It's not uncommon. The best of their attorneys were leaving at the end of 2 or 3 years. They were keeping the best. It's very common. In Sylvania, Steven Lubell decided his family needs meant quitting his job.
Life is short.
Your children grow very quickly. It is important to work hard for them. Provide for them a good education and a good solid life. It's important to be present and to enjoy them being there. Columnist Anna Quindlen went on leave at the New York Times when she first started having children, then arranged a schedule that allowed her to work from home.