The half-day efficiency paradox

I've realized that I am more productive when I have less time and a shorter work day. On Tuesday I left early due to bad weather and worked for a while from home. I think I got so much more done at home than I would have in the office in the same amount of time. That experience really made me yearn for a part-time job, where I could balance making some cash and providing benefits for Jeremiah and me with spending time with him and keeping a house. The downside is that they don't pay full-time salaries for part-time jobs. Darn!! Then, on Friday, I decided to take the afternoon off to run some errands that have been waiting for many months and spend some "me time" shopping and getting a new haircut. It's quite the change. I'll have to post pictures soon. Getting back to my point. I only worked until noon and was very focused and task-oriented on Friday morning, probably accomplishing more than what I sometimes do in a full day. I'm not saying that I suck at working a full day but I'm really noticing how much more efficient I can be when I know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I have plenty of work to fill a full day and then some but there is a question of focus, time management, distractions, etc. This is my workday paradox.

I've also developed a new mom retail weakness. Unfortunately, it's not a cheap one. Gymboree has such cute outfits for little boys. I succumbed to temptation on Friday and bought Jeremiah a new outfit with cows on it. It was $20 on sale. I can't believe I spent that much on an outfit for him. Silly mommy! That store is going to speak to me each time I'm at the mall. Do they have an outlet?