Owen the Trend-Setter

Who knew Owen's stuff would be such a hit with the kiddos? First things first....the van--with the electronic ramp and hollowed out inside--is a playground for every kid in the neighborhood. These kids just can't get enough of running around in that thing. Why? Who knows what is so fun about running up and down a 3-foot incline.

Gavin just recently finished the ramp in the front of our house. Hallelujah, no more carrying his wheelchair up the stairs, which is nearly impossible for my woosy self; it is almost always a two-person job. Wow, did the kids go nuts about this one. Not so much because it is fun to run up and down on, but because they know Brutus (who is tied up in the front yard right in front of the steps) has NO WAY of reaching them if they go up the ramp. Kyla, you're welcome....no more freaking out trying to get from the bus to my front door because you are terrified of my 12-lb. shihtzu...you are safe now.

Notice the man-eating dog by the steps? Ferocious.

And who can forget the wheelchair. Kids WAIT for some adult to come and hold Owen so they can sink their butts into that green lump of comfort. It has to be the COOLEST seat in the house....

Kendall saying to heck with standing up the entire K-State game...Owen has the best seat in the stadium

Alden thought he needed buckled in...maybe if he would open his eyes when he shows off that cheesy smile he wouldn't be so scared to fall out

And last but not least....the walker. Owen has been borrowing a walker (not so much a baby walker, but more of a big kid walker for disabled children) from his preschool for a few months now. We use it every day. And no, not just Owen uses it every day, Alden is hanging on that thing every second Owen is out of it. He's obsessed. Dex is also catching on and climbing all over that thing like it's a jungle gym. Do they fight over it? Yes.

So in conclusion, I really can't understand why Owen's things are so awesome, but they certainly are to the under 6 population. And if they keep kids entertained and friendly to Owen, they can line up and play anytime.