Solo Vacation

Have you ever taken a vacation alone? I did exactly that for my best friend's wedding last year, and while it was tough to be away from Baby Bee (for the very first time), it was great to have a few days to myself. Although, I must confess that I found it challenging to think of something to do on that first evening, since I didn't have to feed or put my little one to bed by 8pm.

The concept of the "mom-cation" is not new, but I don't think that it has to be only for mothers who need some personal time... doesn't everyone need personal time? Think about it: what better way to get all of the benefits of doing whatever you want, whenever you want, than on vacation by yourself?

Would to take a solo vacation, and if so, where would you go?

Sole Society

I have always wanted a dog. When I was a baby, we had one... A cairn terrier named Buffy. To my surprise, we were blessed with a new puppy about 5 months ago.

Continuing with the "B" theme, our new puppy is actually Baby Bee. I thought only puppies ate shoes! Truly, she chews on everything. Ah, the glories of teething!

Bee's Birthday

The cliche is true... Kids grow up really fast. It seems nearly impossible that one whole year has passed since Baby Bee was born.

Little Pleasures

The peachy glow that filters through the window each morning

Glam-tastic golden flats with edgy, spiky ankle straps

Fresh flowers to remind me that spring isn't too far away

Baby Bee's sweet little fingers and toes

Pretty stationery with my new favorite symbol on it

Forget Me Not Necklaces

I have never really been that big on jewelry, especially necklaces.  Yet, over the years, my collection of baubles has grown substantially.  From cheeky faux pearls, to Chanel-inspired chains, there's a lot going on. 

Cold Shoulder

Having a cold is the worst. I started feeling symptoms about 10 days ago, and so did my hubby. We kept our fingers crossed that Baby Bee would stay healthy, and she did, for a while.

On Thursday morning, she had a runny nose, and then her symptoms over the next few days grew worse. This was her very first cold, and so you can just imagine how troubling it was to watch our normally energetic, joyful, and happily hungry baby change to a lethargic, feverish, and sad one. She wouldn't eat, and that was rough.

We looked in our parenting book, and online for what to do for her. Hubby went to several stores to find a humidifier and to Walgreens at 5am on Sunday to buy saline drops for her nose. However, I believe that your instincts and guidance from the pediatrician are the best tools at your disposal. Basically, I had to think about how I feel when I have a cold or fever: Food is the furthest thing from my mind, and all I want to do is rest.

So, that's what Bee did. She rested a lot. She nursed when she wanted, and ate a few bites of food. When we took her to the pediatrician, her fever had broken. She got a clean bill of health other than her cold, which should clear up in a few days. We bought her "baby Gatorade" (Pedialyte), and she's doing really well. Her appetite is almost back to normal, and I will breathe a huge sigh of relief once her cough is gone, and her nose stops running.

We are so thankful that she's getting better. So, my only question is, "When do I get to rest up?" I'm still sick too!

My Little Bee

Welcome to Abeille! I dedicate this first post to my baby girl, who inspired me to write this blog.  While learning the ropes as a first-time mom, I looked online for support and encouragement. I discovered some great blogs, most notably  A Cup of Jo, which always gave me a positive place to go for honest discussion about the highs and lows of motherhood.  

Now, I didn't only just want to read about being a mother... I also wanted to find out what was going on in fashion, literature, art, photography, and food.  There are heaps of great blogs out there, and instead of just reading blogs, I thought, why don't I start one? So, after several months of thinking about it, here's my mine, Abeille.