Birds really do have small brains...

...And poor eye sight. I can't figure out why I have birds smashing into my living room window at a high rate of speed at least twice a week. It isn't like I have super clean windows. I have a two year old who likes all things sticky. I am pretty sure the old guy in the house behind ours can see Sophie's hand prints on the glass and his eyes have to be 100. This makes me think about the things that I am thankful for that I take for granted.

• Windows. If it wasn't for windows I would have birds nesting and pooping in my house. I have enough on my hands with my two kids who are nesting and pooping in my house.
  
• Hair Spray. Not for the reasons you would think. In fact, there is no need for hair spray when you seldom wash your hair because there is no time. Hair spray is a great weapon against insect intruders. A few squirts and the critters are so stiff they can't get away. It keeps them at bay until John gets home to take care of them.
  
• The dishwasher. Every apartment that I lived in before we bought our house had dishwashers that barely worked. I became the dishwasher which made me start turning on my dishes. Thankfully our dishwasher works great now, so the dishes are safe.
  
• Flip-Flops or other slip on shoes. Who has time for laces?
  

All it took was the terrifying sound of a bird colliding with my window to make me reflect on these modern marvels. Who needs Thanksgiving to be thankful? Not me. I'm thankful for windows.