every night i read in bed before falling asleep.  it helps me wind down and gets my brain to stop thinking so much. recently, with the cooler-than-usual weather in TX, while reading in bed, my arms and hands get cold.  naturally, i just keep switching arms.  one arm holds book, other arm gets tucked under the blanket...switch. so that goes on for a while until i'm sleepy or my arms get tired. this method has worked well so far with the current book since it is not the size/weight of a brick (hardcover, less than 1 pound). but with the last book and book before that (both paperback each weighing over 2 pound...one closer to 3 pounds), there have been moments where cold arms/fingers have caused the books to slip out of my grip and fall on my face.  i have on more than one occassion wished for something to just cover my arms/hands while i read in bed. i know what you guys are thinking:

so as i scanned twitter this a.m., and i see this tweet from clotilde of the blog chocolate & zucchini:

maybe this will be my next "home improvement" investment...after floor to ceiling shelving, wall artwork, and paiting my kitchen cabinets.  better yet, i wonder if my mommy could create one from an old duvet cover...