To think my mum is wrong!

[Toddlerteaplease]

(Lighthearted) My parents spare room is really hot, so I asked if they had a thinner blanket. I said I like to be covered as the monsters will get me. She says that’s rubbish!!

A blanket won't save you when you have to get out of bed during the night and the monster under the bed grabs you by the ankle.

Your Mum should know better.

You are absolutely right about the monsters but you forget to mention that your ears must always be covered by your hair at night, otherwise earwigs crawl in your ears and build a nest.

The thought of sleeping without any cover is nightmarish. Even on the hottest nights I need at least a sheet between me and the monsters. Sometimes I have my legs and lower torso out if im boiling… but always ALWAYS cover the neck and ears!!!!!

You’re absolutely right. Only a teddy bear is a guaranteed defence.

sometimes you just have to chance getting out of bed, i find sharing a bed with a dog is a good weapon against potential monsters who might grab my ankles!

Your Mother is one of the monsters. I think your Father may be too.
Get the sheet OP.
Get ALL the sheets.

Good luck.

He is wrong. Everyone knows a thin sheet or duvet or blanket protects from monsters.

I also cannot sleep without some sort of blanket or sheet.

The Ankle Grabbing Monster is coming for all you false bravado, blustering types. Your little Fido won't save you then.

DH and I always argue about who’s going to get up and shut the en-suite door cos monsters

Oo No, I hadn’t. Although she’s definitely In league with my cat who is also staying. I’ve been demoted to second best human. And they are plotting.

I have found my people.

You're being ridiculous. Everyone knows monsters live in the wardrobe and a blanket on the bed will make no difference.

…from the monsters???

Love this!

Open their front doors??? Surely not? They can’t be Mumsnet Monsters then!

It will - monsters are allergic to blankets, I think???

That's just my cat. Git.

I’m in my 50s, I am always covered when I sleep so that nosfurato (saw it when I was a kid) can’t get me. I’m still here so it proves it works!

You're trying to prevent the monsters getting you & yet you still come on Monsters Net to articulate your fears & accuse your mum (monster) of being wrong!?

They'll devour you for this... watch out OP!! ;)

First post nails it.

Exactly you need to show these mums whose boss

Your father knows nothing.

Not only do I have to have something over me in order to sleep, but the windows have to be shut to keep the monsters out.

I’m never going to be able to sleep tonight now

In all seriousness, monsters are only interested in your feet. Just make sure they're covered and you'll be fine 🙄

Sweet dreams, y'all.