A Good Night's Sleep

When is the last time you purchased a new bed? For us, it was 13 years ago when we first got married. Truth be told, it was before we got married. Lou picked one out and bought it, and I made him promise not to sleep on it until we were married and I was living in MD with him! He tells me he never did ... and I believe him! Well, it's one of those purchases you HATE to make but have to. Our old one was squeaky and creaky and generally getting into bad shape. So we researched and bought one at Sleepy's (which was actually a good experience!) After giving us a computerized test and virtual "body scan," they led us to the $4000 mattress that suited us perfectly. Lou quickly informed them that we would need something in a much different (and lesser) price range, and away we went mattress shopping. The funniest part is that they make you lay on all these mattresses ... you feel quite foolish, but that is the only way to pick one that works for you. We decided on a firm model with a quilted pillow top made into the top layer of mattress, and I must say, it is amazingly soft and comfy! It has individually wrapped coils too, which means that when Lou moves, I shouldn't feel it. Amazing, if you ask me. They kept talking about mattress technology at the store, and now I am sold and believe that yes indeed there is a technological component to new mattresses. It is also a good 8 inches higher than our old one ... which is sitting in the garage. If anyone knows of anyone who might need a used king set, let me know ! The garbage men are coming for it Monday unless I hear otherwise! For the last two nights, we have put our kids to sleep, cleaned up downstairs, and just hung out on our new bed!!!