Because let’s face it: NOBODY LIKES ME! *Sob* (Insert punch in the face…HERE.)

I think part of my problem in the Social department is that I totally over-analyze the people around me and what they may or may not be thinking about me. The logical part of my brain understands that Person B is probably not thinking anything about me, but the insecure paranoid part of my brain thinks these type of things daily: Are my neighbors judging us because the edges... Read More

I’m A Liar

Those who know me in the “real world” have heard the story at least once about the time I let someone think LilZ was a girl through a lengthy conversation when he was a baby. It’s one of those staple stories either HE tells or I do. But when I do it’s usually in shame. See – LilZ had an amazing head of curly hair when he was a small baby. Everywhere... Read More

Why Everyone Needs A Minivan

So, one of the stresses about having kids ranging such ages as mine (18 months to 14) is that they need you during different times of day. The overlap is minimal, and sometimes this can severely cramp your Sleep Time. For example, I had to pick up LilZ last night at midnight at a party. I came home and didn’t wind down enough to go to sleep until after 1am. FOUR HOURS LATER…AndyZ... Read More

Don’t You Use That Tone With Me!

You know what bugs me? I mean, really irks me? That tone. That tone that says, “You are annoying me right now with your stupidity.” Sometimes it has been given to me from tech support and other times from a waitress at a restaurant. Everyone is capable of using the tone and every time I hear it I go from being a calm and submissive polite woman to a pissed off and emotional... Read More

My Dog Ate My Blog Entry

Why haven’t I written? Excuse #1 LilZ gave me a mix CD for Mother’s Day. I thought that putting a set list up of that CD along with the hysterical thing that was his final recorded track of his own voice would be a GREAT entry. Only I’d needed him to give me the playlist because – while I love the CD – I’ve never heard of any of the songs and/or... 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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