Tuesday, August 13, 2013

I think you got your lions crossed.

When the kids have a normal childhood ailment like a rash or congestion, we don't take them to a normal doctor like normal people.  We take them to the chiropractor, who uses adjustments, nutrition (vitamins and herbs), muscle testing and emotional release techniques to help get to the bottom of the issue.  Shhhhhhh.  Don't tell anyone.  I think we may still appear normal to people who don't know us well.

So, Jackson has had a strange rash on his legs that started after he scratched open a nasty patch of mosquito bites.  Some muscle testing determined that he has an imbalance in his gall bladder area.  The gall bladder area is often connected to the emotions of anger and frustration.  The chiropractor asked Jackson if he was angry or frustrated about anything.  (sidebar: this technique is much more effective with adults and teens who think: "hmmmm... have I been angry or frustrated about anything in the last week or so?" whereas the seven year old can only think of how he is still angry with his sister for tossing her shoe at him in the car on the way to the appointment.)

Jackson [thinking]: "hmmmmmm..."

Kat: "We have been getting ready to go back to school and summer is coming to an end."

Chiropractor: "Jackson, how are you feeling about returning to school?"

Jackson: "Good."

He asks a few more questions about his teacher and school.  Jackson seems okay with it.

Chiropractor: "Jackson, how do you feel about summer coming to an end? Is there anything you wished that you had done?"

Jackson: [instantly angry] "YESSSS!  I did NOT get to go BUNGEE JUMPING!!"  He is near tears with frustration.

We all bust out laughing.  After we finally settle down, I try to compassionately approach the topic.

Kat: "Jack. Honey.  You have to be 18 years old to go bungee jumping..."

Jackson: "You do?!?"

Kat: "Yes, baby.  It's dangerous.  Kids can't do it."

Jackson: "But!  But!  I did it befowre!"

And then I instantly realize.  He means EuroBungy.

I ask him if he means EuroBungy and he does.  We explain to him what actual bungee jumping is.  He laughs hysterically.