Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

Show, Don’t Tell

“That’s the sweater you wore the night we got engaged,” he says. “You’re right,” I say surprised that the camel-colored, wool-blend sweater is still in style (I think it is anyway) and even more surprised that he remembers I was wearing it on that special night more than eight years ago. Then, with the armRead the whole post >>

An Early Christmas Gift

My husband is mostly off this week although he’s working two short evening shifts. He had to work Christmas Day last year and the day we attempted to celebrate as a family, he was called in to the hospital. Needless to say, I’m very happy to have him around and so are our daughters. WeRead the whole post >>

Attachment Parenting at its Finest

Always one to show empathy and to respect the developmental needs and dignity of my children, here I am, four Christmases ago, with my firstborn ever-so-gently encouraging her to cozy up with Santa. Never mind the absolute terror in her eyes. Never mind that on any other day I would never dream of plopping myRead the whole post >>

Becoming More Christ-y

This morning the girls were working on an impromptu Christmas play to perform for my husband and me. The rehearsals began with a manic (and obnoxiously loud) rendition of “Jingle Bells.” “Mommy, we want you to be surprised, so don’t listen,” Madeline instructed. Don’t listen. Ah, wouldn’t that be nice if I could tune outRead the whole post >>

Celebrating Christ Now!

We’ve had a meaningful but busy first week of Advent. I’ll have lots to write about next week (providing my life allows me some extra time in front of the computer). In the meantime, I’ll share an old column from the 2008 Catholic Mom archives: I’ve always loved the Advent season, but this time ofRead the whole post >>