Attorney Mom Life: Prioritizing Freedom & Peace

Juggling life as a full-time lawyer and a mom to a toddler is definitely a challenge. Between work, deadlines, and keeping up with energetic Sydney, it often feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day. But over time, I’ve realized that the key to handling this crazy balance isn’t about trying to “do it all.” It’s about setting up a routine that sticks to my core values of freedom and peace. These values help me organize my day so I can stay flexible.

It sounds like an oxymoron, but having a structured schedule actually provides me with the freedom and flexibility to do things I enjoy! Here's my weekly routine (most weeks).

1. 6:30 AM Wake-Up with Sydney

Sydney usually gets up around 6:30 AM. I typically get up with her unless it's Alex's turn to handle the morning stuff. If he's on duty, I sleep in until 7:30.

The morning routine doesn't change much. Sydney drinks milk, I make eggs for her, she insists on watching Paw Patrol and nothing else, she plays with Play-Doh, strolls around the backyard with "Papa" (Gyro), and then we start getting ready for school at 7:50.

2. School Drop-Off: 8:30 AM

By 8:30 AM, I drop Sydney off at school. On the way there, she makes me sing happy birthday to every person she knows—literally every teacher, classmate, and friend! Thank goodness the school isn't far from home, lol. She always takes off her shoes and hair bow in the car, so I put them back on when we get to school (go me!). She's so happy at drop-off—she hugs every teacher and waves bye to me. It's adorable.

3. Gym Time: 9:00–10:00 AM, Three Times a Week

Three times a week, I go to the gym from 9 to 10 AM. It's a must do part of the routine that keeps me feeling good about myself, positive, and energetic. This hour is a mix of self-care and social time (lol). The days I do not go to the gym, I will probably do a Target run after drop off. Who can live without a weekly Target run??! No one, I'm sure.

 4. Work: 10:00 AM – 2:45 PM

After the gym, I dive into work. Thank god I get to work from home and do not have to drive to the office in Brickell City Center--that drive would be deadly from Miami Lakes. I love to work from bed or the couch. We have a home office but I refuse to use it unless I have a zoom meeting or hearing.

Most people ask me what kind of lawyer I am. I represent financial institutions in state and federal court. It is so exciting (SARCASAM!!!!)--I mostly read, research, and draft documents all day. I tend to be very busy when deadlines pile up, but my job is generally very flexible and I can work at my own pace unless something urgent comes up. I am super lucky to work with great people who respect my time.

5. 2:45 PM School Pick Up; Quality Time/Nanny Help from 3:00 – 7:00 PM

At 2:45 PM, I pick up Sydney from school, and by 3:00, our nanny arrives. The nanny gives me the freedom to balance work and mom life. If I am not busy with work, then I play with Sydney and the nanny preps her dinner, school lunch for the next day, and picks up. If I am busy with work, then I leave Sydney playing with the nanny and go upstairs until 4:30-5:00 to continue working.

We basically spend this entire time playing with Sydney outside. We play in the backyard with her toys, then go to the front yard and do it all over again. We go to the community park in the golf cart some days. But every single day, without question, we play with our neighbors from 5-6pm. We love our neighbors so much!! Sydney and Noah are besties even if they fight like siblings everyday (lol). It is our favorite part of the afternoon.

6. Bedtime: 6:30 PM and Evening Routine

 At 6:30 PM, it’s time for Sydney’s bedtime. I am so grateful we did sleep training when she was 6 months old. Since then Sydney has slept alone in her room every single night for 12 hours. Of course, there are regressions here and there, but not often.

The bedtime routine is such an important ritual for us. I’ve found that having a structured bedtime routine allows for peace at the end of the day. She knows what to expect and is actually happy to go to bed. And, because I know exactly what time she’ll go to sleep, and I can adjust the evening for myself accordingly—whether that means finishing up work or winding down. I either relax or continue to work if there are deadlines to meet. I always got to sleep around 9:00–10:00 because I am so adamant about getting a full 8 hours of sleep.

7. Weekends

I do not work weekends, thank god! So, weekends basically consist of keeping Sydney entertained before and after naptime until she goes to sleep around 6:30PM. In the mornings we usually go to the park or play with our neighbors until noon. She is super active and needs to waste a lot of energy to ensure a good nap in the afternoon. After the nap, we probably have something planned like the zoo, park (again!), friend's house, etc.

Conclusion: Freedom and Peace Through Routine

At first glance, my daily routine may seem rigid. But the truth is, it’s designed to give me the freedom and peace I need to succeed in both my career and my role as a mother. By creating a structured yet flexible schedule, I’m able to give my full attention to work when needed, enjoy meaningful time with Sydney, and prioritize my health and rest. In the end, it’s not about perfection—it’s about creating a rhythm in life that allows me to feel grounded, free, and at peace.