I’m not TOO Evil

Just as an update to the last entry? I hugged and kissed on Rosco for the rest of the night. Until I was so tired I had to put him in the bathroom and lay down in my bed (with a backup comforter). But I gave him a bunch of beach towels to curl up in and told him I didnt mind if he peed on ANY of them. And when his mom came home? I kissed him good bye and loved him some more. See? I’m nice again…hehe. And LilZoot? I loved on him some too – and apologized for... Read More

Shut It.

I know I am trying to eat healthier to get back to my “wedding day” size. I know that I am just trying to be healthier in general, you know, so I can live longer and all that shit. I know that 5 cookies for lunch is NOT healthy. I know that I will not get back to my wedding-day size by eating those cookies for lunch AND the pizza/chicken kickers I ordered for dinner. I Know that just because that cup holds DIET coke, that doesn’t mean this meal is low-cal... Read More

Rarely Asked Questions (RAQs)

1. What is the “theme” on your calendar this year? My wall calendar is Georgio O’Keefe, my desk calendar has antique maps. 2. Do you read the newspaper every day? Nope. I get my news from Fark. 3. What kind of shoes are you wearing right now? High healed clogs with a butterfly shaped leather strap. 4. What magazines do you subscribe too? Me only? Entertainment Weekly, Shape, and Real Simple. But my hubby and son have subscriptions too, to various Golf mags,... Read More

There’s A Special Place in Hell…

I yelled at a puppy tonight. In front of my son. I am a horrible horrible Mother. This puppy? Rosco – my neighbor’s dog who visits us? He’s the cutest thing ever. He’s sweet, he’s smart, he doesnt bite me, and I yelled at him. In front of my son. I think LilZoot is filing emancipation papers right now on the grounds that I’m a “Yeller at Puppies”. Oh. But it gets worse. Not only did I yell at the puppy. The cute, adorable, sweet... Read More

I’m Scary in a Liquor Store.

What was your progression to the world of adult alcohol consumption? Since I was a mother to a 3yr old by the time I turned 21, I really didn’t experience a lot of the “drinking milestones” that most people, namely college students, did. You know – the silly things you take for granted, like when you were 20 and got invited to a Frat Party where there will be *gasp* BEER *gasp*. I never did a Keg Stand (I still don’t understand what that is). I’ve... Read More

Hi. I’m Kim.

This is my blog that I've been writing on since January, 2004. I call myself Zoot as it's a derivative of an old childhood nickname. I used to write about my struggles to have children, but eventually I succeeded and now, I write a lot about those kids. I don't use my kid's exact names simply because if someone Googles their very unique names in the future, I don't want them stumbling upon my entries about boobsweat. I mean, would you hire someone whose Mom writes openly about such topics? NO. YOU WOULD NOT.

I love taking pictures and carry my camera (almost) everywhere I go. This means you'll see a lot of photos on this site. I also periodically post recipes I like as I've been slowly (but surely) learning to cook and I like to share my discoveries. Finally? I'm an annoying pop culture fanatic so I'll periodically ramble about Hunger Games or the latest Parks and Recreation.

I hope you like it here. If not? Please don't tell me. I cry easily.
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