My Sleep Number

So we've only got about three weeks left of our three month adventure in Germany, and I've been thinking a lot about what I'll miss most when we're back home... 

I'll certainly miss not having to drive. We haven't been in a car since we left Minnesota and it is so nice to be able to get around without joining the masses on the road. We simply walk everywhere, or hop on the train. In four hours we can be in Paris. In three hours we can be in Brussels. In 6 hours we're in Berlin. It's great! 

And I've mentioned this before but the best part about this is that the dogs can hop on board too, as long as you pay the doggy fare. What a huge difference it would make in our lives if the buses and light rail in Minneapolis allowed Gus and Charly to ride. 

Todd Edelman at Green Idea Factory has been working on promoting "Dogs on Board" in the United States and Canada. Allowing dogs on buses and trains could reduce congestion on the road, save us money, and make riding public transportation a more convenient and viable option for those of us who own pets. There are plenty of ways to make sure buses and trains remain safe and comfortable means of transit. Surely if Europe can do it we can do it too...

I'll tell you what I won't miss though... my European bed. I just can't wait to get home and get into my Sleep Number Bed. Swear to god, it's the best bed I've ever slept on. Since we arrived here in Germany I've been having quite a bit of back pain, which I used to have but got rid of by buying a Sleep Number bed. And the money we spent on that bed was well worth it, because the acute pain I was having in my lower back immediately went away. Here we're sleeping on a regular old mattress, and the lower back pain has unfortunately returned. I can't wait to get home and get a good night's sleep again!

Speaking of Sleep Number, Select Comfort is coming out with a Sleep Number Pet Bed, so you and your buddy can both get your beauty sleep. The Sleep Number Pet Bed is adjustable for comfort and support, making it ideal for older dogs or dogs with arthritis or other health issues. It's also covered in a soft micro-suede waterproof outer layer which is super durable and easy to clean. Why not give your pet the same luxury and comfort you enjoy from your Sleep Number bed!