Perfect Night

Tonight was one of those perfect nights.

Beautiful weather. Sunshine. Heat.

To get this baby out we went to the park. Our park. The one we’ve been going to since we just had Cooper.

And now three boys. And soon one more.

We moved slower than snails. Backwards sometimes. Any animal that may have been near retreated at the sound of us coming.

Cooper looked for whales and penguins.

Sawyer asked me questions about how said baby is coming out. And about hospitals and labor. He’s a little nervous about his old mom.

And Harbie found mud, sand, water, rocks, flowers, and sticks. And a dinosaur egg. Which is now missing on our drive home. Tears are being shed.

It was a good night. Chaotic. Loud. Messy. And wonderful.

No baby yet. She is proving to be the most stubborn one already. I give her credit. Coming into this circus has to be a bit intimidating.

We can’t wait though.

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Kate Swenson

Kate Swenson lives in Minnesota with her husband Jamie, and four children, Cooper, Sawyer, Harbor and Wynnie. Kate launched Finding Cooper's Voice from her couch while her now 11-year-old son Cooper was being diagnosed with autism. Back then it was a place to write. Today it is a living, thriving community of people who want to not only advocate for autism, but also make the world a better place for individuals with disabilities and their families. Her first book, Forever Boy, will be released, April 5, 2022.

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