Giving Grace

I've realized something lately.
I'm awful at giving grace. I expect to get it myself, but I'm not great at giving it.
I'm not good at giving it to my husband, children, other family members, friends,
or even others in the blogging world.
It's something I'm trying to work on, for the good of everyone.

I'm trying to work on my words and my actions, even my thoughts.
I'm holding my tongue a lot more and reflecting on my feelings.
I've always been one to let my feelings get the best of me.
That is not always a good thing.
I overreact a lot and that's when grace isn't given.

I want to be kinder, more loving, and gentle.
I want to give a whole lot more grace.
God said that His grace is sufficient for me.
If its sufficient for me, then its sufficient for everyone.
I need to give more of it.
It's hard, but I'm asking God to help me.

Is this hard for you?
Are there certain people that you struggle giving grace to?
Or maybe even to yourself?
That can be really tough for me as well!

Five Months

Hi! I'm 5 months old today! 

I'm so big aren't I? I weigh a little over 15 pounds. 

Mom and dad say I'm heavy and call me a chunk sometimes. 

I know it's all in good fun. They say its better to be chunky.
I'm a happy baby most of the time.
I like to smile and laugh.
And I need to always be able to see someone, whether it's mom, dad or bother...
I just need someone to look at!
I especially like to look at brother. He really makes me smile and laugh!
I really like it when she shares his toys with me. He likes to give me his cars.
I share my vanity with him.
Okay, not really...he takes it away from me and I cry.
Other things that upset me is being really sleepy,
people trying to make me sit up,
and being in the carseat (but I've mentioned this before, so we don't really need to talk about that)!
I still love being held though!
Most of the time I love my bouncy chairs. The one that hangs in the door is pretty fun.
I've been known to fall asleep in them a few times.
I've also been enjoying some new food - bananas and squash, but milk is still my fav.
I've been sleeping pretty well too. Mom loves that!
That's all for now! Later friends!