Feeling Domestic

I have to say… thank you to everyone for your nice comments on my last, crummy post. I am glad that I am not alone!!

It’s not so bad to sit down and re-evaluate life.  I’ve tried the last couple of days to be happier and more patient with the kiddos. The sunshine and 40 degree weather has helped but I also find it easier when I fill the day up with “stuff.” The days go faster when it’s full of a bunch of errands, activities or crafts projects around the house.

Today I did something that I have been putting off forever… perhaps years. I made bread.

We have cans and cans of wheat that we need to start rotating. The problem is we have only had a hand grinder and I’m not about to spend a half an hour grinding only to get 2 cups of course flour.

Luckily for us, we had a lovely Christmas present from my mom in law (thanks Linnie!!) So yea, for fresh ground wheat!

I tried my inexperienced hand at bread today and I think when the hubby comes home to the aroma of fresh whole wheat bread he’ll be pleasantly surprised.

In an effort to get the kids involved I let them roll out the last of the dough, sprinkle (dump) cinnamon and sugar on the dough and help me roll it up. Isaac had so much fun running his fingers through the left over flour and Emma just adores creating something by herself. Only she gets to eat the rolls that she made. I think overall they turned out pretty good. Anything is delicious drenched in powdered sugar frosting! I haven’t tried the braided bread yet and may regret it because I love toast so much (who knows how it will slice up) but it sure looks pretty.