Sunday is Linen Laundry Day

Sunday is the day I usually wash the bed linens and towels. Today, I planned to do that, but Taki spent most of the day on the bed, and when I approached, she seemed concerned, as if she felt she had done something wrong.  So, I decided to give her until 7 PM before I disturbed her.  

She did get off the bed once to eat, in the afternoon, but I missed my chance.  

Haiku spent much of the day in the closet, but came out several times to eat.  I know she wants to eat, because when I get up from where I am (sitting, usually) she heads for the kitchen.  Well, tonight about 9:15, she came looking for me, and when I followed her, she went to the bedroom and got on the bed and cried.  She was ready for the bed to be made.  

This is her thing.  She gets nervous if it gets late and the bed is not made.  Last Sunday, as I was making the bed, she burrowed under the covers for a while. (The way I have the covers spread over the pillows, the covers are not tight and there is a "cave" under the covers she can lie in.)  Tonight, she was lying on the bed as I spread the covers.  She did not stay under very long, and went back to the closet  I don't understand this, but it is her habit.

I should add that after a while, Haiku climbed on the fully made bed and settled down, quite content. 

Bed Linens

A few years ago, I purchased bed sheets and pillow cases from Bed, Bath and Beyond http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/ for my queen size bed. Even with a 20% off coupon, I paid close to $100.  I was not very pleased with the endurance of this merchandise.   A couple of years into the purchase, the elastic on one of the corners on the fitted sheet broke.  I made do.  It did not impair the functioning of the sheets.

A few nights ago, the flat sheet ripped near the seam at the top.  What the!

So, this time I purchased linens at Wal-Mart http://www.walmart.com. I normally buy the low priced option, but I decided to splurge this time, and go for the 400 thread count option.  These sheets and pillow cases are 100% Egyptian cotton but they feel like satin. It is amazing to me.

It will be interesting to me to see how long these linens endure.