Have opposing teams stand on either side of the field with their broomsticks between their legs. Players will remain still until the ref starts the game. If you're the ref, start the game by standing near the edge of the field. Release the bludgers (dodgeballs) and quaffle (volleyball) onto the field. Players can then enter the field and begin the game. If you're a keeper, stay near your team's hoops. Try to knock away the quaffle (volleyball) if it gets close to the hoops. It's your job to make sure the other team does not score too many points. If you're a chaser, pursue the quaffle (volleyball) throughout the game. Move the quaffle across the court by throwing or kicking it and then toss or kick it through the other team's hoops. You can only toss the quaffle through the front of the hoops. If you're a beater, your job is to toss bludgers (dodgeballs) at the other players. If a player is hit with a bludger (dodgeball), they'll be temporarily out of the game. Other beaters can be hit with bludgers by the opposing team. However, beaters cannot hit the player carrying the snitch with a bludger. In the event a bludger goes out of bounds, the ref can quickly retrieve it. In the event you're hit by a bludger (dodgeball), let go of any balls you're holding. You also have to dismount your broom. You must tag one of the hoops on the court before you can get back on your broom and keep playing. All players, including beaters on the other teams, need to stop playing if they're hit by a bludger. The one exception is the person carrying the snitch, as they're not technically a player for either team. You or another player should keep track of the score. Each time a keeper gets the quaffle (volleyball) through the other team's net, they score 10 points for their team. The snitch, when caught, is worth 30 points. After 17 minutes of game play, the player carrying the snitch should be released onto the field. The carrier's job is to run around the field attempting to evade both seekers. The player carrying the snitch is not permitted to leave the field during the game, but needs to work hard to evade the seekers. This is why it's important to choose someone very agile to carry the snitch. If you're the seeker, your job is to catch the snitch when it would help your team win. The game ends when the snitch is caught. Remember, the snitch is the ball attached to the carrier's waistband. You must grab ahold of the ball to catch the snitch. Under most circumstances, a game of Quidditch ends when the snitch is caught. Thirty points are assigned to the team who caught the snitch and the score is totaled. In rare occasions, the score will end up tied after the snitch is caught. If this is the case, simply keep playing. The next team to score 10 points using the quaffle will win the game.

Summary: Get in the starting position with your broomsticks. Release the balls to start the game if you're the ref. Defend the hoops if you're a keeper. Try to score if you're a chaser. Disrupt the players if you're a beater. Stop playing temporarily if you're hit by a bludger. Have someone track the score. Release the snitch after 17 minutes. Pursue the snitch if you're the seeker. End the game when the snitch is caught. Continue the game to settle a tie.

Whether you machine- or hand-wash your gloves, expect each wash to add some amount of wear-and-tear to your grips. To lessen the impact of repeated washes, refrain from washing after every single use. Wash once a week or every other week unless they desperately need it. Since you're not going to be washing them after every single use, don't ball them up in your bag or locker. Bring them home and hang them up on a clothesline or drying rack so they can breathe. Allow any sweat or other moisture to air-dry with plenty of circulation to keep smells from building. Even if you air your gloves out after each use, expect lingering sweat to start stinking them up at some point. Combat this by stuffing them with materials that will absorb the smell when not in use. Handy household items that can be used include: New tea bags Dryer sheets Newspaper

Summary: Wash sparingly. Air them out after each use. Soak up smells with absorbent materials.

It is important to have a single, large diaper bag that can hold everything for both of the twins instead of carrying separate bags for each. Having a single bag for both babies will make life easier and reduce your chances of forgetting something important. You already have two children to keep track of, why make it harder with two diaper bags to keep track of as well? The set-up of the diaper bag is more of a personal choice. Some parents like to have diaper bags with lots of separate compartments for things like wipes or bottles, while other parents are content with something that has one large compartment and maybe a pocket or two. The diaper bag needs strong handles or straps that can support the weight of its contents. The handles or straps also need to be padded so they are comfortable when the parent has to carry it for an extended period of time. Usually parents have a general idea of how often their babies will need to have a fresh diaper and they can use this information to calculate how many diapers to take on an outing. However, the babies might have off days, and use fewer or more diapers than expected. A good general rule to follow is to pack one diaper per child, for every hour of the outing, plus a few extras just in case. Make sure to replace the diapers after each outing, so you have the same number of diapers each time. There's nothing worse than a diaper bag with no diapers! Even though you have two babies, you only need to include one large packet of wipes. This ensures that the wipes do not become dried out before you get to the end of the packet. Something that many parents forget to include in their diaper bags is plastic bags. These have many uses, including: To store dirty diapers if you have nowhere to dispose of them at the moment. To hold any dirty clothes and keep them separate from everything else until they can be properly taken care of at home. To store any sterilized items like spoons or bowls. Keep approximately ten plastic zip bags in the diaper bag at any given time. Carrying a small first aid kit that contains a few essentials (for both parent and babies) is always a good idea. Include the most necessary first aid items, such as adhesive bandages, children's painkillers like Tylenol or Advil and anti-rash cream. You should also keep a small scissors in the first aid kit - this can come in useful when you least expect it!
Summary: Choose the right diaper bag. Pack a large supply of diapers. Include one large packet of wipes. Consider packing some plastic zip bags. Carry a first aid kit in the diaper bag.