There’s a puzzling habit my children have that I simply cannot wrap my head around. It’s more perplexing than their refusal to wear a coat in sub-zero temperatures or their aversion to eating the crusts of grilled cheese sandwiches.
They don’t use a top sheet.
I first noticed this peculiar trend when they transitioned to larger beds. I would diligently wash their sheets, meticulously making the beds until they looked like something out of a magazine. This ritual was passed down from my mother, and there’s a unique satisfaction that comes from sinking into a freshly made bed. Plus, it brings a sense of order to the chaos that is my kids’ rooms.
Yet, every time I checked on them, the top sheet would be crumpled at the foot of the bed, forcing me to expend energy rearranging it. If I can’t bear the thought of a bunchy sheet around my legs while trying to sleep, how can they tolerate it? Why aren’t they relishing this experience the same way I did? What gives?
Not only that, but how can they forgo that protective layer between their bodies and the comforter? It’s a sleeping method I just can’t understand. Each time I rummaged through their bedding, I unearthed hidden treasures, only to be told that they simply didn’t like the top sheet because it didn’t stay in place.
I dismissed their claims because I wholeheartedly believe in the top sheet. It has saved me countless hours of laundry on those hot nights when I can’t fathom being fully covered. All I need to do is remove the pillowcases, strip the sheets, and I’m set. How’s that for a life hack?
However, now that my kids are teenagers and capable of handling their own tasks, they remove their top sheets after just one night of trying to sleep with them. This means I now find myself washing their comforters or duvets every week. It seems I’ve officially retired from being the household laundry expert, as they can now deal with that self-imposed burden themselves, allowing me more time to enjoy my life because I continue to use a top sheet.
Gradually, they may come to appreciate my perspective and join the “#teamflatsheet” before the next week rolls around and it’s time to change the beds. If we’re going to toss something aside, shouldn’t it be the fitted sheet? Those can be quite the hassle.
On second thought, I can’t imagine living without it either. The mere idea of lying on a bed without a fitted sheet properly in place makes me uneasy.
Label me old-fashioned or tell me I’m wasting my time, but I stand by my choice: I love my sheets — all of them.
What are your thoughts on this crucial topic?
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In conclusion, the debate over top sheets versus no top sheets may seem trivial, but it reflects deeper preferences and habits in our lives. Whether you’re Team Top Sheet or not, it’s essential to find what makes you comfortable in your space.