Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

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411 on 911

Every day is a game of 420 questions with my 3-year-old lately. This kid makes Curious George look like an amateur. During a recent drive home, we had the following conversation: Madeline, referring to a song that was playing about how Christians can change the world with their love (I’m not sure of the nameRead the whole post >>

· July 1, 2008 · · Filed Under: Tales from the Trenches

A Mommy By Any Other Name is Still a Mommy

Hairdresser: What’s your mommy’s name? The hairdresser scans the salon/kids’ shop for me because she has finished cutting my daughter’s hair. I’m standing behind a crowded clothes rack, so she can’t see me. Madeline: Mommy. Hairdresser: No, her real name. Madeline: Her name’s Katie, but her real name is Mommy.

· June 28, 2008 · · Filed Under: Tales from the Trenches

Confessions

1. I ate ice cream for dinner on Sunday. It was creamy and chocolate and delicious. Just don’t tell my 3-year-old. (She wasn’t home when I raided the freezer.) 2. I didn’t get out of my pajamas on Monday. I did dress the baby (one point for Mommy!), but Madeline strutted around in a t-shirtRead the whole post >>

· June 25, 2008 · Tagged With: Mom Humor, Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) · Filed Under: Tales from the Trenches

Stinky Mom

I’m a stinky mom. Literally. Madeline: Why can’t you stay with me for quiet time? Me: Because I didn’t take a shower this morning. Madeline: You don’t need a shower. Me: Yes, I do. Madeline: Why? Me: Because I’m stinky. (Of course, I’m only jesting with her. I don’t really stink.) Madeline: No, you’re not.Read the whole post >>

· June 19, 2008 · · Filed Under: Tales from the Trenches

Where’s My Mind?

Is it still in bed? Maybe. Is it here but just a little slow? Definitely. Once upon a time I actually got paid to edit others’ work. I know, pretty scary, considering all the mental gaffes that find their way into my posts. I had to correct at least a half dozen typos I foundRead the whole post >>

· June 13, 2008 · Tagged With: Encouragement for Moms, Motherhood, Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) · Filed Under: Tales from the Trenches

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Hi, I’m Kate

 

I'm the author of two nonfiction books Getting Past Perfect and Weightless, a storyteller*, overthinker, eating disorder survivor, mom of five, book junkie, socially awkward nerd as well as a speaker (so basically a walking and talking contradiction), and a perfectionist in recovery.

I am currently working towards my MFA in Fiction at Warren Wilson. Thank you to everyone who has read my drafts, offered feedback, and cheered me on. The writing life is often solitary, but I wouldn’t be here without a community of support.

 

*Imperfect motherhood story for Rabbit Box (no children will harmed in the telling of the story and Mom had permission to share this video)

*Some BODY to Love story for Rabbit Box

 

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