Going again.

I was leaving NikkiZ’s daycare earlier and I heard the director, who is VERY pregnant, talking about her leg cramps from the night before. I froze in my footsteps and gawked at her saying, “Oh you poor thing, I remember those.” But up until that moment? That was one of those many NikkiZ-pregnancy horrors I’ve blocked from my memory. That and the mysteriously itchy arms, the gas, the bloat, the uncontrollable ass-sweat (now it’s at least a rare occurrence)... Read More

Only Two Weeks? Shit.

I’m participating in the Thursday Thirteen again today, because I’m in a list-y kind of mood. Thirteen Things I Need To Do Before Going to the Beach in Two Weeks. Find ideas for meals to cook for 10 people that require minimal ingredients to be frozen or refrigerated. We are doing shopping for the WHOLE group for the WHOLE week on one day and it needs to all fit in the fridge/freezer. Lose last 7lbs so that putting on a bathing suit doesn’t make me cry. Find... Read More

oops.

Hi. I screwed up my template colors when trying to change a color of something else. Please forgive the mess. It will be cleaned up soon, I hope. Meanwhile? I’ll be the girl crying at her own stupidity. My advice to you? Immediately back up your templates/stylesheet. Amen.  Read More

Still stealing!

I’m taking another of Rancid Raves Meme Week ideas: Wednesday is HumpDay – Guys I would consider to be Humpable Haute Hotties MrZ. Seriously – do you all realize how hott my husband is? Just in case you are unaware: He is hot shirtless, working, with a goat, in a tux, in a santa hat, wearing one of LilZ’s ties, and holding his baby girl. So Hott! (Do you see how I pumped his ego FIRST, before listing my humpable celebrities? Do you see how I’m probably... Read More

Zoot – Queen of Boat Repair

Last night MrZ told me, “We have had some guy leave a message or two asking us to fix his boat.” To which I replied, “Please get me a glass of water, I’m thirsty.” (I sometimes just don’t care, you know?) Well, I was checking our messages this morning and there was a message from a guy with a VERY thick accent (I don’t know my accents…is Arabic general enough?) telling us his name, his phone number, and asking us rather desperately... 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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