The End of an Era, And Random Winter Food

It's been almost two years since my husband took the 'freelance writing' dive and started working at home with me. And it's been a really fun, really lazy, really easy-going two years. We've gotten to watch closely as the Squidling mutated grew and somehow got even smarter and cuter by the day. But recently, two things popped up that forced Eddie and I to re-consider the situation:

A) Dragon Fetus 2.0
B) The oh-so-buzzed-about fall of the freelancing company we work for.

Luckily, I'm still able to write an okay number of articles and push through for partial income. But combined, we just wouldn't make enough to build up a savings before 2.0 arrives. And as someone who is very much in nesting mode already (seriously dude...I SWEPT THE FREAKING CEILING,) having a savings is not an option for matters such as this.

On the bright side though, Eddie only had to make a single phone call before he got a job, and was offered a promotion on his second or third day. (He's worked there before.) If all things go according to plan, he'll be able to return to freelancing when 2.0 comes. Things are working out great so far- we're both especially excited to have more money. Not gonna lie, we haven't been on a date in a looooooooooong time. RED LOBSTER HERE WE COME! Hahaha.


He also often works nights or early mornings, so he's still able to be with Lily quite a bit. Halloween was a freaking blast (check out the Squidling as Hello Kitty:)




(GAAAAH. Her cuteness is physically painful for me to endure sometimes. What a fun age for holidays- can't wait to make turkey hand print crafts with her this month for T-Day.)

So friends, it is the end of an era here in the Lukavics household, and the beginning of a new one. The weather seems to have decided to follow suit, as fall kind of ducked out early and is already getting replaced by winter in my little home town. It snowed a few days ago, then again last night, and it's even coming down right now in big fat flakes. Time to bust out the soup pots and baking dishes!!

A Totally Random List of Winter Foods That Keep This House Warm 'n Cozy

1) Pot roast stew
2) Green chili crock pot beef
3) Roasted asparagus
4) Mashed sweet potatoes
5) Homemade bread
6) Baked curried chicken and onion potatoes (all year round.)
7) Bacon and potato soup
8) Iced Christmas cookies
9) Cobbler
10) Hot cocoa with marshmallows

Ooooh heck yes. Bring on the maternity pants. This blog has definitely not seen the last of winter food. What are your faves?