10 Years.

Posted by on July 14, 2011 · 380 Comments 

Today is my birthday. I was wondering if, maybe because it’s my birthday and I NEVER ask for ANYTHING from you but your sensitivity when I talk about my idiot parenting moves; could you tell me that you’re here? If you read my blog I’d like to know who you are! Just leave me a comment and either A) Tell me how you know me B) Tell me something about yourself or C) Debate the merits of the mint/chocolate combination. Do you love it? Hate it? Discuss. THANKS! Now.... Read More

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I’ll Be Happy If I Never Have To Think About Calling 911 Again

Posted by on July 13, 2011 · 10 Comments 

I walked up on a lady unconscious and collapsed halfway into a freezer at the grocery store on Monday. I noticed her the same time an employee did and I got her talking a bit and helped her out of the freezer and into my lap while the employee called the paramedics. Another customer who happened to be an ER nursed came up and assessed the lady’s vitals. We could get her talking a bit, but then she would pass out again. She wasn’t mobile at all. I rubbed her hair and... Read More

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Looking For That Magical Moment

Posted by on July 12, 2011 · 16 Comments 

In the beginning of this weight loss journey, I always assumed I’d have a Magical Moment. A magical change that would define my transformation. You know: I started THIS diet and the weight come off. Or, I started THIS workout program and the weight came off. Or, I read THIS blog, or THIS book, and the weight came off. A magical, defining moment in time that would start my weigh tloss and it would keep going until I hit my goal. THE END. That’s the way we see it on... Read More

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A Lack of Self-Motivation

Posted by on July 11, 2011 · 3 Comments 

I’m tired! I did absolutely no housework this weekend. None. Whatsoever. I baked a lot of goodies, ate a lot of goodies, and watched a lot of Harry Potter. Hell, some of that started last Monday – the week between boot camp sessions. Those weeks are ALWAYS the worst for me. This is why I adore boot camp, it gives me an accountability that I need. Without that class? I really have very little self-motivation. And when I’m not going to boot camp, then I seem... Read More

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Mint Chocolate Cookie Poppers

Posted by on July 9, 2011 · 5 Comments 

I’ve been experimenting lately with several different desserts as I’m having a big party for a friend in November and it’s the PERFECT opportunity to showcase some of my discoveries. After loving these Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies a few weeks ago, I found this recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles and thought Oh, man. What if I combined the two? So, I tested it out on friends and family last night and OH MY GOD. Even the people who don’t typically... Read More

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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.

I hope you like it here. If not? Please don't tell me. I cry easily.
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