Committed: The Ties that Bond
with Angella Dykstra
I'm a mom of three, a professional accountant, and an amateur photographer and writer. I am not a marriage expert. But my husband and I take "Til death do us part" seriously, and here I'll be sharing how we keep our marriage strong while we both do that insane work-life juggle.
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I was out for dinner with a few of my girlfriends two weeks ago to celebrate the birthday of one of them. Towards the end of the evening, one of the girls mentioned that she couldn’t wait to get home so she could get naked. We all remarked that she must have a happy sex life. She agreed that she did, but she was just referring to crawling under her sheets, sans clothing. She asked if we slept in the buff or not.
I used to, back before we had kids, and I loved it too. But then babies came and with them, leaking mammary glands that needed to be covered. There was also all of the getting up in the night and who wants to fumble for a robe or something when you’re running on no sleep? As my kids got older I stuck with wearing pajamas and now that my oldest boy is old enough to be scarred for life by remember the sight of me if he sees me naked, I’m not about to sleep in the nude anymore.
For the record, I don’t wear a big old-fashioned nightie with a high neck or anything. I have cute winter jammies and a summer tank and shorts that I don after my husband and I have “fun time” and before I drift off to sleep.
How about you? Do you sleep in the buff?
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Nooooooooooooo. Just no. And my reason is probably silly, but I spent summers up north in the country and was always traumatized by the thought of a fly or spider crawling on my while I’m asleep. And NAKED.
I also often think about what would happen if a fire broke out and I had to stand around on the sidewalk in my birthday suit.
Sherry | July 27th, 2011 at 10:37 am
No. but I usually just sleep in undies and a tank-top (which is new thanks to the mammaries.) Once in awhile I’ll wear shorts as well, but for now, I just handle all the midnight baby stuff sans pants. I suppose one day, when she’s older, I’ll have to wear pants, but for now? Nah.
Home Sweet Sarah | July 27th, 2011 at 11:36 am
We’re naked sleepers over here. Helps that we’re kid-less I guess!
sizzle | July 27th, 2011 at 11:52 am
I used to, before kids, bu it’s undies and a nursing tank for now. Little baby man sleeps (and eats) with me so it’s convenient and not too hot. Avelyn is three and has a very healthy relationship with nudity (ha!) so she doesn’t care what I have on or off. HOWEVER-a few mornings ago I heard her yell from the other room while my MIL was waking up, “Nana! You’re not wearing panties!” and learned she doesn’t wear them to sleep and I can tell you, I’m 30 and I’m pretty sure I’M scarred for life by this detail. Things to think about in the future…
HoboMomma | July 27th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
I usually wear something to sleep in. There are exeptions
Love reading from the other side!
Heather | July 27th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
I sleep in the buff for now but I imagine that will change when I have children. I can’t imagine trying to find something to cover up with getting up in the night.
I have contemplated what to do if a fire or something broke out and I had to get out quickly. I’d probably take blankets with me if I didn’t have time to throw on clothes. I’m sure the neighbors would enjoy that sight.
K | July 27th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
I never have! I get too cold
Hannah | July 27th, 2011 at 5:21 pm
I’ve never been able to sleep naked. It just doesn’t work. I pretty much always sleep in a sports (nursing) bra and grannie pannies.
Mrs. Wilson | July 28th, 2011 at 12:09 am
Same as you. Before kids I always slept naked. Now, I just can’t. Even if I try. What happens if I need to get up in a hurry?
Danica | July 28th, 2011 at 12:15 am
If it is summer, and my daughter is at her dad’s for the weekend, absolutely! I’ve been known to pull the shades, lock the doors and walk around the house au naturel. It is a freeing feeling, but only when alone.
Mich | July 28th, 2011 at 10:29 am
I sleep naked and love it. I do keep my robe on the chair next to the bed for any nightime stumbling around dealing with kiddos or whatnot. Tho half the time I don’t bother with it.
monstergirlee | July 28th, 2011 at 1:23 pm