The Soccer Zoots

Here is a picture of our cake from the soccer party last night. Pretty rockin’ huh? The kids and the parents got a big kick out of it and I’m glad we did it. I had to give a speech to give the coaches their gifts and I actually LIVED THROUGH IT. Of course, I totally tried to cut the cake before the OTHER coach was done talking, but I guess that’s better than me collapsing to the floor in a fetal position crying. Here is the coach giving LilZ his medal. He also... Read More

Some Firsts

Here are some pictures of some novel “firsts” as homeowners. 1. LilZoot doing his first task, taking down the sign on our closet door that pointed out the “bonus feature” of the light turning off when you close the door. 2. MrZoot’s first time looking cute and adorable in our bedroom. 3. MrZoot’s first home repair. He was changing the door hinge so it wouldn’t spring shut and lock the animals in the bedroom. 4. The FIRST thing I unpacked... Read More

Flying WHAT of WHAT?

Tonight is our soccer party and my official last job as Team Mom for this soccer season. I think I’ve done a pretty damn good job considered I’m terrified of other grown-ups. We ordered the boys medals since they got trophies in the Fall. LilZ was bummed that they wouldn’t be able to squeeze the team name on the medals, so I ordered a sheet cake with their name on THAT. I can’t even BEGIN to describe the weird looks I got for ordering a cake that says “Way... Read More

If This Entry Jinxes This Pregnancy…

Did you see? There is now a pregnancy category. It’s not a very brave one – but it’s there. Because today? By ALL calendars? I’m officially into my second trimester. The chances that I end up with a baby in six months are actually getting better. Of course, not that I’ve changed my attitude much. I still can’t SEE myself still pregnant in five months, much less with a BABY in six. This has all been such a bizarre experience because you NEED... Read More

That’s What I Get For Talking About MacGyver Again

Thanks to Misssw and Mrs. Crumley for alerting me to my site being down. The rest of you are totally fired. Evidently the server that my blog is hosted on, does NOT like MacGyver. That last entry caused all sorts of pandemonium that they are evidently “still working on.” I tell you, even when they are having problems, Total Choice still rocks in every way. They are so quick to help and very nice about everything. I love them. Even if it looks like they are doing work... 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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