Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

Underage Drinking

Preschooler to her grandma: Guess what? I’m old enough to drink now. (We toasted to the New Year during dinner tonight using plastic flutes filled with sparkling grape juice. It did come in a fancy wine-like bottle. I have to admit that this is the first pregnancy where I’ve found myself missing an occasional glassRead the whole post >>

· · · Filed Under: Child 1

Nativity Play

Madeline made her big acting debut in our homeschooling co-op’s Nativity play on Sunday afternoon (well, when she was 2, she played a confused donkey in the stable, but her only line was “Mommy!” and it wasn’t in the script). As one of the three kings, she croaked (she’s caught my nasty cold), “I bringRead the whole post >>

A Misunderstanding

Preschooler: Mommy, you’re not a very good mother. Me, trying not to take this too personally: What do you mean? Get a grip. Don’t start crying. You’re the adult here. She’s just trying to get to you. She’s probably mad at you for making her have quiet time every day and eat veggies instead ofRead the whole post >>

Horse Crazy!

Based on my daughter’s nonstop smiles once she was in the saddle this weekend for her birthday present from Gaba and Papa*, I’m starting to think horse craziness is hereditary. “Mommy, can I do horse shows one day?” Madeline asked on our way home after riding. “If you’re still interested in it when you’re older,”Read the whole post >>