For these things, I am thankful

I am thankful for bathroom vents that pull the steam out during and after a shower. Before installation, we relied upon open windows. We had to do a lot more scrubbing than we have to now. Phew.

I am thankful for the built-ins at the top of the stairs. They're a perfect central location for towels, sheets, and tableclothes. PLUS, their location is easy to describe to my family members: "Go get the blah-dee-blah at the top of the stairs."

I am thankful that the previous owners of the house saw fit to leave the original stained glass. Sure, they're not my crests. Sure, the windows leak heat. But it's lovely and lends to a sense of history about the home.

I am thankful for the "sleep" feature on my clock radio. I can listen to 30 minutes of my favorite tunes and fall asleep, assured that it will turn off by itself.

I am thankful for the recessed lights that replaced the "quaint" reproduction lanterns that once lit our home office. Eye strain is now minimal.

I am thankful for the fuzzy beanbag thingies that I can heat for 5 minutes in the microwave every winter evening to keep me warm all night long.

I am thankful for the outlet hidden in the back of our tall bathroom cabinet. It allows us to hide the Sonicare and any other rechargeables.

I mentioned it before, but I'll say it again: I am thankful for our toilet seat with built-in seat and water warmers and bidet functionality.

I am thankful for a full set of 3 bathroom drawers to myself. All mine. Nobody else's.

I am thankful for drop-down attic access. I can pull it down anytime and go up. And dream about turning it into a skylight-lit studio...