Homemade bread reduces stress; studies show.

I kind of have a lot going on right now, trying to get our house ready to sell soon, potty training a 3 year old little boy, and a number of other things going on. I really feel things have been a little stressful. Life has been pretty chill for the past 2 years, so I guess I am just not used to stress right now. In a effort to distract myself, I decided to try something I knew Mitch would love. Bake homemade bread. My sister-in-law Laura has been telling me about this book for awhile now.

So, I bought it for myself for Christmas. But, I was still a little intimidated. My mother-in-law makes the best bread and I just didn't think I could ever live up to the expectation. But this week I decided it was time. I was having a day where I felt unable to accomplish anything productive, so I thought, if I can make a good loaf of bread all will be redeemed. It was super easy and so good. Mitch absolutely loved it. He couldn't stop raving. It was amazing. We ate through four loaves of the basic recipe in no time. The boys really love it too. Jackson is always asking for "more yummy 'licious bread with 'licious jam on it."

Today I am giving the whole wheat sandwich bread a try. I am optimistic since the other recipe turned out so amazing. My house might not be clean, but it smells great.