Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

My Personality Type, According to My Daughter

Recently, Madeline decided she wanted to learn more about the human brain. (When your husband’s evening reading selections include Primer of Diagnostic Imaging and Brain Imaging, your children are more apt to take a special interest in human anatomy.) I showed her a color-coded diagram of the brain and pointed to the green section. “That’sRead the whole post >>

On the Eve of Homeschooling

Madeline can’t wait to officially start school after Labor Day – if you can call 40 to 45 minutes of reading practice and an introduction to basic math as “official” school. Honestly, I think more than anything she’d like a chance to ride the big, old cheesewagon, but, alas, it’s a short commute from herRead the whole post >>

The Forever "I Do"

Thirty-eight years ago today with God as their witness my parents made a promise to love each other for better or worse, in rich and in poor, and in sickness and in health. Mom was 18 and Dad was 19. Just two kids in love, but that didn’t stop them from taking their vows seriously.Read the whole post >>

New Study Links Concentration Problems to Proximity to Toddlers

A new study shows a fascinating link between a person’s ability to concentrate and his proximity to a toddler. “It wasn’t my fault,” explains study subject Madeline Wicker when Mommy, the study’s lead researcher, noticed there had been a mishap with a pair of scissors. “She ‘unconcentrated’ me.” When questioned further, the study subject revealedRead the whole post >>

Meat in the Middle

I’m over at Faith & Family LIVE! today discussing what happens when a strict vegetarian (me once upon a time) falls in love with a carnivore (my husband). Enjoy!