My daughter complimented my cooking today
Made spaghetti (literally just jarred sauce, lol) and my 8yo said it was 'really good.' THEN she asked for seconds. I know this is such a small thing but honestly after years of 'this isn't how mom makes it' it felt amazing. Might be my new go-to family dinner.
Jarred sauce is perfectly fine and honestly most kids can't tell the difference anyway. The fact that she noticed and complimented it is what matters. You nailed it.