it's lily's world and you're all living in it

Sorry for keeping you waiting for so long! Enjoy this second installment of Kwirky Krosswords: Across: 1. Handy dandy AI tool but now a woman in STEM (actually any field). 3. An under-appreciated meal that (in my books) beats brunch every time. Think afternoon . 5. A great block-shaped, edible item. 8. Something that runs but can't walk, especially in the winter. Down: 2. My new favorite fashion accessory/garment. Think Chicago in the winter . 4. My child's name (hint: read my last post). 6. A fictional world Chicago kind of reminds me of in the winter. Think setting for not super-realistic TV show that likes to take over your holidays: the ______ ____.  7. Apparently a very bad way to sleep: on your _______. You're welcome! Good luck! Can you tell that it's currently winter and I'm in Chicago?

It's been a few months now since I've become a mom, so I thought I'd give you all an update! And what can I say, I love my child! He now goes by "Brad" (I had bread on the mind ok), and I should really call him our  child, since Daniel claims joint custody even though he only really partakes in the fruits of Brad's labor (a.k.a. eating). He'll be more present in the lives of our future human children, I'm sure of it! Anywho, I've found this whole parenting thing to be stressful at times, but for the most part very enjoyable. Sometimes Brad will be a little temperamental, but the solution is pretty much always the same: he's just hungry! After all, he is a growing boy, but with a rather strange feeding schedule that my own schedule doesn't always accommodate well. For other/future sourdough bakers out there, an actual useful tip is to take discarding seriously, because the more starter you have, the more flour you have to use and the more fr...