Recently someone asked why do we make our bed? I gave it some thought as I have recently been making my own bed daily, in spite of regularly going back into it for a nana nap. Here's a few thoughts on why I use my precious spoons to make my bed.
Physically its more comfortable to sleep in.
Psychologically its more inviting.
It makes the room visually more esthetically pleasing.
The bed's the centrepiece of the room like in a painting.
It gives the illusion of order and calm.
It uplifts my spirits when I come into my bedroom.
With fibromyalgia, angina and back problems, I make mine but often get back in it. So I remake it.
When I make it, I don't get on my knees as they are broken and I do not do hospital bed mitred corners. I pull up my top sheet, then turn back the minky blankets. With arthritic hands, the only tucks I do are at the bottom of the bed to secure the bedding...
But, being honest, I sometimes let it go when I have a fibro flare- being satified that the sheets and bedding is clean. But the majority of times, my beds are made.
Beds are more comfortable made up or at least straightened and are more than a place to sleep.
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After Covid, Beloved Husband and i decided to switch to hospital beds instead of our king sized. I must admit, they are so much easier to make up in the mornings! But - we have quilts instead of bedspreads. At times the look reminds me of army beds, except for the cheerful quilt colors. No, they don’t match, but I have plans for new quilts. Thanks so much for posting. I don’t Comment often enough, and you are much more appreciated than I make it sound. God bless and keep you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Grammy. So are they two separate beds or a hospital double? I may investigate these for Chris and I. God bless you, my friend.
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