On the way home as I converted from Arizona injury and wrongful death attorney to mom of 7, my 5 year old Talia asked me if she and her siblings were having a babysitter today. I told Talia that she was having a babysitter and she then asked me who it was who would be babysitting. I told her I wasn’t going to tell her but that the babysitter had a nice name. Of course, there was no babysitter… it was me. Although sitting here after doing work for a few hours, I am thinking I should have had a babysitter as I have yelled at the kids 1,000 times in the last few hours that “doors are not toys” as the kids slammed the doors while playing hide and seek. That’s what happens when you are a personal injury attorney – everything in site turns into a dangerous thing.
Anyways, a few hours later Talia came up to me to inquire why the babysitter had not come and what was her name. She went through the long list of babysitter names (when you have 7 children you need a never ending supply of babysitters). I then told her the babysitter’s name was Alexis (myself) to which she responded, “That’s an ugly name. You should have been called Kathy.”
I would like to thank Talia for insulting my name, spilling food all over my comforter, and having an accident on my bed as well. Aren’t 5 year olds the greatest? 
I guess it serves me right for ignoring her while I responded to all my work e-mails on a Friday night.
I will be updating the blog more. The last month we were very busy, including a trial regarding clients who had been in a car accident (we won!) so I didn’t have time to write that much. If you haven’t already signed up for the contest of the month – it’s the “Best Mom” contest and you can win up to $200.00. The winner of the “Best Teacher” contest was so excited that when she screamed of happiness when she found out she won, my employee next to me heard her. It was fun to surprise her with her being the winner. She is planning a surprise for the best teacher that she nominated.
Remember, if you know a friend, family member or co-worker who has been in a car accident or who has sustained an injury or lost a loved one from the negligence of a third party, have them give us a call.
