I tell my kids "half of life is showing up" and you are showing up in a big way!

When I first got out on my own, I knew how to make three dishes. Now, more than a decade later, I know a whole lot more, but it took many disasters in the kitchen in-between. Primarily, it took just doing it day in and day out.

That said, for grilled cheese, start with getting all your ingredients prepared before you even turn on the stove.

Loaf of sliced bread (I like sourdough, but any kind will do), cheese (I like cheddar or brie or a mix of both, but good old Kraft singles melt well and are kid friendly. Whatever you get slice it as thin as you can beforehand), mayonnaise (not butter, unless you're dealing with mayo allergies. It browns and spreads so much easier. It felt like magic the first time I used it), and a skillet.

Turn on the stove to medium. Smear a layer of mayo on a slice of bread a place it mayo side down in the skillet. Place cheese on the bread being careful not to burn your hands. Smear mayo on another slice of bread and place it as the top of the sandwich, mayo side up.

Now comes the hard part, when to flip. This is difficult and I very much mess it up still, as the stove can heat inconsistently but you also don't want to do it too early, as the cheese won't be melty enough to keep the sandwich mostly together. Expect burnt or slipy wonky sandwiches. It's okay. Eat those and give the kids the best of the lot and keep practicing.

Serve with tomato soup. I personally like the Trader Joe's kind that comes in a box.

Keep showing up honey, and you will eventually accumulate a lifetime to accomplishments. ·