4 yr old birthday celebrations

Yikes,
Time goes by so fast! My baby boy is now 4. Doesn't want to hold my hand while crossing the street and I have to force him to give me a kiss when I drop him off at his school(daycare). Loves Transformers, Batman, Spiderman... Taking over my computer to play pbs kids, and loves his books! But, still cries like a baby if he gets hurt and loves his mommies cuddles. He will always be our little boy.

We are so fortunate to have amazing friends whom we've known since the kids were only 2 months old. This year we decided to have the group b-day party with about 10 kids all turning 4 within about 6 weeks of eachother. A bit crazy you think? Perhaps a little. We kept it simple, no gifts, just quality time together and one family's house... food, cupcakes, somehow fit a bouncy castle in the house, pj's and a movie. What could have been a b-day party every week for 2 mnths and tonnes of unnecessary presents turned into the best party ever for the kids and the parents!

I say keep it simple, enjoy time together as a family/with your friends and cut the crap! You will have so much more fun and be glad you did.

Karen:)

When something is on your mind - part 2

My last blog was about taking action. When something is on your mind and you know you have to deal with it.. sometimes it seems too big to manage so you put it off. Only to realize that it doesn't just go away it only gets bigger and scarier and maybe even consuming.

I talked about a few things that were on my mind and how finally I am beginning to deal with them. Wow do I feel so much better! Talking to other people and realizing that mostly everyone has felt this way before eases my mind and helps me understand a few things much better.

I think this topic of conversation can be used in so many scenarios. Not going to the Dr. because you fear what the news will be... not going to the dentist because you know you have cavities...not getting your Wills drawn up, perhaps it's because you and your spouse haven't talked about who you would want to look after your kids should something happen to you while they are still young...the list could go on and on...

I bring this topic up again because I did not realize how much I was being held back in so many areas of my life because I was in denial,not facing with some pretty big issues in life. Grab life by the horns! Face your worst fears! and you know what? You'll be thankful you did.

Death and illness are lots of people's fears.. what about not having enough $ in retirement years? The reality is that either of these could happen to you.. However you can have plans in place that take away the fear. That's what having a financial plan is all about Talking with a professional that you trust will ease your mind so you can just get it done. Guaranteed you will feel so much better for doing it!

Always putting your best interest first...

Karen :)

karen.divenanzo@sunlife.com
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