Abstract: A bedding apparatus having a waterproof, washable, reusable first sheet with pockets that depend from a central portion is provided. The central portion protects bed linen and the mattress of a bed, while the pockets are dimensioned and adapted to depend therefrom adjacent to the bed for arm's length storage. The bedding apparatus may also include at least one generally coextensive second sheet to provide comfort for a user as well as a medium from personalizing the bedding apparatus.