The “Too Much” Kid

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See that little one on the right?

He is 3 years old and he’s my ‘too much’ kid.

Too much energy. Too much noise. Too much joy. Too much love.

I call him spirited. Some say feral.

He goes a mile a minute and usually needs to be reminded to slow down.

Like this morning I told him his pants were on inside out.

And that he only had one sock on.

He had no idea.

But then again, he notices when his baby sister has a runny nose and takes the time to wipe it.

He takes big brothering very seriously.

‘Mama, I’ll do it. She’s my baby.’

Too much cute I tell ya.

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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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