It’s a day WEEK for lurkers.

Do you know what I am? I’m a LURKER. Seriously. There are so many websites I read regularly that I hardly ever comment on. I know, it seems silly, but I do it. Many people came out of lurkerdom to reveal themselves when NikkiZ was born. I had many, “I’m a lurker, congrats!” type comments and I loved every one of them. Well, today? Is a day for lurkers. Sheryl, created De-Lurking Day last year and it was a was a HUGE success. This year? Sheryl has suggested we have a De-Lurking WEEK – which I think is a BRILLIANT idea. So, all this week you lurkers are encouraged to simply pop into the comments section and say “I’m here and I’m a lurker!” But today? Is the kick off day – so let’s try to get as many of you as possible to come out and say, “Hi!” I’d love to meet you and I promise I won’t bite.

(And if I do? It won’t hurt.)

So, say something to me today! And maybe you’ll see me around leaving comments at the sites that I go to!

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218 Responses to “It’s a day WEEK for lurkers.”
  1. Jennyth says:

    Moderate lurker reporting for duty. I love your site and rarely (if ever) comment. Thank you for providing a distraction from the insanity of my work-day :)

  2. Cher says:

    I only lurk half the time… When I have something to say, I say it and when I don’t… well you get the picture.

  3. Erin says:

    Hi Zoot!
    I only lurk, oh…about 99% of the time on your site, sorry!
    Happy De-Lurking Week!

  4. Nienuh says:

    Mostly lurking. I do comment sometimes, only to let you know i’m still here (like the other day, stupid stupid comment!) But read you (almost) every day at lunch time. Thanks!

  5. Kelli says:

    I mostly lurk but I did come out of lurking to send something to NikkiZ. I so LOVE reading your blog.

  6. Kelli says:

    I mostly lurk but I did come out of lurking to send something to NikkiZ. I so LOVE reading your blog.

  7. Kell says:

    Good Morning – I occasionally comment – b/c I can’t resist the cuteness of NikkiZ – I adore your writing – and thanks for keeping us entertained so often. Your family is awesome! HAPPY 2006

  8. MoMMY says:

    I’m a 99% lurker too. But I’m here to say…

    HELLO Miss Zoot!

    Great site you’ve got here. Adorable children. Love the pictures.

  9. Bethiclaus says:

    Okay, so I don’t much lurk here, but thought I’d say good morning anyway.

  10. Jilly says:

    Hello, my name is Jilly and I am a lurker.

  11. Jessie says:

    Not necessarily a lurker, but I’ll say hello anyway. Happy De-lurking Week :)

  12. Erin says:

    I de-lurked to say congrats on the birth of NikkiZ, but since you’ve called us out on De-lurking Week, I supposed I should comment again! So here it is.

  13. Aoife says:

    Hi Miss Zoot , my name is Aoife (from Ireland) and I’m a lurker. Love the site and have been lurking for ages, but I was too shy to say hi before! You have a great family and NikkiZ is too gorgeous for words!

  14. Keli says:

    Another lurker…never a commentator! The pics of your family are adorable and your stories are hilarious. My hubby still doesn’t understand why I read about the lives of people I don’t even know. :)

  15. JuJuBee says:

    Not really a lurker but, HOWDY ZOOT! Wish we could get our girls together to play…or lay around and look at each other or whatever babies do together.

  16. crystal says:

    HI Zoot, I also came out and said congrats when NikkiZ was born but I have to admit I am a lurker and don’t comment.

  17. Chris says:

    Hi, I read your blog in bloglines, without commenting. That makes me a lurker too.

  18. Frank says:

    Happy De-Lurking Week! Greeting from Northern Virginia. I have comented once, I believe, when you revealed LiLZ’s love of Auburn way bac when. Being an Auburn grad I can appreciate his brilliance. Congratulations on NikkiZ.

  19. Julz says:

    Am I a lurker, even tho I comment once in a while?

  20. Em says:

    Caught me red handed! Guess it’s time to come out of the closet….I’m a lurker! Not a daily lurker but at least once a week!! Love your site!

  21. Fraulein N says:

    Hey! Happy De-Lurking Day/Week!

  22. Momof2kids2birds says:

    Hey there. I’ve commented before so I’m not such a lurker but wanted to say hi anyway. Love reading your stuff and especially love the pictures.

  23. Allie says:

    Hello! So happy that you are so happy. :) Your family is just gorgeous.

  24. Sarah says:

    Hi! De-lurking to say hello. I love to read your site. NikkiZ is adorable – congrats!

  25. Echo says:

    Another lurker here!

  26. R*belle says:

    Not really delurking, but I have not commented in a while. So hello, hope all is well on your end of the internet!

  27. keisha says:

    Technically I am not a luker I have commented at least three times:-), although I read your site everyday except weekends. I enjoy your writings you have a beautiful family keep up the good work.

  28. mc says:

    Happy De-Lurking Week! I’m another 99% lurker… congrats on the beautiful family!

  29. Jennifer says:

    Just a lurker here saying “Hi” ! I have a 13 year old boy and an 11 mo. old little girl so I like to read about LilZ and NikkiZ. I enjoy your site and think you do a great job. I’d like to start my own site sometime. I’ll let you know so you can lurk there too! :)

  30. pookiesmom says:

    Happy De-Lurker week! Stop by my site some time.

  31. cheri says:

    i’m a lurker….i love reading your site! although, i think i’ve commented maybe once or twice. i think.

  32. linda says:

    I love your website!

  33. Jenny says:

    Just another lurker saying “Hi” for the first time. Thanks for the continued entertainment!

  34. Julie says:

    I’ve commented before, but it only seems fair that EVERYONE leave a note on delurking day.

    I love the site, and your kids are beautiful (that was a bonus, aren’t I nice?)!

  35. Melissa says:

    Hello! I do comment occasionally, but, for the most part, I lurk.

  36. ferd says:

    Mostly a lurker. Occasional commenter. Love your site.

  37. stephanie says:

    I’m a regular reader, but only an occasional commenter, so I suppose I am a quasi-lurker. :-) Anyway, I’m stealing this idea, so it only seems right that I leave a comment in the spirit of things!

  38. Stacey says:

    Hi Miss Zoot! :)

  39. stacey says:

    I comment everyonce in awhile….not all the time….that technically isnt a lurker though is it? More like….hmmm….lurkee?

  40. Gayle says:

    Another delurker here (although I do comment every now and then) who looks forward to reading your blog each day.
    Y’all are such an adorable family.

  41. andi says:

    What a brilliant idea!

    Miss z, your little one is so adorable! she has the squishiest cheeks evah!!

  42. Sue says:

    Hi,
    I’m a daily lurker! You love for your family just shines in your posts!
    Sue

  43. Mindy says:

    Hi. I delurked a few months back but hello anyway. I hope you have a great day.

  44. Roz says:

    WEll, You know I’m a lurker…and I love your site. Came to you by way of “The Incorrigable Nightowl”.

  45. Miss Chera says:

    Happy De-Lurking Week! I comment from time to time. Thanks for sharing your family! Also, I have not sent you a comment on this – NikkiZ is super duper cute and LilZ is a great big brother!

  46. Jessica says:

    I lurk frequently, almost daily – found you through amalah.com. Love your site, and you and your family seem like awesome people!

  47. paige says:

    Hi Zoot! Another lurker here, coming out of the woodwork. Your adorable daughter makes my uterus ache in loneliness. =)

    Am now scurrying back into the shadows…

  48. Jerri Ann says:

    I’ve posted here many many times but today, I’ve joined you in de-lurking..I even stole one of your images…..OOPS!

  49. Hazel Hazel says:

    I lurk more than I comment, so I guess I’m a lurker. Ok, I’ve admitted it.

  50. amber says:

    Happy De-Lurking Day!!!

  51. Bev says:

    I’ve commented a few times before, but still mostly lurk…so here I am saying My name is Bev and I’m a lurker……..

  52. Cheryl says:

    Just wanted to say Hi! I’m a lurker and Happy De-Lurking Week! I’m a soils major at Mississippi State and wanted to say I love to join you and MrZ in your GIS-nerdiness!

  53. Sandy says:

    Guess I’m one of the lurkers although I have commented a couple of times. I loved the black and white photo of you and NikkiZ. I really enjoy looking at all your photos.

  54. Mandi says:

    Holy Lord!! You are a very loved woman! I am sure one more comment to go with the bazillion you’ve already gotten won’t matter. But here I am de-lurking to say hello. I have been reading your journal for a few months now and thoroughly enjoy it. I love that you update frequently, that makes me happy. And keeps me coming back! LOL

    Happy DeLurking Week!!

  55. Stacy says:

    I’m not a 100% lurker, I’ve left a comment or two before. Mostly about your beautiful daughter! :)

    Happy De-Lurking Week to all the Zoots!

  56. Jenny P says:

    I so lurk. Everywhere. I read so so many blogs, and I think in the whole I am just kind of shy!
    But I think I have commented before. So not total lurkdom.
    Anyhoo, y’all rock.

  57. Cristina says:

    Hello! I’m de-lurking….

  58. Dee says:

    De-lurking to say hi!

  59. Susan says:

    I admit it – I read you all the time, but hardly ever comment. So I’m de-lurking to say hello. Hello!

  60. amberlyn says:

    I don’t think I have ever commented here before, but I check in often. So consider me delurked.

    Also: that new baby girl of yours is beautiful – belated congratulations to you!

  61. Kristi says:

    Lurker here. BIG Lurker – never leave a comment but LOVE to lurk!

    Love your site!

  62. Snackpak says:

    Hi Miss Zoot!!

  63. vanna says:

    “i’m here, and i’m a lurker!!” (a chronic one).. and now i feel better…. *sigh*

  64. MKN says:

    I’m a lurker. I enjoy your site but just never seem to feel the need to comment. My brother and his wife live in Mobile, at least for the next little while, so it always interests me to hear about life in another part of Alabama. Plus I can get on board with the mom thing. I have two boys that are 2 1/2 years old. They keep things interesting, but I don’t know how I’d find time to write about it. Keep up the good work… Your daughter is darling. Enjoy!

  65. Vee says:

    My name is Vee and I’m a lurker.

  66. Amber says:

    Hi, I’m a long time lurker here. I love your site. And now back to lurking…

  67. Likalia says:

    You are so popular one can barely keep up with all the comments, hence the lurking so as not to repeat what others have so eleoquently posted.
    Love the site – you always make me laugh, cry or something!

    *returns to lurking*

  68. Penny says:

    Hi Miss Zoot and the whole family! I am a serious lurker, but I’ll come out of hiding today. I read your posts almost every day and I really enjoy your humor and positive outlook.

    And now I’ll crawl back to where I came from….

  69. Corrie says:

    Hallo -

    I am a lurker, who loves hearing about what the Zoots are up to and seeing your pictures as I navigate this great, wide web.

    Happy De-Lurking Week.

  70. Terri says:

    I think I’m guilty as a “lurker”…may have commented a couple times, but not sure. I do know I enjoy your blog a lot and am enthralled with your gorgeous daughter. What a sweetie she is! And love the black and white photo of the two of you. It’s obvious you adore each other.
    Promise to “de-lurk” more often in your comments section.

  71. venessa says:

    I’ve been a lurker for about 5 months now – I love your blog – keep up the good work!

  72. Kim says:

    Hi ! I have emailed you before asking about glow in the dark putt putt – but only once – so I guess I am a lurker too! But I am harmless – Love to read you everyday but I do it at work – so time to comment is almost nonexistent. Please keep up the great work!!!

  73. Kymba says:

    Greetings & salutations – I think I found your site via Amalah or Dooce, and I’ve been reading for a bit over a month. I missed NikkiZ’s birth – she is so cute. i have a 5mo old myself, and also on strike against any postpartum pics of myself until I drop at least 20lbs. Other than ourselves, keep the pics of the kidlets coming! Also, animal pics are good too. :>

  74. Ida says:

    I am kind of a lurker. I read you site religiously, but very seldom comment. I think your site rocks.

  75. Christa says:

    HI — I’ve been reading for a few months now and I really enjoy your site. Congrats on the gret family and good luck with going back to work..and the teeth. Good luck with the teeth.

  76. Chincilla says:

    Hi there…I read daily and I am sorry that this is the first time that you have heard from me.

    Happy new year, mama

  77. Jackie Joy says:

    I don’t know that I’m technically a lurker. I don’t THINK I’ve commented here before! So hi! Your kids are adorable and your writing is hilarious!

  78. Cari says:

    YAY! I love this idea! I’m a lurker, though I’ve posted a few comments, and am totally addicted to reading blogs (especially yours!). I’m due on Sunday, so I love being able to read all about little NikkiZ (it’s helping me prepare, lol!)

  79. miuzi says:

    Hi Zoot!

  80. Denise says:

    De-Lurking to tell you that I love your site, and that NikkiZ is beautiful.

  81. CathyHW says:

    I have been reading your site for months and love it! I also found it through Amalah. Happy De-Lurking Day!

  82. Amy says:

    Lurker here! Been here since about 3 weeks before the baby was born. I really enjoy it.

  83. SortaBlonde says:

    I am a lurker! I also found you through Amalah. :)

  84. Marlene says:

    I’m a lurker. Thanks for making me laugh often!

  85. Phillip says:

    Your blog gives me wonderful insight into the world of an adult. Thanks for all the comedy, tragedy, and everything in between.

    Loooovvveee ittt!

  86. Mar says:

    I am daily lurker!

  87. Mary says:

    I don’t know if I’ve ever commented, but I am an almost daily reader. Uhm…your baby is pretty adorable…I think this is why I don’t comment.

  88. Jenn says:

    Hi! Semi-lurker here! I love your blog and read it daily!

  89. becky says:

    Delurking to say hey!

  90. Jess says:

    I am lurker, and I love your site!

    Jess

  91. Demery says:

    Happy De-Lurking Day!

  92. Suzy says:

    Hello! I am a lurker….but not today! Love your site.

  93. Shala says:

    I have posted a few times but thats all. I read daily :) You have a beautiful family!

  94. angie says:

    I’m here, I lurk and I’m proud!! :) Happy delurking week!!

  95. Emily says:

    Well, I have commented in the past but it’s rare only b/c you get SOOO many comments already!

    But, I read you daily and now that I am adjusting to life w/ a newborn I enjoy you more!

  96. Corinne says:

    :) Helloooo…. I’ve posted comments on here before, just not in a long, LONG time… so de-lurking again to say… Hiya!

  97. Isabel says:

    I always comment…but it doen’st hurt to comment again!!

    Happy de-lurking week!

  98. Heather says:

    I don’t suppose I’m really a lurker, but yknow, HI!

  99. Kirsten says:

    Hi! I’ve only commented once or twice but I read daily. I have a 3 month old and I am desperately trying to lose the last 15 pounds of my 50 pound pregnancy weight gain… so I can totally relate to so much of what you post. Love the blog. Happy De-lurking Week!

  100. Seuss says:

    I’ve commented a couple of times here and there, but I, too, am a faithful reader. Here’s to delurking!

  101. LadyBoyd says:

    Here is another lurker! Hello and happy Monday! :-)

  102. Jill says:

    I have commented before, also, but not for quite a while. Happy delurking day!

  103. Silly Hily says:

    Damn you have a lot of readers/lurkers!
    I try my best to comment as often as possible but here’s my official “I’m a reader” comment.
    I think I’ll try this on my blog to see if I can out the two lurkers I “might” have.

  104. bad penguin says:

    I probably don’t count as a lurker. But, I’ve been so busy lately that I haven’t been commenting as much as usual, so I’ll take this opportunity to say hi. Happy delurking week!

  105. poopie says:

    I’m a Zoot fan from way back when ;) I don’t always comment, but I always come back!

  106. Teresa says:

    I’m a lurker…sorry! I got hooked to your blog from Amalah (where I also lurk). I got hooked to yours though b/c #1…you update quite often and #2…I had twin boys on 10/26/2004! So, when I read your entries and see your pics it takes me back a year ago when my boys were doing what she is doing. By the way…NikkiZ is absolutely adorable! I want to squeeze those cheeks. I’m glad I said HELLO and I’ll try to comment more often.

  107. MandaCakes says:

    Deeeee-lurking to post on your DEEEE-LICIOUS site! Hello!

  108. Randi says:

    I’m not a lurker, but I don’t post every day either…hey Zoot, you’re a geographical genius..is it possible to have earthquakes in Northern Vermont…because I SWEAR we had one today (and I felt an aftershock too) and nobody I’ve talked to has felt it! Okay, so I know I’m nuts, but I SWEAR I felt one! The friggin whole house and computer shook!

    And Yes, Nikki Z is TOO ADORABLE! Makes me want to have another one! No! Stop! It’s as addicting as truffles!

  109. Laura says:

    Hi! I’ve been a lurker since about august.. Yikes, I know. I am a regular reader of you, amalah, and dooce.. and am truly addicted. Congrats on your great year and keep it coming :-)

    I consider you a part of my extended family and my good thoughts are always sent your way when it seems you need them. And as creepy as that sounds, I’m not. Really. I promise. Going now. No restraining order needed.

  110. Dawners says:

    I guess I’m a lurker – I don’t mean to be, I’m just not that good at on the spot witticisms in writing form. In person, I can burn someone with the quickness as good as anyone else.

    And sadly, I have a draft email to stunning Miss Zoot begging and pleading for a site redesign but I haven’t sent it yet because a) it’s not finished and b) I’m scared you’ll do it and do an awesome job and then I won’t know how to implement it.

  111. Mary Jo says:

    Not ALWAYS a lurker. Just most of the time… lol. I always hate commenting, never feel like I have anything good to say.

  112. robyn says:

    so, i’m a sometimes lurker and a sometimes commenter.

    happy de-lurking day!

  113. Stephanie says:

    Hi, my name is Stephanie and I’m a lurker…

  114. Dooneybug says:

    Hi Zoot! I read all the time, comment rarely. Love all the NikkiZ photos! She’s such a cutie pie!!

  115. alaine says:

    i found you via a jr.leaugue dropout post on grils and their cute dresses. . .love your site. . .

  116. anne says:

    Thanks for great reading! I really enjoy your site and lurking around…

  117. Em says:

    Just delurking to say hello to all the Zoots!

  118. wn says:

    DE – LURK!

    Visit every day, don’t comment very often…but you’se one popular girl!

    HI Zoot and zoot family! Hope you all have a good week!

  119. Jeanne says:

    I visit just about every day but rarely leave comments. I really love your site! Happy De-Lurking Week!

  120. Major lurker here. I think I have commented a time or two. Love the pics of NikkiZ!

  121. Shannon says:

    A total daily lurker. Since I am here I just want to say hey to you and your family. Love all the pictures.

  122. Katja says:

    Hello from Germany!

  123. Kitty says:

    Happy De-Lurking Week!

    I can only wish that I get as many comments as you. But hey, maybe now that it’s a whole week I’ll get more than last year! (My count was so low that I feel like a loser.)

    I love the picture of you and NikkiZ. It’s really cute!

  124. laura says:

    I read faithfully and I love your designs. Keep them coming! :)

  125. Amy says:

    I’m a lurker! I’m here by way of Amalah.com; another email to which I also lurk

  126. A;ison says:

    Total lurker. Hi!

  127. princessa says:

    hey there! i tried to post a comment before and map myself, but i don’t know why they didn’t save out.

    anywho, long time no post…so yeah, i guess i’m a lurker ;) haven’t been online much since my little beans was born (she’s one day younger than nikkiZ)! i haven’t even posted on my site!!! hey can you make me a new skin? heheheh

  128. Cherill says:

    Lurker from Littleton Colorado

  129. Sarah says:

    Another lurker here. I live in Huntsville too, and I really enjoy reading your site. Thanks for all the laughs!

  130. Mimi says:

    I always do as I’m told (kinda), so am hereby de-lurking for (I think) the first time ever, on your site that is.

    So Hi! Nice to meet you!

    Mimi

  131. euge says:

    :) Hope you are having a great day…I hate that she is getting all of those sweet baby kisses, but maybe she will bring me one home. I hope you guys have a great visit!

  132. Sabrina says:

    Howdy from Kansas! Maybe I’ll Delurk from now on. :)

  133. Kathy says:

    Lurker from Buffalo, Ny, love the site!

  134. Whitters says:

    Lurker here! (I subscribe to your blog via Bloglines.) I’ve gotta show love for a fellow liberal, cat-loving Alabamian! :-)

  135. Carolyn R. says:

    Lurker from Michigan, love the baby pics! Have a great day!

  136. Jenn says:

    Lurker from PIttsburgh saying hi to the Zoots!

  137. Alexis says:

    OK, I am a semi-lurker – but you rock Zoot!! (from London UK and Baltimore, MD. xxx)

  138. Miss Michelle says:

    Lurking from Virginia. Thanks for the great writing and stories, Zoot. :) Sending NikkiZ and LilZ some hugs and kisses and maybe a homemade scarf or two sometime soon for Miss Zoot!

  139. Tara says:

    Hi , I am a lurker! I love your site and make it part of my daily reading. Thank You.

  140. Heather says:

    Hi, I’m Heather and I lurk. I have crushes on your designs and if I kept my own blog updated anymore than once every third blue moon I’d totally be in line for a Zoot Design.

  141. Nettd says:

    Frequent lurker, sometime poster – I come for the giggles and yummy baby cheeks.

  142. Layla says:

    Hi! Layla the lurker here! I read you every day :0)

  143. Isabelle says:

    Hi Zoot, I’m Isabelle and have been a lurker on your site for over one year now. I come everyday and sometimes twice. I love your sense of humour and your outlook on life. Your family is just awsome and I like seeing all the pictures. It seems everone is always very happy and always smiling. Happy de-lurking week!

    Isabelle–the non-lurker from now on.

  144. sam says:

    Hi from a most of the time lurker!

  145. Steph says:

    I comment every once in awhile, but I read everyday! You are on my favorites (bookmark) list! I started reading when you posted about that dreadful day back when you had problems during your pregnancy. I have been cheering you on ever since.

  146. kristin says:

    I am delurking!
    I read your blog often, I think you are pretty hilarious and straightforward, and it makes your blog entertaining.

  147. LindZ says:

    I guess..I would be considered a lurker..but I would rather be known as a commentaphobiac! person who is scared to make comments on peoples blogs..

  148. Jen says:

    delurking. thanks for writing :)

  149. Sam says:

    OK, I admit it, Im a lurker..great site. Love reading it everyday :)

  150. Amy says:

    I comment occasionally, so not sure if this counts as de-lurking. :) But hi.

  151. Sarah says:

    I’m a lurker! I visit everyday because you have such a good sense of humor, and reading you stuff puts a smile on my face everday!

  152. RachiePoo says:

    I commented uh… once. So I guess that makes me a lurker… Hee.

    I also don’t have a blog. Other than my wimpy little friends-only livejournal. I’m working on starting a more public place for my ranting, however…

    I’m also sixteen. And most commenters seem to be, you know, grown women. =)

    But, hi! You’re awesomely funny and you never fail to brighten my day, Miss Zoot… I just wanted to let you know that. =) (you’re also an AWESOME mom) (and thats something coming from a moody teenager, eh?)

  153. Jem says:

    I’m not sure I’m a lurker, ’cause I comment occasionally. But I don’t KNOW you either, so hi! :) You’re lucky that you have so many readers though. It’s a little embarassing for me to say “Comment!” because I’d get maybe two people. lol

  154. Jeanne says:

    I’ve commented before, so I’m not exactly a lurker. Sending a comment to say ‘hi’ anyways.

    I’ve been reading since my…. 2nd? miscarriage. You, and others like you, have given me the strength to keep on trying. Now I’m about 19 weeks pregnant and just starting to think this may all work out.

  155. Dell says:

    Yo!

    And holy amount of lurkers!!!

  156. ben says:

    Hi!

    How come everyone is number 1? Is this some kind of special olympics thing?

    (ducking and running)

  157. chlamygirl says:

    part time lurker and part time commenter… what can i say i’m a bipolar zoot fan

  158. Aimee says:

    I love your blog. Read it daily!
    Okay, I delurked. Back to lurkdome.
    Aimee

  159. goofy girl says:

    Hello, I’m a lurker and I love hearing about miss NikkiZ and all the adorable pics! Such a kiss up lurker… :P

  160. lauren says:

    I am a part -time lurker… I pop over from my sis’s site sometimes, especially to hear about your adorable kids and of course whenever you talk of “Harry Potter”

  161. Anne says:

    like my friend Leesa, if I don’t have anything constructive to say then I don’t comment lol all the time and on every post. lol But I do try to think of stuff. But I am a lurker of sorts I guess. lol

  162. Ton says:

    I’m a most-of-the-time lurker. I’ve commented a couple of times on your site, once today on another post.

    Love your blog!

  163. Angie says:

    Gosh, all this delurking stuff is hard work.

  164. Emily says:

    Hi, I’m Emily and I am a lurker. I am delurking for the first time ever… I was ready to delurk when NikkiZ was born (on my sister’s birthday!), I even had it typed out and everything. But, I am quite a shy lurker. Perhaps, I won’t lurk as often now, but write stuff! I love your site, your family is hilarious!

  165. Carolyn says:

    Hi :) Been lurking for awhile now. You have a lovely family and are fantastically entertaining. Thanks for getting me through boring days at work!

  166. dori says:

    I read daily and really enjoy your blog. You are a very funny, creative writer and I can tell you’re a great mom.

    Good luck with everything!

  167. Cori says:

    I am around here everyday and comment every few months (I think) but that might count as lurking so HERE I AM!!!

  168. Dr. Mommy says:

    De-lurking with the masses, to say “hello”.

    I read you pretty much everyday. I am a lurker-extroardinare……

    I have a 1 yr old, and started reading when I was horribly sick and pregnant, and have kept reading now that CD is crawling and laughing and life is so much better.

    Enjoy the humor, and the realism in your way of writing.

    ~Dr. Mommy

  169. Bev says:

    I’m checking in, but I’m not a lurker anymore.

  170. RisibleGirl says:

    Mostly lurker, de-lurking!

  171. Veronica says:

    Lurker from Vancouver, BC. Hi!

  172. Nynke says:

    Kind of lurker, think I commented once…..

    All the best from Ireland

  173. Nila says:

    I am delurking, as it sounds too creepy to be called a lurker. I am proud to say that I read your blog, and will no longer keep it a secret. I feel so free all of a sudden!

  174. heels says:

    I’m not a total lurker- I do comment on occasion. Anyway, Hi! Come see me too!

  175. Angie says:

    Also not a total lurker–I’ve commented once before–but pretty close! Have a great day!

  176. Tammy says:

    Yeah I lurk most of the time too, lol But everyone once in awhile I pop out of my lurking hole to say Hi, LMAO

  177. mle says:

    I put myself on your map, Zoot, so I guess it isn’t a TRUE delurking – but yours is the first “person I don’t actually know” blog I’ve commented on!

  178. Karen says:

    I’ll leave a comment in honor of “DeLurking Week.” I love your blog (found it through Amalah, love her too). My baby is just a few weeks older than yours, nice to know that I’m not the only one with poop covered sleepers in my laundry.

  179. Steph says:

    I have made a comment before, but it was a long time ago. BTW, this is a great site & your posts are very funny.

  180. Angie says:

    Hi! Lurker all the way up in cold Calgary, Canada. I’ve enjoyed reading your blog for quite a few months now and have made the executive decision to de-lurk.

  181. 'loon says:

    Hi. Just another lurker here, delurking to say that I truly LOVE reading your blog. :)

  182. Kirsten says:

    In honor of ‘delurking week’, I am delurking to say hi from Nebraska! I love your site! I enjoy reading your honest comments about your life and family. There are some things I can really relate to! :) Thanks!

  183. cursingmama says:

    Did I already comment? You have sooo many I’ve no idea -and am much too lazy to look through the whole list. I’m also not technically a lurker – but that hasn’t kept me from saying “hi” anywhere else – so I gotta do it here.

  184. Bea says:

    Ok, ok, ok…

    I’ll come out of lurking.

    Love your writing, your designs and your darling children! Keep up the good work!

  185. Tiffany says:

    I comment from time to time, but popping in again to say hi.

  186. tacey says:

    I’m a zoot junkie. I regularly lurk at your site. Hallooo!

  187. Frema says:

    I hate when people lurk on my site, so why I lurk on other blogs is beyond me. Anyway, here I am, delurking to say hi. Hi!

  188. mommy speak says:

    Happy De-Lurking week. I’m not a true lurker as I’ve posted a comment on occasion. But as I told RSM, since it’s DLW I figured I should say “Hi”. You two are the ones who prompted me to finally start my on blob. (No one reads it, but I just started it. And it’s a lot cheaper then therapy.) Happy posting!

  189. Dillygirl says:

    Hi Zoot!
    I’m only a partial lurker on your site (I don’t comment as often as I want to… I guess you could call it laziness) but I guess I’d better say hello today since it is de-lurking week. :)

  190. CJ says:

    Just a lurker — love your blog and your commentary – the family is just great -

  191. Joan says:

    de-lurking to say Hi! Love your site and photos of LilZ and NikkiZ.

  192. jomama says:

    Hi. De-lurking to tell you that I love your site. You daughter was born 4 days after my son and I cannot fathom how you make the time to maintain a quality blog. But I’m happy you and all the other “mommy bloggers” do.

  193. Meredith says:

    De-lurking to say hi. And a very belated congratulations on your beautiful family.

  194. HipMamaB says:

    So the problem with the delurking is really trying to come up with something witty and cool to say.. I’ve come up with nothing.
    But – i do want to eat your baby’s cheeks. She’s just too cute for words. Hope you are using/liking the sling! :)

  195. Nicole says:

    Hey! Delurking to say hello!

  196. Crazyforher says:

    Hi, my name is Lorie and I am a lurker. Whew! That felt good. I think I will go have a drink.

  197. SD says:

    lurk-de-lurk-de-lurk-lurk…

  198. Kate says:

    I mostly lurk so I’ll say hi!

  199. Melissa says:

    Only a semi-lurker, because I do comment once in a blue moon.

  200. Foxy says:

    I’m late leaving a comment to “de-lurk”. Sorry!!! :) I’ve commented once in awhile and I just wanted to say hi. Dude, you have sooo many comments!!!! My finger got tired scrolling down. HAHAHAHAHA.

  201. MrsAnthrope says:

    Most definitely NOT a lurker — I’ve just been in self-imposed blog-hijacking detox for a while. Just piping in to say that you are one of my daily must-reads.

    Glad that you still have a job to start back at, but sorry that you have to leave the nest so soon. Hunting and gathering sucks donkey balls!

  202. catbird says:

    Not a full-fledged lurker, since I do comment once in a blue moon. So, I’ll say “hi” and wish you a happy delurking week! NikkiZ and LilZ are adorable!

  203. sofia says:

    I don’t think I’ve commented before… maybe in last year’s delurking day?
    Anyway, hi :) you have a beautiful BEAUTIFUL family!

  204. Lucy says:

    *De-lurking*

    Hi Zoot. Mighty cute family you’ve got there.
    You’re looking fantastic too.
    Nice work!

    That is all.

  205. jamie says:

    Delurking. Sigh. It hurts! It really does! ;) Love your site and the very up to the date musings and pics of mommy-dom.

  206. Shash says:

    Hiya Miss Zoot!

    Wanted to de-lurk to say hi and thank you for your blog. I read it every day and really enjoy it. I just entered the blogging kingdom, and am really growing to like it. Anyhoo, take care, and stop by and say hi if you get a chance!

  207. Judy says:

    i’ve commented a few times, but i mostly lurk. i love reading your site and visit every day! :)

  208. Vee says:

    I can’t remember if I’ve ever commented or not. If I have, oh well, I wanted to say HI! and tell you I love you in all your poopy glory and read you everyday.

  209. Amy W says:

    Hi! Delurking for the day! (again)

  210. Hiya. Sorry for not leaving comments more often, but I think you understand. :) Anyway, HI.

  211. Bethany says:

    I guess I would be a half lurker! I comment but not all the time.

  212. Andrew says:

    Delurking!

  213. Kara says:

    I stumbled across your site by linking from another from another that I stumbled across. I am not sure if that is lurking or not. Sometimes I do leave comments, sometimes not.

  214. Mel says:

    ok so i’m a big loser who has to read blogs from the beginning so she can actually understand whats going on.. so it does actually make sense, but my hubbys like what the hell are u doing on the computer all the time lol
    but anyway the reason for the comment was the whole De-lurker thing even tho i’m more than 2 years late lol

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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.

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