WOW. And…um…WOW again.

Posted by on April 14, 2010 · 7 Comments 

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... Read More

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Seussical Day…What Day Is It Again?

Posted by on April 8, 2010 · 6 Comments 

So…yesterday I ordered tiny bouquets for the 6 Marching Band members (NikkiZ’s Who cohorts) for “Tomorrow” which is what I said yesterday. Evidently yesterday I thought “Tomorrow” would be FRIDAY. (Are you confused yet?) But it turns out that today is Thursday and I will now have flowers for tonight and tonight is not Friday so the kids won’t... Read More

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Seussical: Day 1

Posted by on April 6, 2010 · 24 Comments 

I survived yesterday, which was still just a dress rehearsal. I think I’m getting better at makeup but still terrified someone is going to make me paint the circle around the faces of the kids wearing white paint on their face. I can NOT draw a straight line to save my life. And while I know a circle is not a straight line (I learned that studying for my GMAT) it still is... Read More

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Weekend Wrapup – Candy Overdose Style

Posted by on April 5, 2010 · 9 Comments 

This weekend feels like it was both 10 days long and 5 seconds long…simultaneously. I can’t believe how much I got done in two days, but I also can’t believe it’s Monday already. WHAT? MONDAY? EEEK. Dress rehearsal went GREAT. I learned the basics of makeup and was put in charge of the Wickersham brothers. They’re monkeys and required more makeup... Read More

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We Are Here! We Are Here!

Posted by on April 3, 2010 · 10 Comments 

From yesterday’s bonnet parade at NikkiZ’s school. I read something interesting this week: Anxiety is rooted in FEAR. Maybe this is common sense but I had never thought about it that way before. That many times, my anxiety (especially in social situations) is truly just a manifestation of the fear I feel of failing in that situation. Today? I face BIG fears as I go... 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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