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!!

What about spiders and their willies? Or is that only a worry if you’ve left washing outside?

@BunnyRuddingtonthey don’t bother me. I leave my washing out all the time

Spiders wiping their willies on me is officially a new unlocked fear. 🫤

A cover is safer to be sure. However so long as none of your limbs hang out lower than the mattress you'll probably be ok. Monsters can only grab out from below the bed. They can't climb up so staying within the bed should keep you totally safe (I firmly believe this and have my whole 50 years)

Agree completely also I won’t dangle my leg over the edge of the bed for the same reason 👿

Nah- they only slide their arms out to grab your ankles.

I hadn’t thought of that…

Ok!

YANBU - Your parents are the Monsters here!

I like to be covered but I also get hot. I take the duvet out of its cover and just sleep under the cover.

Yes - they are outdoors. Spiders that drag their willies are too scared of the monsters to come indoors.

I think you'll be safe from monsters but the mosquitos will get you if you are uncovered.

Did no one’s mum ever teach them that monsters have REALLY bad eye sight and don’t realise something is underneath a cover? Thats why ALL covers work - they can’t see you under it!

That’s very reassuring! Thank you

Sorry I meant to quote @DonnaSueWeloveyou

I've never said this on Mumsnet before but LTBs! That is shocking.

What's that @BunnyRuddington ?
Spiders willies ? On my washing? Helpm'god 😲😃

Well, yes

When you leave your washing out overnight, it gets darked on and spiders drag their willies across it as they look for mates

I have a monster deterrent. It's a DH. His snoring scares the monsters and they retreat.

My DH says exactly this when I don’t sleep in covers, but he made me sleep by the door so I’m the first to be hit by ghosts and robbers!

LTB!

I am a veteran of the menopausal foot hokey cokey. Most important to have it "in" before I finally go to sleep, because cat with no concept of human pain generated by affectionate claws and teeth, but also (tell nobody) monsters. Or a disembodied hand like the one in a scary film I watched once. I'm 56. YANBU.

My cat also likes pouncing on my feet. She will not play with anything else.