One of the unmistakable signs of adulthood is getting really excited about large appliances. Kevin and I have been talking about getting a new water heater for years. Literally. The one we had held just about enough water for one of my showers. Kevin takes shorter showers, so he never had an issue. And for a long time he didn't believe that we did have an issue.
But I finally convinced him, and a few weeks ago I came home to discover that he'd gone ahead and bought a new water heater and gotten it installed while I was at work. Best Valentines Day surprise ever. Except maybe for that time he conspired with my mom and flew across the country to surprise me. What I'm saying is that I let out a very similar squeal and did that same dance when I saw the new water heater.
Life has definitely improved since the new water heater got installed. I don't have to get up half an hour before my alarm to run the hot water so I can be assured of a hot shower anymore. God, I already can't believe that was an actual thing I was doing. Moreover, the hot water doesn't suddenly cut out while I still have conditioner in my hair. I can actually fill up the tub and take baths. Our dishwasher has miraculously become a lot more efficient. No more baked on food if we don't wash the dishes before sticking them in the dishwasher anymore, which sort of defeats the whole purpose. It's almost like we got two new appliances for the price of one (and I'm sure the washer is working better, too).
The point is that we should have done this years ago.
And hopefully this will motivate us to tackle the rest of the house to-do list.
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