Zoot’s Video Commentary

I’m going to show you some videos and let you know why I’m totally obsessing over them. First off? Tomorrow’s Glee mash-up video that shows my favorite: Santana, singing some Adele with Mercedes. What makes this video even more powerful is knowing a bit of Santana’s story from the episode. If it goes like the rumors say, it will be pretty powerful and makes... Read More

More Internet Bandwagons For You To Jump On With Me

I really am having fun with Instagram, no matter how resistant I was to jumping on the bandwagon. Mainly because, it makes me feel better about not bringing my good camera places. Like at the water balloon fight a few weeks ago. No way in HELL I wanted to have my camera there, but my phone? Did a dandy job. I think this is a great photo. I I don’t know why I get so hesitant... Read More

Fantasy World

You know what makes you (the generic “you” – not you specifically) really boring? When you find yourself fantasizing about naps. Which is what I’ve been doing lately. Daydreaming about wonderful sleep experiences. Sleep without interruption. Maybe snuggled several blankets with one of my kid’s pillow pets. What? Have you slept with one of those... Read More

Why I Would Marry My Kindle If Alabama Would Make It Legal Already

Over the summer I started thinking about getting an e-reader. I kept talking about getting the Nook, but then kept going back to just getting nothing because I didn’t think I could let go of reading real books. I’ve always loved holding books, owning them, buying them. I love my bookshelves. BECAUSE THEY HOLD MY REAL BOOKS. How could I let that go for an e-reader?... Read More

Morning Snuggles

To me, one of the best things about days when you don’t have to go to work/school, is the ability to have a leisurely wake-up time. On school/work days I have to wake up the kids (as late as possible so they get more sleep) get them dressed for school, feed them breakfast, and push them out the door. On weekends and/or snow days? We get to just snuggle. My kids don’t... 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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