Yes, it’s too hot to run the oven. Yes, I should have bought bread yesterday while I was getting groceries (but I decided not to and make bread instead, just because that’s what I do). But, we made bread today. While I was trying to knead it over and around my huge stomach that was sore and in the way, I wondered what in the world I was doing this for. When it was time to shape the loaves, I was reminded anew of one of the reasons I make bread, and why a long time ago decided that I wanted making bread to be a normal, regular occurrence in our home, especially while we had children who still lived at home. Now, you’ll see why too.
So, do you think it was worth it to knead that dough for 10 minutes while hugely pregnant, and to run the oven on a blazing hot day? I know Paul and Hannah would say yes, and that’s what I say too. (We even made some “baby bread”, which is miniature loaves in mini loaf pans. Paul and Hannah especially love to eat it.)
I have every intention of returning the bread favor when Baby Miranda is born so YOU can take a break from making bread for a bit
I’ll be sure to include some special loaves for the special-loaf-likers 
I’ve been learning to utilize the smoker/grill thing outside to keep the heat out of the house. Also dragged the electric skillet outside to do fried squash. Now, I just need to figure out how to do the baking outside!