If you’re ever in the market for a new refrigerator and you are considering a model that has the bottom-placed freezer, let me offer you one simple bit of advice:

If you have a dog who adores frozen water, think again about your choice lest you be subjected to a lifetime of “self-served” ice cubes. Funny as it may be, Jonas no longer understands that he must wait for us to get him a piece instead of just sticking his tongue into the ice bucket to grab one.

Oh, and if you’re ever a guest at my house (which I hope someday you will be), kindly refuse ice in your drinks until further notice. Gross.