Sacred Time

With a toddler and four year old in the house, there is not always time to just sit and gaze at precious Rhodes.  But I am so thankful I was given this sacred time early on.

I feel like the time in the hospital is sacred time because it was time for just me and Raleigh to get to know Rhodes.  We knew Beau and Palmer were being well cared for, so that wasn't a distraction.  I know that in most circumstances, you want out of the hospital as soon as possible, but I really savored the time in the hospital with Rhodes and tried to enjoy the "uninterrupted" time to love on my new son.

Once home I was given the gift of sacred time with Rhodes as well.  I will forever be thankful for the mornings that Raleigh, my mom, and Raleigh's parents got the big brothers up, fixed breakfast for them, etc. etc.  That allowed me sacred time to feed Rhodes, hold him in the peace and quiet of my bedroom and even take a shower.  Those sweet mornings snuggling a newborn will forever be a favorite memory.

Thank you Raleigh, mom, Mary and big Raleigh for making those moments possible!

It is shocking to me how quickly my sons are growing and I want to cherish this season of having a four year old, one year old, and newborn.  Never again will I have these exact ages so the memories are priceless.  The days are loud and busy and messy and I am so blessed!