Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

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Happy Halloween!

Dorothy and Toto’s “dress rehearsal” at our church’s Halloween party last weekend Our jack-o-lantern (Madeline named it Beauty, but I’m partial to calling it Fred.) Stay tuned (or not) for more pictures… Have a fun and safe Halloween!

· October 31, 2008 · · Filed Under: Holidays, Photos

The Corn Maze and the Pumpkin Patch

It’s become an annual tradition to head to Uncle Shuck’s to wander through the corn maze, to find the perfect pumpkin, to savor October in Georgia, and to spend time with family. Now I’m going to bore you with some pictures from our Saturday fun: Our little cowgirl Madeline and some of my cousins whoRead the whole post >>

· October 26, 2008 · · Filed Under: Photos, Traditions

All Saints’ Day Party

As a cradle Catholic, I’m a collector and admirer of saints. I have an envelope brimming with holy cards depicting these faithful followers of God, and I often turn to myriad saints during certain situations in my life. I’ve, of course, whispered a prayer to St. Anthony when I’ve lost something. I’ve prayed often toRead the whole post >>

· October 24, 2008 · Tagged With: Saints · Filed Under: Photos, Traditions

Once a Baby, Always a Baby

She’s technically not a baby anymore. She’s entered toddlerhood and is constantly running away from me, scaling furniture, and wanting to do whatever her big sister is doing. But when I look at Baby Rae (yes, we all still call her Baby Rae), all I see is my baby girl – the little one whoRead the whole post >>

· October 23, 2008 · Tagged With: Motherhood · Filed Under: Photos

Go Cubs!

· September 30, 2008 · · Filed Under: Photos

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Hi, I’m Kate

I’m a wife, mom of five kids, writer, speaker, storyteller, bibliophile, runner, eating disorder survivor, and perfectionist in recovery. I'm the author of Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood  and Weightless: Making Peace With Your Body.

I’ve tried a lot of things in my life – anorexia, bulimia, law school, teaching aerobics, extended breastfeeding, vegetarianism, trying to be perfect and failing miserably at it – and through it all I’ve been writing. And learning to embrace the messiness of life instead of covering it up, making excuses for it, or being ashamed of my brokenness or my home’s sticky counters.

Nowadays I’m striving every single, imperfect day to strike a balance between keeping it real and keeping it joyful.

 

“She could never be a saint, but she thought she could be a martyr if they killed her quick.”

―Flannery O'Connor

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