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<p>HI All- I have not been here for a while- but I understand there has been lots of conversation about SFUSD system and multiples- in terms of the issue of getting your kids into one kindergarten- into the same public school....I am facing this with triplets- we will be going to K in 2012 fall- and so getting ready to go into the application process. I am wondering where on this list I can find the conversations about this- we are of course worried by the fact that our kids may not get into the same school- and wanted to hear some thoughts from other parents of multiples....<p />Thanks for any guidance here - if nothing else how to search for the threads on this list...<p />Ranu Mukherjee<br />Simone, Sunil and Leio<br />12/8/06<p />
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<p>FYI, my boys go here and we're a big fan. Easy access off 280 just north of 380, so quick access from many areas of SF. They are having an open house this weekend. <p />thx<br />aimee<p />Urban Sprouts Day school has spaces for Fall 2011! Come to the open house this Sunday 10/02 at 11am to see our unique preschool environment with organic garden, chickens and a Waldorf inspired program. We have full and part time spots available.<br /><a href="http://www.urbansprouts.com" target="_external">http://www.urbansprouts.com</a><p />
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<p>hi there. we are super behind in getting our b/g 15 month old twins on a waiting list for preschool here in the city. we live in the inner richmond area and would like to be able to have them go near our home. can anyone give us advice on where to apply etc? we are totally clueless! if you have a nanny, how did you handle nanny hours vs. preschool hours etc?<p />
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<b>judyldaniel</b>, 9/27/2011 9:35 am</font>
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<p>Hi all,<br />Updated location (Balboa Park) for this Sunday's SFPOM Preschool Playgroup. Come and run around, make friends, and enjoy yourself! All preschoolers and their caregivers welcome!<p />Sunday, 10/2<br />10 a.m. - 12 p.m.<br />Balboa Park (<a href="http://www.ggmg.org/Playgrounds/balboa_park.html" target="_external">http://www.ggmg.org/Playgrounds/balboa_park.html</a>)<p />Best- <br />Judy & Florence<p />
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The good news is we're going to Mexico. The not-as-good news is we will be sharing…</font><br /><font size="2" face="arial"> [<a href="mailto:sfpom_general@lists.bigtent.com?subject=Re%3ARef%2361630169%20-%20Sharing%20a%20hotel%20room%20with%201%20year%20old%20twins%3F">E-mail a Comment</a>]</font></td></tr></table>
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<p>Put in a request to the hotel that you would like a Handicap accessible room if that is possible in Mexico. The last time we stayed in a hotel with twins the Front Desk clerk volunteered that sort of room since we were also requesting a crib; the hallway front entrance alone seemed like another separate room ! If your twins sleep with a Sleep Sheep or some sort of sound machine I would bring 2 of those for surround sound . And it never hurts to explain your twins situation, ask for a manager and request a free upgrade to a larger room.<p />
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<p>White noise is a good idea - most smart phones (or ipad) have apps for that.<p />
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<p>I just downloaded an ocean waves "song" onto my itunes and play that <br />repeating on my iphone when we all share a hotel room. My kids sleep like <br />logs, so we really only have to be quiet while they are going to sleep. I <br />bring a flashlight so I can read and see when we are moving around in room <br />while they are out. At our last hotel room, we had a patio and sat outside <br />until the kids were sound asleep. Once they were, we came in and watched tv <br />on low volume or read books. Usually the sun and new sites knocks them out, <br />so bedtime doesn't take long on beach trips (of course, mine are now 5- I <br />forget how it went at 1). Have fun!<br />----- Original Message ----- <br />From: "Becah" <br />To: "'San Francisco Parents of Multiples SFPOM General Discussion'" <p />Sent: Tuesday, September 27, 2011 9:49 AM<br />Subject: [sfpom_general] Sharing a hotel room with 1 year old twins? - <br />Ref#61630169<p />Becah commented:<p />White noise is a good idea - most smart phones (or ipad) have apps for that.<p />Add your comments online: <br /><a href="http://www.bigtent.com/group/forum/message/61653471?md=MTIzODUwMzg=&md=NjA3Nzg0MjI=" target="_external">http://www.bigtent.com/group/forum/message/61653471?md=MTIzODUwMzg=</a><p />
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<p>Thanks so much for the great advice!<p />
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<p>I traveled alone with my twins when they were infants and toddlers. I gate-checked their double stroller w/o any problem on United and Southwest. Can't speak for other airlines. I always got them each their own seat. (The double stroller gate-check was critical to carrying two car seats and diaper bag, etc.) They were much more comfortable in the familiar car seats. I did that for safety (of course it cut down on our traveling since it made plane trips more expensive), but I think it was a good choice. It made a big difference in my ability to manage the whole situation (going to the restroom was a non-issue - I just alerted a flight attendant or a friendly neighboring passenger - and always got seats near the front or back so I was close). I always got help getting the kids and stuff (including car seats) down the aisle from the door to the seats and folding up the stroller, for gate check, because they could not load the other passengers until we were out of the way so the crew was always motivated to help. The only time things got harry for me, when we had an eight hour delay in one airport and had to make a connection in a huge hurry just to catch the re-booked plane to our final destination, a couple of crew members (United) stepped up and went WAY out of their way to help us out. Three things made the most difference: 1.) having their own seats; 2) I suspect we got more support because I was traveling alone with two of them and people seemed to think I would welcome help; and 3) I did a really careful 'thinking it through' step by step before hand. For example, picturing myself unloading babies, stuff, etc. from the stroller to go through security, I realized that straps to hold stuff to the stroller needed to have buckles I could release with one hand; I needed a clean cloth at hand in my pocket or an accessible bag pocket to throw on the floor to set a baby on while I unbuckled the other one, etc. Little details I worked out before the first couple of trips that I could prepare for before I got there. I didn't find it all that daunting (except entertaining them for eight hours in the Flagstaff airport, but that was an anomaly :)).<p />
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