It’s so far past my bedtime it’s not even funny…

I’ve got about a million things running on this computer at one time and I’m so sleepy I’m afraid I’ll pass out before it’s all done. So, what do I do while my computer whirs away at my command? Write a blog entry documenting my delirium. Today has been very busy. It was LilZ’s last day of school, which went well and he hung out all afternoon... Read More

The story behind the stains.

Okay – here’s the story. See? I thought I’d do the nice thing and bring my friend and her kids lunch on Sunday while they were moving in. I went to a chicken place that served Chicken Tender/Fries platters in those Styrofoam to-go containers. We were all crowded on her couch eating when someone spilled a soda at my feet. I leaned over to help clean it up. I sat... Read More

Spring Break anyone?

Well. I don’t know how I did it, but I splattered several ounces of diet coke all down the front of my white shirt. Humph. Of course, I have learned the magic power of baby wipes, so I immediately grabbed some to remove the incriminating stains that make indicate I’m incapable of performing my job, or of functioning as a grown-up. Something about soda stains all down... Read More

Aaaaahhhh

The good news? The men are gone and my bladder is empty. Well, actually, I’ve had two diet cokes since I last peed (pee’d? pee-ed?) so it’s probably not empty, but when it fills back up? I can pee knowing no one else can hear me. I ended up going to Target, but not just to use the facility, because I also remembered I needed some nail polish remover since I’ve... Read More

WWZD

I have not been able to wear my hair down lately, as NikkiZ likes to grab a hold of it and yank it with more force than I think small infants should logically possess. Where did she get that upper-body strength? She still can’t even hold herself up on her knees and arms, yet she has the muscle to scalp me in one move. And then laugh. And let me tell you, it is impossible... 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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