Random Bits Of Housekeeping

I have finally updated my about page. It now mentions that I have three kids instead of two and no longer tells the saga of my layoff. It’s all very real now, and doesn’t read like someone else’s life. Of course – that meant I also had to update my MySpace page and my Facebook profile. Of course, to do that I had to learn how to work Facebook. It was ugly for a few days, but I think I got it all worked out. Twitter never gave me all of the people I follow... Read More

Working Girl

Since I’ve gone back to work after my maternity leave, I’ve noticed some significant changes in my routine. Besides – you know – going to work. I stay up later. Now, I wouldn’t have predicted this effect because I’m waking up much earlier – 4:30am on a good morning. It turns out, I’ve started saving my chores until after the kids are in bed so that I’m not sacrificing any time with them to do something mundane, like pack my... Read More

It Starts Tonight…

I’m considering tonight the beginning of the FALL TV Season because my late-to-catch onto fave Greek returns to ABC Family. I didn’t start watching it until after the writer’s strike ended and I loved it so much I bought the first half of the season on DVD to watch this summer. I’m so happy it’s returning. Next week brings back Gossip Girl (What?), American’s Next Top Model (Which I don’t always watch, depends on how the cast rubs me the... Read More

Could there be a more tolerant teenage brother?

The World’s Best Brother from zoot on Vimeo. God. I just finally listened to this and I SOUND DRUNK. I swear, I’m not drunk. Bah. I hate my voice.  Read More

When Were They Ever So Small?

A few new photos popped up on my top “random” photo bar recently and they made me stop dead in my tracks. LOOK AT MY CHILDREN. How can they change so much in two years? I feel like we all must take a moment to awe at time past when NikkiZ didn’t know the word “no” and LilZ was actually shorter than me. My, how things change. *sob!*  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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