clubs scrapbook. If you
have a photo to share, please give it to Leslie. Any "old"
club photos or group photos would be great.
LIBRARIAN
Contact: Jodi Hayes Worried about "what to expect?" Interested in learning more
about twins and triplets? Scared to start potty training?
Please contact Jodi if you are interested in donating or
checking out any books, videos or magazines from our
library.
MEMBERSHIP/DIRECTORY
Contact: Mary Wood & Mercedes Genei If you are a new member, please download and complete a
registration form under the files section of the member’s only
Yahoo groups site or under membership on our site
multiplemomsmingle.com. You can send Mary a photo of
your kids or family if you'd like one included in the MMM
directory that gets updated every other month.
NEWSLETTER
Contact: Leslie Petty & Mary Wood
Have an idea for a great article? Please submit them to
either Leslie or Mary by the 10th of the month.
PLAYGROUPS & ZOO TRIPS
Contact: Krista Selig & Kelly Somerlot
Playgroups are being formed throughout the year. Please
contact Krista and/or Kelly if you'd like to schedule a play
date at your home or even a park. Please check the MMM
Calendar for other upcoming play dates.
(Continued on page 4)
Out of the Minds of Multiple Moms (not to be confused with Multiple Moms that are Outta Their Minds!!)
You Can’t Flush a Fart By Jennifer Harte, mom to 4 year old twins, Ty and Quinn
I’m constantly amazed at the soundtrack of my life.
Here is the short list:
You can’t flush a fart. Ty was potty training and really
into flushing the toilet. I’ve got to draw the line some-
where.
Mommy needs a time out. I used this one yesterday when
they were barraging me with “Mommy, mommy, mommy”. I
set the timer for 4 minutes and told them I was in time
out. They lasted 45 seconds before trying to break my
time out. Next time I’m going to make the minutes of my
time out equal to my age instead of theirs.
Mother Mary on a Motorcycle, Oh Holy Night, Sweet
Sassy Molassy. I had the biggest potty mouth before
kids. I’m a very expressive person and I need something
to exclaim. The list of exclamations is long and clean and
remarkably effective when frustrated.
Because I made that body and I’ll not have you break-
ing it. This is most often said to Ty who is a bit of a
daredevil.
The United States Government prohibits negotiating
with terrorists. Sometimes it gets old saying “Because I
said so” over and over.
I think I’ll skip dinner and meet you for drinks. I set
about parenthood with the idea that I would be the go out
and have fun mommy. The mom I am is so different than
the mom I told myself I would be. Most nights I would
much rather enjoy the company of my kids for dinner and
then go out with friends once they’re in bed.
Mommy, you’re mean. My response: Thank you; that was
the sweetest thing I’ve heard all day. I consider this a
compliment because if I’m setting limits and following
through I feel like that is a job well done.
I love you Mommy. They hear loving things so they say
loving things. Mission accomplished.
http://www.facebook.com/groups/multiplemomsmingle/
4 MULTITUDES, July/August 2011
PREEMIE CLOSET
Contact: Melissa Sainsbury
Our preemie closet is full and available. Contact Melissa
if you need to borrow it.
PUBLICITY
Contact: Aimee Dryer
We have ads for our meetings in the Penny Saver and
Family Times. Special events are advertised too.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Contact: Kelly Carter
HELP WANTED
Consider your own talents and interests, as well as how
much time you will be able to invest. If your children are
over 1 year of age, we ask you to join a committee and
help support our organization. Please email Christine
Coomes to volunteer.
(Continued from page 3)
Twin Boys: Theo 4 lbs 13oz and Beckett 5 lbs 15 oz, born on
May 21, 2011 to Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell and Jeff Leibo.
Twin Boys: Vincent, 6lbs 7 oz and Angelo, 6lbs 2oz born on May 24, 2011 to Holly and Ronny Terra and proud siblings
Douglas and Francesca.
Twin Girls: Caroline Rose, 6lbs 11oz and Katherine Elizabeth, lbs 3oz born on June 7, 2011 to Megan and Jon
Walters.
Baby Girl: Finella Mae, 8lbs 12oz born on June 8, 2011 to Rebecca and Timothy Chase and proud siblings Claire,
Adeline and Madison.
Twin Girls: Reagan Mary, 6 lbs 10oz and Riley Anita, 6 lbs
born on June 22, 2011 to Kristen and Dan Walsh.
Baby Girl: Genevieve Lillian, 7 lbs 3 oz. on July 2, 2011 to
Mary and Dan Wood and proud sisters Kate and Emily.
Boy/Girl Twins: Ian, 6 lbs 10oz and Marietta 5lbs 15oz born
on July 8, 2011 to Jill Priest Amati.
Boy/Girl Twins: Andrew, 6lbs 5oz and Sarah 5lbs 14oz born on July 19, 2011 to Amy and Jim Friers and big sister
Elizabeth.
TWIN GIRLS: Kayla, 4lbs 10oz and Camile, 6lbs 14oz born on
July 28, 2011 to Kristen and Don Klaben and Logan.
Multiple Moms to be…
Ginnine Ranalli, Expecting Twins Jul '11 Julie Morse, Expecting Twins July '11
Nicole Kopiasz, Expecting Triplets, Sept '11 Connie Palleria, Expecting Twins, Sept '11 Melissa Walter, Expecting Twins Sept '11 Kari Szymanski, Expecting Twins Nov '11
Stefanie Cassel, Expecting Twins
New moms to Multiple Moms Mingle!
Stephanie Langstaff, Julie Morse, Kim Powell, Orysia Buchan, Kari Szymanski, Sonia Johns Woodruf
& YOUR NAME HERE!
121 members & GROWING!
Fall Sale Information!!!
Before we know it summer will be over and autumn
will be here!! And you know what that means...its
time for the Multiple Moms Mingle Fall Baby and
Children’s Clothing and Equipment Sale!!! We are
currently in the process of seeking out a location to
hold our sale. As soon as it is finalized, you will be
the first to know!! In the meantime, start organizing
all of that baby equipment and clothing that you
want to get rid of....or...making a list of the stuff that
you need!!
Hope to see you all there!!
MULTITUDES, July/August 2011 5
— CHILDREN —
2nd Audrey & Riley Blumer's 5th Birthday
8th Marshall & Eli Waller's 1st Birthday
11th Alexander Petty's 10th Birthday
13th Brady Graff's 5th Birthday
15th Douglas & Catherine Rouselle's 4th Birthday Jordan & Ashton Miller's 3rd Birthday
18th Ayla Genei's 9th Birthday Giavanna & Olivia Murray's 1st Birthday Nathan Millet's 4th Birthday
23rd Brooke & Brianna Reilly's 7th Birthday
24th Sydney & Sophia Maimone's 1st Birthday
25th Henry & Cardai Kibbe's 1st Birthday
27th Conner Morgan's 6th Birthday Taylor Hulett's 10th Birthday
30th Carter Canastra's 3rd Birthday
31st Darren & Brenden Genei's 5th Birthday Brayden Dixie's 2nd Birthday
— MOMS —
2nd Aimee Zeman
8th Margaret Sheen
10th Melody Bennett
11th Danielle Murray
13th Amy Kozlowski
14th Marybeth Reilly
16th Alexia Conrad
— CHILDREN —
4th Owen Klei's 3rd Birthday
8th Kristina Sebastian's 9th Birthday
10th Matthew McCarthy's 4th Birthday
15th Logan Klaben's 4th Birthday
17th Michael, Tyler & Sarah Coomes' 6th Birthday
26th Avery, Jacob & Nicholas Kelsey's 1st Birthday
27th Alexis and Alex Allott's 1st Birthday
31st Jeffrey Bush's 11th Birthday Victoria Knight's 17th Birthday
— MOMS —
5th Kelly Carter Kayla Sawyer
7th Julianne Barnes
10th Bryn Lovejoy-Grinnell
12th Lynne DiGennaro Ginnine Ranalli
13th Kelly Somerlot
18th Kristen Walsh Tricia McNabb
20th Meghan Leonardis
25th Nancy McDaniel
26th Casey Huber Meghan Morgan Jill St John
14th Rebecca Kelsey Nicole Kopiasz
18th Kristina Knight
22nd Elizabeth Davis
25th Kristen Klaben
30th Jaime Petrocci Stephanie Johnson
31st Amanda Fosberg
6 MULTITUDES, July/August 2011
Kids eat FREE (or nearly free) – updated!
Many restaurants in the Syracuse area offer kids eat free night or kids eat cheap. Some restrictions apply (i.e. age of child or you are required to purchase an adult entree) however still a good deal especially when feeding multiple mouths. Please call the restau-rant before attending as promotions can change. Most deals were found at www.kidsmealdeals.com.
Meghan MacMurphy's Pub & Restaurant –
http://www.meghansirishpub.com
Mondays 1 child (age 10 & under) free with adult entrée
7990 Oswego Road, Liverpool 315.546.2500
Quaker Steak & Lube -http://www.quakersteakandlube.com
Mondays 5-10pm, 1 child (age 10 & under) free w/ adult
entree
3535 Walters Rd., Syracuse 315.451.9464
Spaghetti Warehouse -http://www.meatballs.com
Mondays Kids meals are $1.99 with adult entree
689 N Clinton, Syracuse 315.475.1807
Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill -http://
www.smokeybones.com
Mondays 5pm-7pm, Kids eat free with adult entree
4036 State Route 31, Liverpool 315.652.7824
Papa Gallo -http://www.papagallorestaurant.com
Monday—Thursday lunch & dinner, kids free with adult
entree
205 Genesee Street, Fayetteville 315.632.4789
Moe’s Southwest Grill –http://www.moes.com
Tuesdays 1 free kid meal with adult purchase
5256 West Genesee Street, Camillus 315.468.6637
5663 East Circle Drive, Cicero 315.214.0130
Twin Trees 57 – http://www.twintreespizza.com
Tuesdays 1 mini topping pizza free with adult entrée
7608 Oswego Road, Liverpool 315.652.2700
Denny's Restaurant -http://www.dennys.com
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4-10pm, Kids 10 & under
6591 Thompson Rd, Syracuse 315.437.901
May also apply to other Denny’s locations
Ponderosa -http://www.ponderosasteakhouses.com
Tuesdays 4-close, 2 Kids 12 & under with adult purchase
3713 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse 315.455.115
Marcella’s Italian Restaurant –
Wednesdays Kids eat free with adult entrée
100 Farrell Road, Syracuse 315.427.8700
Tully's Good Times -http://www.tullysgoodtimes.com
Wednesdays Kids 10 & under pay what they weigh
3355 W. Genesee Street, Fairmount 315.488.9322
2943 Erie Blvd East, Syracuse 315.449.9339
7838 Brewerton Road, North Syracuse 315.452.5656
311 7th North Street, Liverpool 315.451.6766
Johnny Angel's -http://www.johnnyangels.biz
Wednesdays, kids eat free with adult entree
22 Jordan Street, Skaneateles 315.685.0100
Zebbs -http://www.zebbs.com
Sundays, Kids 10 & under
2803 Brewerton Road, Mattydale 315.455.5131
Taste of Boardwalks-www.tasteofboardwalks.com
Tuesdays Kids 12 and under pay what they weigh for
items off the kids menu or for any size plain ice cream
cone.
7851 Rt. 11, Cicero
MULTITUDES, July/August 2011 7
Moms on the Go!!!
Being a mother of triplets plus an older child can be a handful but finding time to exercise doesn’t
have to be a challenge. For me, running has been a fairly new form of exercise that has improved my
health and reduced the amount of stress I feel on a daily basis. We all know how stressful it can be taking
care of children every day.
I started running in April 2010 and could only run about a minute before I had to stop and walk to
catch my breath. Now a little over a year later, I am running 5K races on a regular basis, have completed a
10.8K race and am beginning to train for my first half marathon. Most of the races I run are part of the
Fidelis 6-pack series through the YMCA in Cortland but there are race schedules for all of central New
York if anyone is interested in signing up for one.
My running improved by using an interval technique such as running 1-minute – walking 5- minutes repeatedly for a
period of 30-minutes. As I got stronger and started losing some weight I gradually increased the running time while decreasing the
walking time until I could run a full mile without stopping to walk. My current training consists of 4-5 runs per week that are 3-4
miles long each. In addition to that I complete a longer run on the weekend to prepare for the half marathon. I also do some
weight training DVDs a couple times a week to help work the areas that running doesn’t.
Now the question everyone asks me is how does a busy mom find the time to run so much? My answer to that is I make
myself find the time. I feel so much better on the days that I run. I feel less stressed and tired and I find that I have more energy to
deal with the kids. During the week my runs last about 30-40 minutes and I try to go in the morning, but if I can’t then I go at night
after my husband gets home from work. On Saturday mornings I go for my long run which lasts anywhere from 1 – 1 ½ hours and
during this time the kids either stay home with dad or play at the park with dad while they wait for me to get back. I also have
taken the kids to the track with me if I have no other option and let them play in the middle while I run. Even
though I might not get as good a run in with their distraction, any run is better than no run at all! Sometimes
my husband will walk with the kids while I run. It’s great for them to see that exercising and being healthy is a
priority for me and our family.
My advice to any other mom is to just start. I found that starting was the hardest part in the whole
process. Once you get going you want to keep going, so I say just start. If you can only run 30 seconds at a
time, that’s a start.
Karen LaVancha lives in Cortland and is the mother of 3 year old triplets, Andrew, Katelyn
and Kirsten and 6 year old daughter, Jenna.
School’s Out!!!!!
8 MULTITUDES, July/August 2011
Multitudes, Multiple Moms Mingle newsletter, happily accepts suggestions, tips, articles and information for publication from members... although we do hold editorial rights. ;) We did our best to get all of the information correct and up-to-date. If you
notice something that is incorrect or was left out, please let us know.
A special thank you to Dr. Robert Kiltz, CNYFC, for his kindness and generosity with the printing of the Multitudes newsletter.
Please submit information and materials to Leslie Petty or Mary Wood by the 10th of the month prior to publication.
Leslie Petty, Kelly Carter, Cyndi Rizzo ,Jennifer Harte and
Tracy Blumer attending the 2011 New York State Mother
of Twins Convention at Embassy Suites in Syracuse.
