Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

Living Lent

I’m praying for a fruitful Lent for all of you. I’m hoping to live Lent this year. I need this season right about now. Ever since my fourth baby was born, my prayer life has been hit or miss (and mostly miss, if I’m honest). It’s time to get back on track. I’m also hopingRead the whole post >>

Lenten Clicking

  Lent really crept up on me this year. Fortunately, I have a stockpile of resources to help my family and me along my Lenten journey. In lieu of a thought-provoking post, I’m simply going to list some resources, ideas, books, etc. I’ve used in the past, plan to use, or dream of using whenRead the whole post >>

A Poem

My 2-year-old has neon green snot. She thinks it’s very pretty. I do not. — The pretty snot face is on the mend, but her poor baby brother is terribly congested and crusty. He’s such a happy guy that he’ll cough, cry, and then smile in quick succession. Our family is a walking petri dish.Read the whole post >>

Short and Sweet

I love St. Valentine’s Day. I love having an excuse to lavish my family with love. I don’t mind them doing it in return for me either. I was the grateful recipient of roses and handmade cards. We didn’t do anything extravagant. Dave and I were able to sneak away for a quick dinner. WeRead the whole post >>

Parenting as a mirror

Welcome to the February 2012 Carnival of Natural Parenting: Respectful Interactions With Other Parents This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Carnival of Natural Parenting hosted by Code Name: Mama and Hobo Mama. This month our participants have focused on how we can communicate with other parents compassionately. *** I once had aRead the whole post >>