WOW-less Wednesday

So today is the day I've set aside this week to clean house.  A pretty "wow-less" day if you ask me!  Blah! Thankfully the laundry is done, but I still dread these days. You'd think the "type A" in me would overcome my despise for getting on my knees and cleaning bathrooms and dusting, etc., but no sadly it does not.
As I write this I'm reminded of something I saw on tv not too long ago. Have you ever seen that show "Undercover Boss" on CBS?? If not, I highly recommend it... it's very interesting, funny, and I always end up crying at some point - I know, I'm such a softie!  Ha!  Anyway, one of the episodes was about the waste management company and on one of his days under cover the CEO accompanied a guy that cleans the "port-a-pottys" at the Texas State Fair. What a job right?? Ewwww! I hate to even use those, much less CLEAN them... YUCK! But this man did it with such enthusiasm, had such a passion for his job, and felt he was blessed to be living the "American dream" by providing for his family!!! Who knew that a janitor who cleaned nasty temporary toliets would think they were living the American DREAM!!! WOW!!! That puts my grace-less attitude in perspective! I am humbled and embarassed for my pride. I am also so grateful I was reminded of that in this very moment. My attitude has changed and I am once again thankful and can see the blessings I have more clearly... it's amazing how quickly our eyes and judgment are jaded.

You know another thing I was reminded of when I was thinking of hidden blessings is one of the great things about getting up in the mornings. I must admit I woke up MUCH more sluggish and took the kids to school in my more typical pajama attire today (thank goodness I don't have to get out! LOL!). But if it weren't for me taking the kids to school I would miss out on seeing the sunrise 5 days a week (trust me, this mamma sleeps in on Saturday & Sunday!!)! It's absolutely beautiful and more times than not it's when I have my "quiet time" (even though 9 times out of 10 Chloe is chattering in the back seat.). This is a horrible representation of how beautiful it really is, but it was the best I could do, and just in case you're wondering... YES, I was stopped at a stop sign when I took this! LOL!

Well, time to get my day and the cleaning started!  Our pork loin is already brining too!  So excited about that reward tonight!  You can bet I'll let you know how that turns out! LOL!  Time to turn this "wow-less" Wednesday around!