I can cook??

I am pretty pants in the kitchen. I'm not sure if its is because i lack confidence so don't make a huge effort or because i genuinely just can't do it...or maybe its laziness lol... I cook for cheeky and i, and like everything to be freshly prepared....but it isn't always, i do sometimes just put something in the oven.... shame on me he he.... Quiet seriously though i would love to be able to be an adventurous cook. Trying something new each day, introducing cheeky to lots of different things. I have a friend and she is just amazing in the kitchen, she bakes all the time and makes these amazing dishes. Sometimes i get all inspired (like today) where i just think, i am going to do it, 'i am going to be fab in the kitchen', however i always seem to be in such a rush to do everything i make mistakes and get it all wrong, and once i have done so i lose confidence for a few months and just go back to basics, Spaghetti Bolognese, Shepherds Pie, Hot Pot, Roast dinner, Chicken Caesar Salad (not really cooking but yummy) all healthy and great for cheeky, but this really is about as good as it gets....and it took me many many attempts to achieve Shepherds Pie, pretty pathetic. In reality though everybody must be able to cook, if you follow a recipe correctly..right? I remember once buying one of those add an egg cake mixes to do with cheeky, literally add an egg, bake, add water to make icing sugar.... ha ha... the baking was just fine... but the icing, the only thing i had to do was add water, and i got it wrong, it was just like mercy white water... deary me! I am determined to master this, baking with cheeky is great so much fun.. one thing i can make is chocolate truffles... i can also do cakes with melted chocolate on top... still pretty standard! Anyway i am going to (i really really am) cook something new from time to time, my aim is once a week, but i won't promise, and post the recipe and photo of the finished product...Practise makes perfect.... patience is a virtue!!! I can, i can, and i will! One day! x