A promise to Gigi

So, last Sunday we went to get some more furniture for Gigi at Ikea (where else?). We got another shelving unit, this time only one row of 5 squares instead of 2 rows of 4. This will go on the other side of the current shelves, leaving Gigi with 21 total "cubbies" for her toys and other treasures. Now, last time we built the first of the shelves within a day or so and the second one a couple of days later. This time the box has sat in the hall all week. Yesterday, Denise asked me to build the new shelf and I did not do it...all night that I was home. I was VERY tired, having been up since 5:30am and having had a very rough day. Not that I went to bed any earlier than I normally do. I did push the box inside the bedroom to do it, but I never even opened it. Just could not get the energy going.

So, I want to make a promise to my little girl. No matter how early I may get up or how hard I work, I will never be too tired to spend time with you or to do whatever it takes to make you happy. So often we find ourselves getting into a busy time in our careers where it seems we are living to work, but I know that it is supposed to be the other way around. We are supposed to work to support our lives and ensure we can attain the needs of our family. I promise I will never put my job ahead of my family and my little Gigi.

Having said that, I need to stop typing now and go take a shower. I am due in at work in less than an hour.

LOL