A Homeschooling Lawyer Mom

Like so many other parents, I find myself homeschooling during the Coronavirus outbreak. And, I had to ask myself, can I really be a homeschooling lawyer mom?

My two-year-old son has had a history of digestive and minor medical issues my husband and I believe are related to food allergies. Unfortunately, so far, we haven't been able to get any good answers as to what causes our son's discomfort.

Meanwhile there was a confirmed case of flu in my son's daycare class. We are all still recovering from a vicious stomach bug at the end of January. And, honestly? I don't think I could go through that ordeal again, at least not so soon and definitely not 5 months pregnant.

My son's daycare wasn't closed due to the Coronavirus, but my husband and I made the decision to withdraw my son to help pinpoint better his food issues and to keep all of us as healthy as possible.

While for many parents this is a temporary change, homeschooling my son is something I've been interested in for a long time. The recent circumstances pushed us into it sooner than I anticipated, however. But, for us, this will be a permanent change. Family first. Always.

In truth, I am so glad to have this time with my son. But, I'm equally anxious wondering how I'll find the time to accomplish what's needed for my clients, the time to spend with my husband, and the time to invest in myself, too.

Today, I learned I actually can find time for all of the above.

My son, cuddled next to me, was curious about the email I was typing to a client this morning. He kept trying to bang on the keyboard. At first, I panicked. Then, I started asking him for the next letter I needed. He found the letter, and I helped him press the key.

A while layer, I finally hit 'send.' My client email went out, my son practiced his letters, and I felt a massive sense of relief. Yes, I can be a homeschooling lawyer mom.

I'm excited to share my family's journey with you and hope you'll share your tips and tricks with us!