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Meet our little Westley Scott. He was born Tuesday evening weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces (and on Thursday morning, finally got a name). We’re home now and doing well! I forgot how good sleepy newborn snuggles are. Welcome to the world, little one. We’re so glad you finally showed up. You might also like:…
A final letter to our baby, scheduled for induction on Tuesday (August 13) morning at 41 weeks + 4 days late, to be copied into our Promptly baby journal for the final third trimester entry. Dear Little One, We are excited to meet you tomorrow (and not just because it means I’ll be done being…
This post has been sponsored by Kleenex®, Danimals, and NABISCO. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Back-to-school mornings Are you getting ready to send kids back to school? It’s hard to believe we’re saying goodbye to the slow pace of summer and are headed into to the routine of fall in just a…
We are finally down to the wire! I had my first appointment with my new doctor here in the suburbs today and had a quick tour of the hospital I’ll be delivering at. I’ve been having contractions on and off for the last few days which is also exciting. With Adelaide,…
Sharing a few personal thoughts on motherhood after this weekend away from the kids in Boston in March. Some notes on motherhood: Grandma came and picked these kids up for a spur of the moment 24 hour sleepover in New Hampshire this weekend. With the unplanned prospect of a child-free morning, Ben and I…
I’m a few weeks into my second trimester now and wanted to share the products that I used the most to survive my first trimester. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Being pregnant is awesome! But in that first trimester it can also be really hard (or…
Today I’m sharing everything I’ve tried and learned about quiet time for toddlers. This break in our day is essential for my sanity and theirs. This post was originally shared in 2018 and updated in 2022. My two biggest motherhood sanity savers? A gym with daycare and quiet time. I was first introduced to the idea…
Today I’m sharing an update on the first trimester of this pregnancy after sharing our announcement video last week (seen here). Thank you, THANK YOU for all your kind words, excitement, and congratulations over the last two days! It feels freeing to finally share what has been the constant topic of conversation in our…
These city mom hacks + tips make life as a mom in a big city a little bit easier. We’re into our second year in Boston now and it is about 4000% different than living in that town in Ohio we moved from. There are SO many great differences but living in a city comes…
Last month we packed the kids up for another weekend at Red Jacket Beach Resort, this time for Ben’s business school fall section retreat. HBS organizes the 900+ first year students into sections of about 90 and they have all their classes together that first year. In addition to the parents’ club and the LDSSA…
A phrase we repeat often in our family is “feel safe and loved.” I remind Lincoln and Adelaide, before I drop them off at the gym daycare, that their job is to help each other “feel save and loved.” Ben and I pray at night for guidance in helping our kids “feel safe and loved.”…
These pictures are from the fun girls trip we took to Newport last week while Ben and Lincoln went on a little boys trip. I’m talking all about our new favorite family tradition and sharing the most comfortable dresses.Â
This book review of 30 Million Words talks about the key parenting takeaways and summary of tips from Dr. Suskind’s book. This post may contain affiliate links. The most important thing you can do for your child’s future is to talk to them. Talking to your kids is important, but “the most important?” If you’re…
Are you thinking of moving your kids into the same room? Or maybe siblings are already sharing a room and you’re looking to make things run a little smoother? I’m sharing lots of tips for siblings sharing a room along with how we transitioned our boy and girl into a shared room as toddlers. Why…
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Pampers at Sam’s Club. The opinions and text are all mine. When you’re in the throes of planning for a new baby, there are a million things you’re trying to do, I know. You want to decorate a nursery, pick a baby name, stock…
We’re at this point, at almost the end of Ben’s first year of business school, that seems like we are just going from event to event. Somewhere in there Ben has a little bit of time to prep cases and sleep, but mostly it seems to be balancing a full social calendar of school…
Today I’m sharing our toddler bedtime routine and the Halo Snoozy Pod, the coolest new baby/toddler product on the market! This post is sponsored by HALO Innovations. Have you heard of the Snoozy Pod? I’m sharing all the ways we use our Snoozy Pod and how they’re helping both kids sleep better (and longer!) in their…
This post has been sponsored by Tom’s of Maine Whole Care®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Things to do in the morning before your kids wake up: How many of you wake up to the sound of a demanding child? It is the most unrelenting alarm clock. And it seems to set the…
Guys, did I tell you? Ben got a job?
This tropical nursery ideas post is sponsored by Modsy, an incredible 3-D design tool you should use to decorate your space! Modsy is offering all Elisabeth Mcknight readers 20% a design package using the code “Elisabeth20.” Hi friends! I am so happy to have one room in our apartment that I LOVE totally finished and…
Thanks to OXO Tot for sponsoring this city moms post and making life a little easier! One thing moving to Boston has made me realize is that being a city mom is different from being a mom in the suburbs. (or at least being a mom in an apartment is quite different from…
This post on our toddler bedtime routine is created in partnership with Bumbo, one of our favorite baby brands! If I were going to give new parents only one piece of advice, it would almost certainly be around developing routines for your babies. The most important one we’ve focused on with both kids is their…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Park ‘N Fly Airport Parking. All opinions, cute children, and long days of flying are 100% mine. Planning an upcoming trip with kids? It can be a bit daunting to travel with little ones but here are a few tips to take you smoothly…
I’m excited to talk about my 5k running plan (for beginners because I’m not a runner) in this sponsored post with Tasc Performance. Use code: experiencebamboo for 20% off your order. Let’s talk about fitness for a quick second, okay? Motherhood has totally changed exercise for me. In part, because I’ve learned how crucial it is…
