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these fifteen minutes

We can hear the twins chatting upstairs in their cribs, most likely tossing stuffed animals back and forth. Soon, we’ll hear them transition to sing-yelling, the signal they’re ready to get dressed. There’s no doubt that Ames is awake and staring faithfully at his clock, waiting for it to turn green. Soon, we’ll hear his sweet feet pattering down the stairs and into our bedroom.

Until then, though, these fifteen minutes are ours.

Chris prepares my iced coffee and his hot tea. We eat breakfast; sometimes together, sometimes not. He prefers to eat the same thing each morning, but I like to switch things up. My favorite indulgence is a bowl of deliciously unhealthy cereal that I keep hidden from the kids.

It doesn’t matter if we’re checking emails or reading or talking quietly on the couch or still lying in bed with our treats. Soon, the world will catch up to us. But right now, these fifteen minutes are ours.

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14 Comments

  • Reply Courtney September 3, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    So cute.

  • Reply Mandey Ejiasi September 3, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    You guys are the cutest.

  • Reply Mandey Ejiasi September 3, 2013 at 12:54 PM

    You guys are the cutest.

  • Reply Holly September 3, 2013 at 2:20 PM

    CUTE! And I am impressed that you both sleep in that full size bed! We have a king and sometimes it is not big enough!!

    • Reply Rachael September 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM

      Haha, I think that problem does exist regardless of bed size! Sometimes I want to upgrade, but it works for now!

  • Reply leelee September 3, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    I am totally a fan of that spoon.

  • Reply Blair @ Wild and Precious September 4, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    love these perfect real cozy morning pics of you. delightful. thankful for those 15 minutes for you!!

  • Reply Katy Nicole. September 4, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    If only I could look this CUTE in the morning! New baby and all!!! Love the glasses.

  • Reply Jessica September 4, 2013 at 3:04 AM

    what a cute post. i LOVE your blog Rachel! its so beautiful!

    • Reply Rachael September 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM

      Goodness, thanks!

  • Reply Carly // This Is My Story. September 5, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    do you have a special recipe for your iced coffee? i just throw ice in my lukewarm coffee & creamer. share if you have something yummy!

    • Reply Rachael September 5, 2013 at 12:25 PM

      I wish I had a special recipe! I’ve read several that look delicious, but my way takes the least work… a pot of hot coffee. Pour into jar, add sugar, stir. Store in fridge. Add cream/ice each serving!

  • Reply Jessica Kiger September 6, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Wait, how do you get 15 minutes in the morning with a new baby!? Seriously, I want to know!

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