March 19, 2022

Wheel of Fortune

Cooper 17

Watching Cooper watch Wheel of Fortune is one of my favorite past times.

I can remember him watching when he was barely 9 months old. He was drawn to the colorful wheel.

As he grew, it was the letters.

He would clap and cheer and dance and run around the room and give high fives when the contestant guessed the right letter.

Now he is 11. And he mimicks every single letter. He may not be able to say them correctly, but he tries.

And he mumbles under his breath. And I know he is guessing and thinking.

I’m pretty sure this show taught him to read.

Pure joy.

It’s fun to watch him grow up.

And I can’t help but see us sitting here, many years from now, watching The Wheel together.

And that makes my heart smile.

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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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