A Colorful Christmas

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When I share about my son’s autism’s, my hope is that I share the endearing parts with the world. The humor and the joy.

The innocence and the determination. Because autism isn’t a dirty word. Not in this house. There are so many amazing parts that make him…him.

For example…

Last night I dressed all three boys in their matching Christmas jammies. An hour later, only two were wearing them.

Cooper’s were off. This morning as I searched for them, I had to laugh. They were gone. Like gone-gone.

I searched every part of this house and they are nowhere to be found. Twice.

When I asked him where he hid them he pointed to the fireplace. And after a few questions he nonverbally let me know that Santa took them back to the North Pole.

He did not want to wear those jammies and he was going to make certain of it. I wonder if I will ever find them!

He makes me laugh out loud. Daily. He is a better communicator than most people I know.

So, here is out obligatory christmas jammie photo I take every year. Just a little more colorful this time.

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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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