Getting Dolled Up

Have you ever considered an idea – whether it’s political, religious, or scientific – and actually felt two completely opposite opinions of it at the exact same time? Equally? Like you find yourself arguing both sides of the debate in your head while you spend time thinking about this concept or idea? I really never had until recently. I’ve always been able to see both sides of most concepts. But I usually emphatically support ONE side. However, I heard... Read More

Kate Gosselin, Cake Poppers, Grocery Carts…OH MY!

My brain is mush thanks to many factors (allergies, excess driving, allergies, lack of sleep, allergies, cake poppers, and allergies) so I think I’m better doing another BULLET entry instead of trying to compose a coherent one using…paragraphs. Eh. Too much work. I went to Knoxville on Thursday and discovered that I only thought I was suffering from bizarre seasonal allergies. Once I crossed the city limits? I stopped breathing. Since then I’ve learned that... Read More

I Ponder The Future Of Serious Athletics…And How NOT To Embarrass My Child In That Future

NikkiZ’s first T-ball game was last Saturday. I wanted her to play soccer again this Spring since she liked it so much last Fall, but MrZ grew up playing baseball and really wanted her to at least try it out. See if she likes it. If she’s any good. He still loves the game to this day and like any parent, really hopes his child will love the same things he does. So…we’re giving it a try. Here’s the thing. Rec league t-ball is much more serious than... Read More

WOW. And…um…WOW again.

Seussical week is over. I’m now kinda caught up on the basics of home life. Laundry is manageable, mail has been opened and sorted, and most signs of the musical (Feathered hats, orange socks, stinky leotards) have been put away or thrown away. Life is kinda back to normal. Of course it’s now Spring and I’m having a weird episode of allergies that’s impairing my ability to breathe and/or see. And also, my Mom is having a malignant tumor removed from her... Read More

A PICTURE!

This is the first even remotely decent picture I can show as I haven’t really been armed with anything but my small purse camera. I caught this moment before we stripped NikkiZ out of her costume and while LilZ was running to the dressing room to change into a different one. I stood in front of him as he was running and said, “GIVE ME ONE SECOND!” He dropped to the knee…smiled…and then got up and kept running. I have never known the capacity my child... 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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