The King of Rest Decrees No More Fridge Sleeping

Restonic #KingofRest

Since I was a teenager, I’ve had the most incredible superpower in the world: Sleep. Yeah, yeah. I know, anybody can sleep. But I made it a work of art.

On weekends, I never even realized there was a world before noon. When I went off to college, I skillfully chose my classes so that the earliest I ever had to be out the door was 11:40. Even on our honeymoon in Hawaii, I slept the mornings away, despite the absolute gorgeousness of nature waiting for me and my new bride right outside our hotel room.

Yes, sleep is in my blood. But then… well, then Allie and I did something crazy. We willingly sought out the one thing that can absolutely crush sleep. The Kryptonite, if you will, to my life-long superpower.

We had children.

Yes, I love my kids and am beyond thankful that they sleep through the night now. But once those little buggers enter this world, your sleeping habits of old are completely history.

Nowadays, I work full time, come home for a quick dinner and some time with the family, then it’s upstairs to my home office to work on my blog or other freelance writing assignments. Mix in the regular craziness of life, helping the kids with schoolwork, exercising, attending school concerts, etc., and once the weekends hit, I am beyond exhausted.

These days, I’m just not getting a full restful night’s sleep. That’s definitely not good because that leads to an exhausted me in the morning which makes me cranky (You won’t like me when I’m cranky!) and more prone to stress. And that just feeds the awful cycle over and over.

The silver lining to this, though, is that I’ve learned to embrace the pure joy of napping. In fact, I pride myself in the fact that I can (and do) nap anywhere and everywhere I can. I’d even go so far as to claim the title of King of Rest!

Don’t believe me? Follow me on a normal day of napping, won’t you?

#KingofRest

Sure my eyes are always bigger than my stomach. But apparently napping is even bigger than my eyes.

#KingofRest

I don’t know why I bother doing laundry since I’ll just need to do another load by the time I wake up.

#KingofRest

You seriously can’t blame me for napping at the movies. Dads have been doing that for years, only now it’s almost impossible NOT to fall asleep since they’ve made the chairs soooo comfy.

#KingofRest

Unpacking groceries from my car is exhausting. Sometimes I just need a little cat nap to recharge.

#KingofRest

My favorite room in the house is the pantry. Stocked with so many tasty snacks, it’s tough to avoid. Though I try to be quiet so the kids don’t hear and… well, that’s when I generally just pass out.

#KingofRest

Okay, even I’ll admit it’s pretty sad that a grown man can’t even go get the mail without passing out for a quick nap

#KingofRest

And after a long hard day of napping, nothing beats a nice, relaxing nap on the couch. I’m usually so wiped that I don’t even bother cleaning off the couch first.

So yeah, I feel justified in being the self-proclaimed #KingofRest! I do, however, understand the incredible importance of a powerfully good night’s sleep. It’ll reduce my morning crankiness so I’ll be loads nicer to my family and co-workers. I’ll be more functional at work all day. I’ll be more helpful to Allie and the kids. I’ll even have loads more energy so I can exercise, run around with the boys and even help make dinner. Okay, maybe I’ll just eat the dinner. But I’ll eat it with gusto!

Restonic

One of the best ways to get a good night’s sleep? Get yourself a great mattress. Restonic mattresses are handmade with better quality materials and more attention to every little detail than their competitors’ comparably priced mattresses.

Restonic mattresses are like magic. They let your body stay in one position longer throughout the night, so you aren’t tossing and turning so much. You’ll slip into a deeper and more restful sleep.

I mean, Restonic’s tagline is “Supporting Dreams.” I can’t think of a cooler, more representative imagery than that! And as part of a blog campaign with Life of Dad, Restonic is choosing to lay the official title of King of Rest on one dad blogger, rewarding them with a Restonic mattress of their own.

I’ve already given myself the title, but feel I certainly deserve it. I mean, I do love my naps but sleeping in the bathtub definitely isn’t great for my back.

Restonic Mattress

And since Restonic are incredibly nice and generous folks (see what a good night’s sleep can do for your soul?), they’re giving away a queen-sized mattress to one lucky reader!

By entering below, anybody has the chance to win a queen sized HealthRest® Mattress from Restonic.  Invest in your health with one of Restonic’s HealthRest® Brio™ Mattresses. Layered with latex and TempaGel® by Restonic and supported with a Trucomfort core™, a healthy, supportive night’s sleep is yours for the taking.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Restonic Logo

Visit Restonic.com

Follow Restonic: Facebook | Twitter | Sleep Blog

Disclosure: I have partnered with Life of Dad   and Restonic Mattress for this promotion.

145 thoughts on “The King of Rest Decrees No More Fridge Sleeping”

  1. My mattress is so old and lumpy that I started sleeping on the couch. I would move back to my bedroom if I could get a new mattress. My kids and I cracked up at this blog post, your pictures are awesome!

    Reply
  2. I need a new mattress because mine is ancient. It’s over 20 years old and has so many lumps I can’t find a good place to rest.

    Reply
  3. We would love a new Restonic mattress because our current mattress is showing it’s age i.e. starting to sag where it should be supporting our back(s) !

    Reply
  4. Pure and simply I need a new queen size mattress because my teenage granddaughter has moved in with me and I need a mattress for her in the guest room! this would be such a blessing!!

    Reply
  5. I SO need a new mattress! My current (queen sized) mattress I inherited from a smoker. I long to have a mattress that is new and comfy too!

    Reply
  6. I have a twin size matress from when i was a kid… i am now 31. It is about 20+ years old. I dont know the last time i had a good nights rest.

    Reply
  7. Ok, this post was hilarious. And totally relatable! I need a new mattress because the current one I have is not helpful for my back issues.

    Reply
  8. My husband and I finally gave in and bought us a new set of mattresses after having the same ones for almost 10 years. Unfortunately all we could afford was another cheap set. The box spring has already broken and the bed sags in the middle. My back is screaming for a new mattress.

    Reply
  9. We actually need a new mattress because the pillowtop we have is 10yrs old and cannot be rotated and is sagging extremely bad. Not to mention it’s hot to sleep on in the summertime and ughhh don’t get me started on the trapped odors of the dadgum thing 🙁 !

    Reply
  10. I need a new mattress because it is past time to replace the one I have. I would love a new mattress that is comfortable so that I can sleep better.

    Reply
  11. I recently had bypass surgery and only can sleep on my back. I was never a back sleeper and become uncomfortable not being able to change positions. So I when I read your review about the Restonic keeping you comfortable longer and minimizing tossing & turning it sounds like exactly what I need!

    Reply
  12. i need a new mattress because the mattress we have now is so old and out of shape. it is hard to get a good nights rest on it.

    Reply
  13. My husband and I both wake up with neck and backaches. I know it’s our old mattress causing it. We really need a new one.

    Reply
  14. My mattress is a hand me down from my parents and it’s at least 20 years old. I’d love to have a new one and get a good night’s sleep!

    Reply
  15. We need a new mattress because ours is so uncomfortable and we can’t afford a new one. Every morning I wake up to back pain. Our mattress is a hand-me-down from my husband’s parents who passed away.

    Reply
  16. Haha this was hilarious. Looks like me napping anywhere I can in the few minutes I can do it. I had another baby girl mid April so I’m exhausted all over again.

    I’d love to win because we have 3 kids (all girls). All 3 have co-slept with us at some point, so kids being kids…there’s been quite a few accidents. That’s so gross to even think about on the mattress, but accidents happen.

    Reply
  17. I need a new mattress because of the groove imprinted on my side of the bed. My wife’s side sits high and plush while my portion has a double body imprint from 10 years of compressing me to the edge.

    Reply
  18. I need a new mattress because mine is caving inwards!!! It also sucks because it’s not very supportive

    Reply
  19. We need a new mattress because our old one was 15+ yrs. old, we recently threw it away because it hurt to sleep on it. Springs were going into our sides and backs. I thought we’d have a new one by now, but they’re so expensive! Now, my husband has been sleeping on the couch and I’ve been sleeping with my 12 yr. old, sad but true.

    Reply
  20. This would be for my mother. At the age of 60+ she is a dedicated mail carrier and often complains about pains from carrying mail. She has an old mattress and I know a nice new comfortable will help ease some of the pain and help her get a better sleep at night because she really deserves that and more.

    Reply
  21. My mattress is quite old and I’ve been wanting to redecorate the bedroom but there’s no point in buying a new comforter if the mattress isn’t any good.

    Reply
  22. our mattress is old my back hurts but mostly between my shoulders and i do need a new bed love a new one old bed are just awful to have

    Reply
  23. This new mattress would be perfect for us. My husband has a very hard time sleeping through the night and I’m sure a new mattress this perfect would certainly help him sleep. Thanks

    Reply
  24. Well, to be honest, I have never had a NEW bed. They’ve all been used by someone else. Currently, my bed is sagging to say the least. As someone who deals with sleep issues and muscle issues, I need a good nights sleep and not a fight of how on Earth am I gonna fall asleep without sliding to the middle of my bed.

    Reply
  25. I can feel the coils in our mattress and they feel like they are going to come through and poke me in the back. It is the most uncomfortable bed I have ever slept on.

    Reply
  26. In all honesty, I don’t PERSONALLY need a new mattress; I got a Tempurpedic not too long ago, though it’s a full, not a queen. But I’m thinking ahead to the somewhere-in-the-future. My boyfriend and I are thinking to buy a house someday, one with 2 or 3 bedrooms, and they’re going to need mattresses! We don’t want our guests sleeping on the floor! Haha

    Reply
  27. I need a new mattress because we have had the same one for over 10 years. I actually got it long before I married my husband, back when I was a college student! Back then it wasn’t even a “nice” mattress, it came from a big box store.

    Reply
  28. I think we all need new mattresses here at my house. I know my husband has complained recently that the matters isn’t working well for him and my older DD well I rested on her bed the other day while chatting with her in her room and OUCH I was surprised it was such a hard bed. Didn’t used to be so.

    Reply
  29. We have had the same mattress for 20 years!!! I would say it is time for a new one. LOL.
    Thank you for the chance.

    Reply
  30. I need a new mattress because right now I am sleeping in a recliner. I am saving up for a mattress but I am not quit there yet.

    Reply
  31. We are downsizing and I am getting new furniture. I sure would love to have a new mattress to put on my new bed!

    Reply
  32. I need a new mattress because mine is just plain OLD and it is worn out. I have hip, back and neck problems and it just does not help to have an old, worn out mattress. This sure would help me to get a good nights sleep.

    Reply
  33. I’ll immediately clutch your rss feed as I can not in finding your email
    subscription link or newsletter service. Do you have any? Please
    let me understand so that I may subscribe.
    Thanks.

    Reply
  34. It’s appropriate time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy.
    I’ve read this post and if I could I desire to suggest you some interesting things or tips.
    Perhaps you could write next articles referring to this article.
    I desire to read even more things about it!

    Reply
  35. Our mattress is old. My husband bought it before we even met, which was over 11 year ago. And with two young boys – there have been a few accidents on it to. It’s overdue to replace it!

    Reply
  36. My husband and I have bad backs and hips and we have an old uncomfortable mattress that does not do either of us good.

    Reply
  37. I NEED a new mattress, too! Ours is 15 years old and looks even older! I don’t sleep upstairs because it hurts my back so much and my boyfriend sleeps like the dead so he doesn’t care. Either a new bed or a new boyfriend??? Decisions.

    Reply
  38. I need a new mattress because my current one is OLLLLLD! And, I need all the help getting a good nights sleep that I can get!

    Reply
  39. We need a new mattress for our guest bedroom– especially since I have my best friend from college and her hubby coming soon!

    Reply
  40. This would be perfect for my son’s room. There’s still a single mattress in there that’s too small for him.

    Reply
  41. A new mattress would be so fantastic. My husband and I sleep on an old, full size mattress. Good sleep is so important and I think a new larger mattress would make it a lot easier to get those zzzzzs!

    Reply
  42. I finally realized that since I sleep on my side, my current mattress is too hard for me to be comfortable. I need one that better conforms to my body sleeping on my side.

    Reply
  43. My current mattress has seen a slew of non-potty-trained toddlers and incontinent dogs in its thirty-year life. It probably qualifies as a biological weapon under the Geneva convention by this time.

    Reply
  44. omg, I laughed so hard. hilarious!!!!

    I have a toddler. life is HARD. I need a new mattress sooooooooooo badly!!!!!

    Reply
  45. I need a new mattress as mine is over due to be replaced. Mozart, our little dog doesn’t even like that mattress any more.

    Reply
  46. Our current mattress is about 12 years old. It’s just not comfortable, and I sometimes find myself tossing and turning for an hour or more before I fall asleep!

    Reply
  47. This would be wonderful for us. Worst experiences ever with the current mattress! I cannot even sleep pain free for over 3 hours!

    Reply
  48. Our mattress is 14 years old and it’s starting to become uncomfortable to sleep on. I always roll towards my husband and into the middle of the bed – it’s awful! Thanks for the chance to win!

    Reply
  49. We just bought a new mattress to replace our 25+ year old one, yea…YUCK! Anyway my son needs a mattress because right now he sleeps on a futon that he told me he broke the other day, he said this time he wants a bed. Five years ago he argued for that futon. Go figure. Anyway this kid nedds a good night sleep. That’s why we need a mattress

    Reply
  50. I need a new mattress because the one I have is from high school. It has grooves worn into my body’s shape from all the years. I hate to say how long ago that was, but let’s just say it’s more than 8. More than double 8. More than triple 8. Let’s stop there, shall we?

    Reply
  51. I love this post and your photos, Andrew! <3

    As for why I need this mattress: I am ashamed to admit how long it's been that we've had our present mattress over 18 years. It is pitiful and I know it’s why I have chronic backaches anymore. 🙁 I would love to win this mattress. Thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  52. Love the pix of you sleeping!! You look about as comfortable in them as I do in my bed since my mattress is over 15 years old and sagging in weird spots.

    Reply
  53. Your photos are WAY too funny! Our mattress is going on 16 years. They say to “replace every 8”. Oops! Neither Hubby nor I sleep well any more.

    Reply
  54. First I absolutely love your photos, had me laughing and waiting to see what was next. Favorite is the one of you on the couch on top of the boys, their expressions. hehe. Okay, I definitely need a new mattress, when we moved back to Indiana I bought the kids’ mattresses but not us. I haven’t had a new mattress in over 5 years. Eeek! Currently our bed is sinking in at the middle and I sleep on the edge because during the middle of the night my 3 yr old apparently comes into the room. So yeah I need a new one to keep up with that little man during the day.

    Reply
  55. I need a new mattress desparately! The one I have now, is old, falling apart, lumpy, and sagging everywhere.. Oh, wait……..that’s me!

    Reply
  56. I can’t even imagine what sleeping on a good mattress is like. I won’t even comment about ours. It’s funny, my dad always said, “you spend half your life sleeping and half your life in walking/standing. You should spend good money on a bed and shoes.”. Mattresses are hard to buy because you don’t know if you’ll love it. I want to love my next mattress though…..

    Reply
  57. Our bed right now is a full size, and it’s broken in 3 spots and is sunken in really bad. We are about to purchase a queen size, but if I could win instead that would be awesome. Matresses are not cheap.

    Reply
  58. We desperately need a new mattress but with 4 boys there is always something that needs to be purchased first.

    Reply

Leave a Comment