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Will the COVID-19 Vaccine be Mandatory?

In Law  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, December 6, 2020  •   Leave a Comment
My biggest worry the last 9 months? My mom. She’d disinherit me if I revealed her actual age, so I’ll just say she is older than Dolly Parton, but younger than Betty White. Protecting Grandma has given my own little family a good reason to...
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COVID-19 and Your College Kid: Documents Every Parent MUST Have in Case of a Medical Emergency

In Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, October 7, 2020

Imagine you’re 18 years old and starting college. First time living away from home, still largely dependent on your parents. You’ve never spent a day in your life without the loving companionship of family and friends. Within in days of your arrival, you...

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Can a City Ban Trick-or-Treating?

In Law, Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, October 3, 2020

Trick-or-treating during a pandemic. Yea or nay? The CDC in their 1st ever “Halloween guidelines” deemed trick-or-treating “high risk.” Social media is filled with people’s crazy contraptions for delivering candy to kids across a front lawn. And at least one U.S. city (Springfield, MA)...

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Thank You, RBG

In Law  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, September 22, 2020

What exactly did the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg do for women? I got asked this question by my 15-year-old following Ginsburg’s passing last week. My daughter’s seen the Notorious RBG memes. She knows Ginsburg is a feminist icon. She covets her mom’s...

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5 Tips for Negotiating a Reduced Hours Schedule

In Work  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, September 14, 2020

Having a baby and quitting my BigLaw job. 2 major life events in the Summer of 2005. For those of you not burdened by the tyranny of the billable hour, “BigLaw” is lawyer slang for the biggest and most successful law firms. Lots...

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3 Lessons Learned on Our Family Road Trip

In Lifestyle  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, August 7, 2020

The signs were all there.Slippers getting worn more than real shoes. Weeks, months going by wearing only pants with an elastic waistband. Binging so much TV you can’t even think of what show to watch next.In our efforts to social distance, my family...

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Should I send my kids back to school in the fall?

In Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, July 20, 2020

COVID decision fatigue could have killed me this morning. Okay, I’m being a bit dramatic, but hear me out. Quick maneuvers are the new running skill I’ve acquired in the COVID times. Moving several steps to the left or right a moment before...

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Dad, you were right

In Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, July 3, 2020

Fun fact about me and my dad: his first day of retirement was my first day as a working lawyer. The timing wasn’t an accident. With 3 kids, he wanted to make sure at least 2 of us were off the payroll before he...

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What to Do Before Signing a COVID-19 Liability Waiver

In Law  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, June 8, 2020

Getting a pedicure at my local nail salon has become a law school hypothetical.To celebrate the end of my tenure as homeschool teacher, I treated myself to a pedicure at my favorite local nail salon. Yes, save parties, concerts, and other large gatherings,...

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Do I really want my 6 year old wearing a mask?

In Parenthood  •  by Siobhán Fitzpatrick, June 1, 2020

Pandemic. COVID-19. Social distancing. Aerosols. Face masks to protect us from other people’s germs. Face masks to keep our germs to ourselves. Gloves. Frequent hand washing. Hand sanitizer.Businesses closing. Work hours cut. Jobs lost.No school. No playdates. No friends. No sports. No birthday...

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In 1984, I was the oddball of my 4th grade class. In 1984, I was the oddball of my 4th grade class. Newly arrived to Texas via Dublin, I spoke with what my teacher mistakenly thought was an English accent. I have a feeling Mrs. Quigley was not an international traveler. Or an interstate one.

I cemented my oddball status by being the ONLY kid in the class to vote for Mondale/Ferraro in our mock election. I even made a campaign sign for my desk.

Raised by a dad who believed his daughters could do anything, a woman VP made perfect sense to me.

Well, we all know how that election turned out. 4th grader Siobhan didn’t get her woman VP. But my 4th grader Kelsey? She’s getting her wish today.

I know my dad is watching down from heaven, joining his daughter and granddaughters in spirit to see history in the making. 

Another son of Ireland and Catholic in the White House, and finally a woman Vice President. 

God bless America.

Photo of my Kelsey courtesy of the fabulous @brookeshelbyphoto.

#dallasmoms #carpoollinelaw #dallasbloggers #lawyermom #bidenharris2020 #madamvicepresident #bideninauguration
‘Rona Running Streak Day 300 (and Mile 1,088) br ‘Rona Running Streak Day 300 (and Mile 1,088) brings a 5 mile run and fabulous surprise from my husband and kids at the end. #motherrunner #badassmotherrunner #lovetherunyourewith #dallasmoms @ch
Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers and I made a Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers and I made a doozy of a bad decision back in March.

I surrendered my home office with its reinforced door to my 4th grader who no longer wished to share a bedroom with her sister, and moved my WFH operations to the family den, rechristened “Mom’s Office.”

Did I mention there’s no door in my new office space?

Now the kids are constantly in my space, driving this introverted mama bonkers.

Almost a year (gulp) into this arrangement, I’ve developed a few tools to cope.

Check out my latest post for @dallas_moms (link in the bio) for my introverted mom’s guide to surviving pandemic parenting.

Okay fellow introverted moms, how are you coping with the kids always being around? Hiding in closets? No judgment, just leave a comment.

#dallasmoms #carpoollinelaw #lawyermom #dallasbloggers #pandemicparenting
Kicked off the last day of 2020 with how I have st Kicked off the last day of 2020 with how I have started every day for the last 285 days—a run.

While 35 degrees and pouring rain doesn’t make for a great run, it wasn’t bad either. Good music and 45 uninterrupted (i.e. kid-free) minutes to let my mind wander.

Thankful that I get to run. Thankful for the good health and privilege that make it possible. Praying for a better 2021 for all.

#dallasbloggers #carpoollinelaw #dallasmoms #lawyermom #bamr

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In 1984, I was the oddball of my 4th grade class. In 1984, I was the oddball of my 4th grade class. Newly arrived to Texas via Dublin, I spoke with what my teacher mistakenly thought was an English accent. I have a feeling Mrs. Quigley was not an international traveler. Or an interstate one.

I cemented my oddball status by being the ONLY kid in the class to vote for Mondale/Ferraro in our mock election. I even made a campaign sign for my desk.

Raised by a dad who believed his daughters could do anything, a woman VP made perfect sense to me.

Well, we all know how that election turned out. 4th grader Siobhan didn’t get her woman VP. But my 4th grader Kelsey? She’s getting her wish today.

I know my dad is watching down from heaven, joining his daughter and granddaughters in spirit to see history in the making. 

Another son of Ireland and Catholic in the White House, and finally a woman Vice President. 

God bless America.

Photo of my Kelsey courtesy of the fabulous @brookeshelbyphoto.

#dallasmoms #carpoollinelaw #dallasbloggers #lawyermom #bidenharris2020 #madamvicepresident #bideninauguration
‘Rona Running Streak Day 300 (and Mile 1,088) br ‘Rona Running Streak Day 300 (and Mile 1,088) brings a 5 mile run and fabulous surprise from my husband and kids at the end. #motherrunner #badassmotherrunner #lovetherunyourewith #dallasmoms @ch
Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers and I made a Anxiety makes us bad decision-makers and I made a doozy of a bad decision back in March.

I surrendered my home office with its reinforced door to my 4th grader who no longer wished to share a bedroom with her sister, and moved my WFH operations to the family den, rechristened “Mom’s Office.”

Did I mention there’s no door in my new office space?

Now the kids are constantly in my space, driving this introverted mama bonkers.

Almost a year (gulp) into this arrangement, I’ve developed a few tools to cope.

Check out my latest post for @dallas_moms (link in the bio) for my introverted mom’s guide to surviving pandemic parenting.

Okay fellow introverted moms, how are you coping with the kids always being around? Hiding in closets? No judgment, just leave a comment.

#dallasmoms #carpoollinelaw #lawyermom #dallasbloggers #pandemicparenting
Kicked off the last day of 2020 with how I have st Kicked off the last day of 2020 with how I have started every day for the last 285 days—a run.

While 35 degrees and pouring rain doesn’t make for a great run, it wasn’t bad either. Good music and 45 uninterrupted (i.e. kid-free) minutes to let my mind wander.

Thankful that I get to run. Thankful for the good health and privilege that make it possible. Praying for a better 2021 for all.

#dallasbloggers #carpoollinelaw #dallasmoms #lawyermom #bamr
There is comfort in finding even a bit of normalit There is comfort in finding even a bit of normality these days. Case in point, photo with Santa.

I’m down to 2 believers in my gang of 4 girls. Well, maybe 1. I think the 10 year old is hedging her bets.

We went to ride the North Pole Express in Grapevine. A 45 minute, slower than slow, out and back train ride with “elves” providing plenty of Christmas cheer.

My heart grew 3 sizes seeing my girls’ eyes light up when Santa asked if he could sit next to them.

I wonder what they will remember of today years from now. Will they remember the face masks and sitting so far apart from anyone else? Or will they remember a tiny bit of normality in what has been a challenging year? Hopefully the latter.

What has been the bit of normality in your life that has provided you with comfort?

#carpoollinelaw #northpoleexpressgrapevine @visitgrapevine #dallasmomblogger #dallasbloggers #grapevinetx #christmascapitaloftexas
Just finished Emma Donoghue’s latest novel, The Just finished Emma Donoghue’s latest novel, The Pull of the Stars. An urban hospital overrun by victims of a pandemic. Medical supplies and personnel in short supply. Face masks common place in the street. Marginalized people disproportionately impacted.

2020 and Covid-19? No, 1918 and influenza.

Written pre-Covid, the parallels between the Spanish Flu and Covid are unreal.

A great read, if not a little unnerving. What are you reading?

#dallasbloggers #thepullofthestars #dallasbloggers #mombloggers #lawyermoms #carpoolinelaw #emmadonoghue
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