all over again. ??Eventually the decision to leave what was an unfulfilling work and life situation became easy. My plan to start my son in a new daycare completely fell through. I spoke with my boss who approved an unpaid leave while I figured out what I was going to do about childcare. That created an opportunity for me to take all the freelancing contacts I had and start to market myself so I could work from home as a new start up, which I called Sparrow. In the beginning I felt anxious, but hopeful. Knowing I could return to my job in a few months made it a less risky proposition than just suddenly leaving. Now I know it was the best decision I could have made. 2. What is a "typical" day like for you? Because my work fits around my family's schedule now, I start the day with my kids. I get them ready for the day and check my email once, but normally don't have time to answer emails until the afternoon. When my partner gets home, I start working -- usually three to four hours in the evening, and sometimes on weekends. I have my 2 year old son in daycare twice a week now and on those days I work from the time the kids are dropped off at school or daycare until I need to pick them up. I love that I am able to work around my family's schedule now. I sometimes