tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post5805605907928944079..comments2024-02-08T11:22:04.473-06:00Comments on Running from the Law: 5 on Friday - Volume 12Sara McCartyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04942635767083902005noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-29318327402323822402015-03-16T23:26:24.423-05:002015-03-16T23:26:24.423-05:00I think your new work arrangement sounds amazing! ...I think your new work arrangement sounds amazing! (I'm a bit jealous actually). Don't second-guess it too much. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01832580220695708322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-35849473753238079652015-03-16T13:14:42.674-05:002015-03-16T13:14:42.674-05:00I'm so happy for you that you're finding m...I'm so happy for you that you're finding more balance (is that even a real thing?) with work and kids. Kudos to you for asking about going to part time! Looking forwarding to seeing your product reviews -- you always do a great job with sponsored posts!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00628556216175982242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-45962419543307686562015-03-16T10:50:03.535-05:002015-03-16T10:50:03.535-05:00I'm so glad the new schedule is working out fo...I'm so glad the new schedule is working out for you! I'm sure the kids are loving having you home! I see that Stitch Fix has recently added a maternity line. Might be something I look into. Have a great Monday!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03798775040696146389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-4253582579453042372015-03-16T09:40:07.851-05:002015-03-16T09:40:07.851-05:00I started following your blog partly because I am ...I started following your blog partly because I am also an attorney with 2 little ones about the same age as yours. Thank you for being brave enough to ask for part-time hours. I wish there were more part-time opportunities for female lawyers for the exact reasons you described. Attorney hours are so often incompatible with having young kids, but that doesn't mean that young moms can't be great attorneys! Best of luck with your transition!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847953534364101877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-64742013772896481322015-03-16T09:38:38.875-05:002015-03-16T09:38:38.875-05:00That is so awesome that you have one day off now! ...That is so awesome that you have one day off now! I'm so happy for you! I too am only in the office 4 days a week and I love it. I had such a hard time coming back to 40 hour weeks after maternity, and so far, it's been much better. I love that Mim is eating so many things! I need to try BLW for baby #2 - I've heard so many good things, but it scares the heck outta me too.Jamie Lynn {Cocktails and Carseats}https://www.blogger.com/profile/00350961724433712789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-39727734307708975332015-03-16T09:06:58.737-05:002015-03-16T09:06:58.737-05:00I'm THRILLED that you have a day off to be wit...I'm THRILLED that you have a day off to be with your babes. Way to find a schedule that works for you! <br /><br />Please do not be shocked if I'm coming to you with a 100 questions about LED weaning in the next year or so… We went the traditional baby food route with Marcus and he is possibly the world's pickiest toddler. I'd like to try and avoid that with M2. :) <br /><br />I keep hearing about this Stitch Fix. I may have to cave, it sounds exactly like something I need. I honestly cannot remember the last time I went shopping for clothes for myself. And, my wardrobe shows that. :/Desiree Mackehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12693020680303909151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-44851568031623067832015-03-14T16:56:08.410-05:002015-03-14T16:56:08.410-05:00YAY for 80%!!! I know this is what you've been...YAY for 80%!!! I know this is what you've been wanting and just what you and your family needs. Like you said, you will never regret spending more time with your family.<br />YAY for Mim eating all those foods! I love the pictures of her shoving food into her mouth. So stinkin' cute.<br />And YAY for stitch fix! I still haven't bit the bullet but think I need to. I could use someone to style me these days!Elizabeth [Chasin' Mason]https://www.blogger.com/profile/15755393907480303868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-60002101545415283212015-03-14T09:19:51.449-05:002015-03-14T09:19:51.449-05:00Hooray for being at 80%! I'm sure that extra d...Hooray for being at 80%! I'm sure that extra day makes a huge difference in your sanity and stress. And YAY for trying Stitch Fix! Did you keep anything? How did your stylist do? Colleen Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03793408250799141137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-53055483834611042812015-03-14T06:47:42.914-05:002015-03-14T06:47:42.914-05:00Yay for a modified schedule! That's huge and I...Yay for a modified schedule! That's huge and I'm glad you are enjoying it. I can't wait to try stitch fix after this pregnancy. And lastly, where are your favorite baby mocs from? I want to get some for baby girl to wear next fall :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07929850176678535570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-27569604425145247202015-03-13T22:44:04.382-05:002015-03-13T22:44:04.382-05:00Congrats on both asking for the time and getting i...Congrats on both asking for the time and getting it!! That's so great!! I'm so glad that it's helping and that you can tell a difference with that small adjustment!! Mim is the cutest little thing (as is Mac), so I don't blame you for not wanting to miss anything!!!!sara [at] journey of doinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09328180529729262449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-15617643850960836232015-03-13T21:17:48.503-05:002015-03-13T21:17:48.503-05:00Oh I'm so happy for you! Being able to find a...Oh I'm so happy for you! Being able to find a work/family balance that makes you happier is such a great thing! Enjoy your day off with the kiddos! And I'm late to the party and just signed up for stitch fix too! My first shipment comes Wednesday and I'm so excited! Also nervous I'll like everything and want to keep it all lol! Have a great weekend!Meghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08328103542385691870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-81327264657449155162015-03-13T20:57:05.874-05:002015-03-13T20:57:05.874-05:00Way to go for having the courage to make such a bi...Way to go for having the courage to make such a big change with work! I know EXACTLY a how you felt. I worked full time in the healthcare field, and while it was only 3 days a week, I worked 12 hour shifts and had 15+ hour days with my commute. That meant that 3 days a week, I didn't see sadie AT ALL. She was asleep when I left and in bed when I got home. Going back from maternity leave was awful and it never got easier for me. I went through the same thing- being so distracted, I made mistakes, wishing I wasn't there and just being really unhappy in general. This was a job that I absolutely loved, too...and with amazing coworkers to boot. Last April I put in my notice and quit and, honestly, it's been the best decision ever for our family. All 3 of us are so much happier and I haven't regretted it for a single second. We won't ever look back on our lives and wish we had worked more, rather than soaking up these precious days with our little ones! I'm so happy for you that you've found a good balance again and that its made such a postive impact on you and your family :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14979260343669210567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-60750882811858212162015-03-13T17:20:25.290-05:002015-03-13T17:20:25.290-05:00So glad to hear that working just a bit less has b...So glad to hear that working just a bit less has been so rewarding for you! You are rocking the work in mom thing Sara!Laura Marie Keenanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16284571727310318210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-22997771065166828622015-03-13T15:11:43.023-05:002015-03-13T15:11:43.023-05:00That baby girl and that ginormous bow. LOVE.
You...That baby girl and that ginormous bow. LOVE. <br /><br />You should do some Stitch Fix posts!! I would love to see you model your stuff :) <br /><br />And yeah, Mabel already has three pairs of Freshly Picked Moccasins. I definitely have a problem too ;) Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05221846937506796615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-38080341686965033642015-03-13T15:05:16.161-05:002015-03-13T15:05:16.161-05:00Good for you! That is great that your employer is...Good for you! That is great that your employer is willing to work with you on this. & I think that one day is huge. That is just wonderful! Enjoy your time with your kiddos! :)<br /><br />Mandie ~ http://badbrewpack.blogspot.com/ Mandiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849402261110408345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-76531558993613188722015-03-13T13:42:53.383-05:002015-03-13T13:42:53.383-05:00I'm so glad to hear that things are going so w...I'm so glad to hear that things are going so well! And just take it from a part-time employee/full-time momma...try and not fill up your day off with appointments. I got into that rut and I realized that my days were typically full of running place to place...and with naptime we weren't getting as much quality time as I hoped. So...I went back to making my appointment's during my working days while I already had childcare and now our days are much more focused on the girls! <br /><br />And I can't wait to put BLW in to practice with Nora...it's going to be super fun, and super messy! Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15431749144309749798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-43345030517400173722015-03-13T12:40:02.135-05:002015-03-13T12:40:02.135-05:00Good for you for finding a good work/life balance!...Good for you for finding a good work/life balance! So jealous of that! Definitely plan on checking out Sassy Moms! Chrissy@SimpleJoysBloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03120635804133231805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-9179550411970654922015-03-13T12:33:34.817-05:002015-03-13T12:33:34.817-05:00I'm so happy about your new job situation and ...I'm so happy about your new job situation and to hear it's going well! Maybe we can meet up one Wednesday this summer at the zoo or something! And congratulations on the new contributor role, that's amazing! I have a new project I totally want to talk to you about too! Happy Friday friend!!Liz | Ellie and Addiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15078193108591022487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-56657359344043985172015-03-13T12:31:21.089-05:002015-03-13T12:31:21.089-05:00That's fantastic. When you look back, I know y...That's fantastic. When you look back, I know you definitely won't have any regrets. Enjoy the extra time with your babies. I'm jealous :) Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00107650149317221160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-70727025665414477002015-03-13T12:17:46.608-05:002015-03-13T12:17:46.608-05:00You have to do what is right for YOU, your family ...You have to do what is right for YOU, your family and those babes. There is nothing wrong in realizing that you want more time with your kids. I say kudos and BRAVO for having the courage to make that hard choice. So happy for you and proud of you! Have a wonderful weekend. Courtney @ Shiraz In My Sippy Cuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07305545287301064062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-7224393284133352252015-03-13T11:58:36.609-05:002015-03-13T11:58:36.609-05:00That picture is just the cutest!!! and she looks j...That picture is just the cutest!!! and she looks just like you :) I changed my schedule too after having my daughter, and now I'm expecting #2 and I know it will work much better for us in the long run. marielazshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13922845123352875491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-49222478218407245132015-03-13T11:49:45.787-05:002015-03-13T11:49:45.787-05:00OH Sara I'm so happy for you with the part-tim...OH Sara I'm so happy for you with the part-time thing! I knew when I saw your instagram post that day that this would be great for you - I'm so glad it's working so well!Jess Beerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221766921723016245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-71981620529067259582015-03-13T11:49:21.387-05:002015-03-13T11:49:21.387-05:00Oh Sara, I am SO happy for you! :) It may feel li...Oh Sara, I am SO happy for you! :) It may feel like you are admitting defeat, I get it, but really, you are just allowing yourself some more of this precious time with your little ones! I think that's an admirable decision and you should be proud! I am struggling with the same feelings now (and the second isn't even here yet!), so I can only imagine how it feels. So glad you were able to find something that works for you!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy this time with your CUTIES! Ashley Bricknerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17615432207645571722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8479044467467363635.post-62678875522075072622015-03-13T11:35:07.595-05:002015-03-13T11:35:07.595-05:00I can relate to the part time struggle SO much. Wi...I can relate to the part time struggle SO much. With my older kids I felt like I still had time for them when I came home. With my baby I felt like I was missing EVERYTHING. Part time has been such a blessing for me :-)<br />-Erin (No Bohns About It)Erin (No Bohns About It)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04496750108127543293noreply@blogger.com