Seven is a good number

(Thanks Janet, who didn’t tell me to do this but I’m doing it anyway, so THERE.) 7 things I plan to do before I die: 1. Have more kids 2. Get more tatoos 3. Backpack around Europe like my Dad did. 4. Take my family on a cross-country camping trip like my Dad did. 5. See Ellen DeGeneres live (and possibly proclaim my love for her) 6. Learn sign language 7. Swim with a dolphin 7 things I can do: 1. Point my feet backwards (but I dont do it anymore, Dad, it hurts, like... Read More

Its been awhile since I posted a pointless list

Lately? I have fallen in love with several new things that I am sure to post obsessively about in the next six months or so. These things are not replacing PAST obsession (Krispy Kreme, Target, Crack) they are simply supplementing them so that I can diversify my compulsions. Many of these? Are your fault too, as you suggested them too me. But, since I have obviously become enamored with them, I will not hold it against you. French fries dipped in Frosties. LilZ loves this one... Read More

Another Notify from All & Sundry

I got another notification email from All & Sundry - Born this morning 6:14am weighing 6lbs, 13ozs. Mom and baby are happy and healthy. Sorry, notify list doesn’t accomodate photos. But you can trust he is handsome like his dad. JB I dont even know her, but for some reason? I still can’t contain my glee. Now you see…when you email me and say “I don’t know you…but I’m thinking about you…” I don’t think of you... Read More

Katrina Update

Many of you have asked for an update on MrZ’s family in Slidell, LA. We really haven’t had much to give, seeing as how the city has been (and still is) off the grid for 48 hours. No power, no phones, no internet. Luckily, we received word this morning that the one uncle who stayed to weather the storm HAS been seen. Up until last night, his wife and the rest of the family were in a frenzy because no one had heard from him. No one has talked to him yet, but word is... Read More

Ladies and Gentlemen? We have stretch marks!

Well. I have stretch marks. WOO. Actually, I had quite a bit from my pregnancy with LilZ and I really don’t mind them at all. It’s funny, once they heal up, they are kinda pretty, in my eyes. They have a silverish tone that I think is just a shiney way of telling the world about my parenthood. I like them. Now – I would have been happy to not have anyMORE though, that’s for sure. Oh well. You can’t gain this much weight and not get at least a few.... 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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