Just wanted to say that you seem to have a good plan and things are seemingly going well. Your wife is trying to change her behavior, and when you tell her, she knows what is wrong. \:\) I'm glad you took our advice. She told you how she felt about the "smart" comment, and you are rethinking it and how to change. YOu guys are COMMUNICATING!!!! She is trying to respect your feelings, and you are trying to respect hers.

The bed comes today I believe. Hope that goes well.

The discussion about the car and letting that lead to more of a discussion sounds good. I really don't think she realizes how important these "other things you need" really are to you. Make her understand. AND....understand where she is coming from....work together. You guys can figure this out. THat's marriage.