Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

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Who Knew?

Preschooler, while playing pretend with Mommy: Okay, we’re going on a trip. Me: Where are we going?Preschooler: To visit my friend Snow White. Me: Oh, does she live in an enchanted forest? Preschooler, glaring at me like I don’t know anything at all: No. She lives in Africa.

· April 27, 2009 · Tagged With: Mom Humor · Filed Under: Child 1, Tales from the Trenches

Love Has No Limits

Me: How much do you love me? Preschooler as she outstretches her arms: This much. After a brief pause… Preschooler: Actually, I love you more than that, but my arms aren’t long enough to show you. I needed to hear these words. We all need reassurance from time to time, but lately my mommy egoRead the whole post >>

· April 22, 2009 · Tagged With: Lessons Kids Teach Me · Filed Under: Photos, Tales from the Trenches

Pint-Sized Pragmatist

21-month-old: Where’s “Melmo”? Where’s “Melmo”? (Melmo = Elmo) Preschooler: Elmo’s not here. He’s not even real.

· March 25, 2009 · · Filed Under: Child 1, Child 2, Tales from the Trenches

My Little Carnivore

I’m not sure I have to point out the irony of this post following my Meatless Monday series, but it has recently become very clear that my oldest daughter does not share my sentiments when it comes to red meat and when she turns 14 and is required to practice the laws of abstinence, FridaysRead the whole post >>

· March 21, 2009 · Tagged With: Mom Humor · Filed Under: Child 1, Tales from the Trenches

I’ve Fallen in Rank

So yesterday afternoon I’m pulling out of the grocery store parking lot when my car alarm starts going off. I have no idea what I’ve done to trigger it, but I cannot figure out how to silence the blasted thing. I finally pull over, turn the engine off, unlock the doors, and lock them againRead the whole post >>

· March 3, 2009 · Tagged With: Mom Humor · Filed Under: Child 1, 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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