Kate Wicker

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Because “shower” really shouldn’t be on my to-do list & 21 other reasons why I’m taking a blogging sabbatical

What has my life come to that I have to include something as basic as bathing on my to-do list? Please note item #15. Good thing my hair looks fuller and more vibrant when it isn’t freshly washed. And when things get really busy, thank goodness for dry shampoo. My favorite? Oscar Blandi Pronto DryRead the whole post >>

· June 15, 2012 · Tagged With: Detachment, Kate's Blog, Spiritual Growth, Tough Days, Writing · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

To Whom Should We Be Apologizing?

Back when I actually had time to regularly read blogs, I’d frequently see bloggers apologizing for the lack of substance in recent posts or even for an extended silence. I often, especially lately, feel like I should be apologizing, too, for having nothing pithy to say or for just posting only the most flattering photosRead the whole post >>

· January 9, 2012 · Tagged With: Kate's Blog, Lessons Kids Teach Me, Writing · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Baby Update

First of all, thank you for your prayers, thoughts, and kindness. When I was at the hospital, resting on my side alone, watching the fluids drip-drip-drip down the wires and into my dehydrated body, and just waiting for the contractions to PLEASE stop, I debated whether I should post something on my blog or TwitterRead the whole post >>

· June 21, 2011 · Tagged With: Bed Rest, Child 4, Gratitude, Kate's Blog, Peace, Pregnancy · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

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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