Two Opposing Views Inside My Own Head

Someone recently made a comment about how much I do and I immediately responded how I always do when someone says that. “Oh, but I don’t do a lot too. Like clean my house. Or cook meals that require more than 4 minutes prep time. Or bathe.” I like to be funny, but I honestly believe that as long as I’m still finding time to watch my favorite TV shows,... Read More

If There Are More Of You Who Do This I Know For Sure This World Is My Kind Of Place

My most recent embarrassing moment: My husband laughing with a stranger over my tendency to pose my kids in front of ugly objects when I’m taking their pictures. I got so much positive feedback from yesterday’s post that it simply reminds me that for every ONE jerkface online there are probably FIFTY kind souls, who just don’t ever comment. Maybe that should... Read More

The Anti-Normal.

My Mom is Weird It’s funny, many of you who were kind enough to comment here on my birthday, apologized for never commenting. As I work my way through my comments I’ve reassured all of you: I NEVER COMMENT EITHER. When I write on my blog, my standards of content are quite low because – well – it’s my blog. I don’t mind just Blah Blah Blahing... Read More

The Perks Of Being A Wallflower

I was invited to a Pedicure Night Fundraiser by a fellow boot camper last night. My first instinct – as with anyone with social anxieties – was NO! But, I like this woman, and it was so cool she invited everyone at boot camp. 2 years ago? I would have gone with NO! but last night? I said YES! I ended up having childcare issues and could only pop in and drop off my donation,... Read More

Insert Sleep-Deprived Title HERE

Sunday night Wes woke up with another leg cramp before Nikki had even gone to bed. She and I gave him a banana and I brought him (and her, she wasn’t going to miss out on the fun.) into our bed and I rubbed his leg off and on trying to ease his pain. After an hour or two of no sleep I decided to give him a warm bath. When I got severe leg cramps as a child, my Dad would... 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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