even though I was around the kitchen as youth, I still didn't gain a full appreciation for how much work went into cooking. fast forward to now, as the person who does the cooking, it really does take a lot of effort. especially making multiple fresh meals, every day.
It’s actually crazy how you grow up thinking home-cooked meals every day are just normal, then get older and realise how much time and effort it took your Mom to make that happen and how lucky you were to have that.