The One Where I Actually Want My Picture Taken

Posted by on October 31, 2011 · 14 Comments 

One of the biggest perks of getting in shape is finding myself WANTING to be photographed. E and I went to see Young Frankenstein Saturday night and I asked Donnie to take a picture before we left. That is the picture you see on the right. The first picture, on the left, was taken before Legally Blonde in January. OF THIS YEAR. And when I saw that picture on my phone after someone... Read More

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Rachel Zoe Better Watch Her Back.

Posted by on July 1, 2011 · 7 Comments 

We all know my daughter has been dressing herself for at least 2 years now, right? Probably 3 if I really thought about it. We’ve had some rough patches in this phase, where she relied predominantly on bright tights and rainboots. However, recently I’ve noticed some fun trends. She’s accessorizing in ways to actually CHANGE articles of clothing. Like, she’s... Read More

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Bribery In The Form Of An Irish Manicure

Posted by on March 17, 2011 · 2 Comments 

Today is the first school party I’ve ever missed at the kid’s preschool. They are both very sad about this, even though there are only ever 2-3 parents there. I explained that E doesn’t hardly ever need much from me, so if I sometimes have to miss their stuff for his, it’s more than fair. I also painted their nails green and gold. That made them love... Read More

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Because It’s All About The Hair.

Posted by on February 22, 2011 · 19 Comments 

NikkiZ has been INSANE about her hair lately. This weekend she really wanted to wear it in a side-ponytail with a clip. BUT – her hair is so fine it wouldn’t stay in. So, I offered to do the side-braid pictured above. After I did it she put her hand back on the braid and was all, Mooommm…this is NOT how I wanted it to be! I didn’t want it all to be in a... Read More

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Things I’ve Learned TODAY.

Posted by on April 5, 2008 · 12 Comments 

I did a post the other day listing the things I’ve learned in general, but I learned some interesting things today. Did you know that the men’s colognes in department stores are in the Men’s Department? I did not know that. I spent many minutes looking around the women’s fragrance/cosmetics for men’s colognes. I finally gave up and LilZ suggested that,... 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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