I have to make the beds everyday. I know that some people think “why bother, I’m just going to get in it again and mess it up”.  Here’s the weird thing about me - Even when I’m sleeping, I have to make sure the comforter and sheet are smooth. Basically, I like to sleep in a made bed. Sometimes I make the bed while my husband is still sleeping in it. That way, he can just wake up, flip the covers over and then flip them back in place. Voila, right? That’s not strange, is it? Am I alone on this? Hello? Anyone?

I hate the sight of a messy, unmade bed, although I did read an article about dust mites and how it is sometimes good to leave a bed unmade so that the sheets and mattress have room to breathe. Dust mites. BLEEH. When I pass a room and peek in, I don’t like to see anything out of place. The beds should be made, the blinds should be straight and the toys should be put away or lined up. Now, I am not white glove clean, but it drives me crazy if things are not at least somewhat tidy.

The other day, I went into my daughter’s room and noticed she had successfully attempted to make her own bed. I didn’t even have to ask her to do it.  I can’t tell you how proud that made me. Forget learning how to read, my kid can make her own bed!