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Jen Russum

Dear Eisley (Two Years)

Dear Eisley (Two Years)

October 15, 2019

It's like I've never had a two-year-old before. Technically, I have. You are the third child, after all. But with your older sisters, there was a new baby in the house well before their second birthdays. By the time they were 21 or 22 months, I needed them to grow up. They needed to walk themselves across the parking lot because my arms were holding a newborn. They needed to act mature and not throw toys at the baby's face. But there is no baby in the house right now. You get to be a baby for a while longer. And for the first time, I'm realizing how young age two actually is... your words are just emerging, you are still in diapers, you vacillate between doing it all by myself "me, me!" and wanting to be held while you suck your thumb and hold your lovey. After a whirlwind of having three babies in three and a half years, I am thankful for the time to savor who you are as a toddler. It's like I'm witnessing age two for the very first time, and I'm loving what I see. Love always, Mama ... Read more

Amazon Prime Day deals worth blogging about…

Amazon Prime Day deals worth blogging about…

July 15, 2019

I have never bought an Amazon Prime Day deal before, but today is the day. Here are some of the best deals I found... Shark Steam Mop... now I will finally have clean floors. My mom will be so proud. The Instant Pot is $49.99. What?! I think I bought mine on super sale for Black Friday and it was still like $60 or $70. If you have been wanting the try an Instant Pot, I have never seen it priced this low. These best-selling yoga pants for $22.00. The cheapest I've ever seen Gillette razors (why are razors so expensive!?). My kids love a good unicorn pool floatie... And finally - if you like reading books on your Kindle - Kindle Unlimited is free for the first three months... Enjoy! ... Read more

Saturday Snippets

Saturday Snippets

June 8, 2019

If you are looking for a cute, lightweight tie-front tank for summer... And this tie-front with buttons is AMAZING... On how everyone believes the prosperity gospel, at least a little bit... I am in the mood for a gray couch and I am loving this one... And I am eyeing this area rug... Tips on how to be a better listener from a clinical psychologist... Currently reading... To use in your shoes when you don't want to wear socks... ... Read more

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Hi. I’m Jen Russum and this blog is where I’ve been sharing narratives of God’s grace for more than a decade now. Some might say “blogs are dead” but I’m waiting for them to come back around like mom jeans and 90s flannel. I enjoy my coffee iced, my summers hot, and my dinner parties long with lots of laughter. I process all of life’s deepest, darkest, and happiest moments by writing essays in my head. When I have the time, some of these essays get typed up and shared here. I’ve always loved to write, and I hope my words bring you joy and encouragement.

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