We were at the doctor's getting the little boom a checkup and various injections. Everything was going well and after a short while he pronounced us good to go.
Is there anything else before you leave?
He kindly asked.
Well... There is one thing Doctor?
I described the malady that I had been worried was exhibiting itself in my son.
The Doctor looked. He frowned and pushed his glasses up his nose and looked again. He pulled a great big book down from a shelf and thumbed through it before stopping at a particular page. He nodded and hmmd.
He snapped the book shut and looked up at me.
I am afraid that all the symptoms seem to confirm your suspicions.
Oh no Doctor, say it isn't so?
Yes, I will just say it straight. Your son has red hair.
The good lady burst into tears. I however, set my jaw manfully at the news.
Is there nothing that can be done Doctor?
The Doctor took off his glasses and pinched the bridge of his nose.
There isn't much I am afraid.
Damn it, man, there has to be something??
Well, there are various dyes and colourings that could be used when he is older. But they don't always take.
I clenched my fists tight.
Will he... Will he have pale skin and freckles too Doctor? Tell us the truth, we can take it.
The Doctor nodded solemnly.
I am afraid it's quite likely...
.
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I blinked furiously. The Doctor was speaking. I think I might have fallen asleep sitting up. As if to prove it, I could feel a trail of drool on my chin. The good lady was giving me an exasperated sideward glance.
I tried to focus on the Doctor's words.
Just a little bit of cradle cap on the scalp there, nothing to worry about.
Righto Doctor. No need for hair dye then!
I exclaimed a little loudly.
The Doctor and the good lady looked at me in the same way they would at a drunk monkey in a dress.
Right Daddy.
The good lady took my arm and firmly manouevered my sleep-addled personage out of the door.
Thank you for posting @meesterboom.
Thank you for a lovely short story and illustrations.
At least he will not be the odd man out....with Prince Harry having gone before him.....right. ^_^
He will be very handsome...no doubt....red hair sounds like a splendid bonus.
Have you ever seen the film.....Father Knows Best.....an oldie...with a family of gingers.
Wishing you and yours all the best. Cheers.
I havent saw that film but it is one I will look out for.
Prince Harry, that young whippersnapper songsmith Ed Sheeran. Good company indeed!
Cheers to you and yours! :O)
hahahahahaha IMAGINE THAT!!!!
hahahahaha
Hahaha! I know!!! :0D
;-)>
:OD
Don't worry mate, afterall..........
Haha, that's very true!
Yes. I can confirm, we have souls.
I get a freckle for every soul I steal! 3:)
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What's wrong with red hair?
Scary Clown Source
It never affected me as a child.
Well thats me terrified lol!
this one says it all wahahahaha
It does!! What a horrifying clown!
Bahaha, I love your writing!
I wonder if you were picked on a lot when you were a kid... And I bet if you were you turned out better than anyone who picked on you. Stronger to boot!
Ha, well good luck with your red headed frecked child! :P
Thanks for the early morning smile!
~ @Timbo
Lol, I was surprisingly not picked on when I was young. I had a crazy big brother that might have had something to do with it :0)
Yea, haha I was the big brother that helped the 4 little brothers I have to not get picked on! Glad to know you had someone similar looking out for you! :P
Hehe, it's a common thing. Good on ya!!
Thank ya thank ya!
Are you excited to be dad?
Oh yeah man, it's totally awesome!
I can hardly wait, only a few more months now! :D
If he ends up looking like this guy, I think he'll be fine.
For some reason I think you might just be right there lololo!
Are you not a red hair yourself? Red hair is cool. No need to dye anymore. Hahahah.
My little girl is a yellow bone (maybe due to a skin condition) and she is having a white man hair. I am always answering questions here and there.
@seyiodus.
I am fair haired, although I am getting a bit silver these days! I used a paint app on my android phone :)
Silver means old right? hahaha
It sho does!!!
One of my favorite people in all of this world is a red-head. Intelligent, dependable, noble, indeed a man of integrity--your boy is in good company :)
This is me you are talking about isnt it? I am so flattered! :OD
Can I say I told you so.... BTW I love redheads, and was very disappointed when I failed to produce even one.
Well I am quite happy that I have managed to chunter one out from my nethers! Hehe :0)
hello ginger, I mean chico!
don't worry red hair is pretty chic nowadays
I'd dye mine so like that of Jean Grey if I could
I think it's so beautiful and the freckles, too!
but I guess it's different here in the West back then
where I came from we think it's so cute to have freckles and red hair but you know, most of us just got black that's why :D
your baby Boom dawg's going to be fine redy or not :D
Hehe, Ojh I know he will. Its just funny seeing it. It looks really cute on him. I am kinda hoping that he doestn grow out of it!
He is a wee star :OD
You drive me crazy, now I will not be able to sleep from laughing to much
I wont be able to sleep from smiling at the thought of making you laugh too much :OD
It is true, nearly midnight here and I am old.
Nonsense, You are just a slip of a thing!
LOL. I have to make this one a 'gentle giggle', as it makes my tummy sore ... as always your posts make my day! :)
Cheers milady! :0)
My Gahd, man! We had been worried about your daughter's iron grip on the whole world in a possible future that we completely neglected the possibility of your son being the one without a soul!! I knew that cuteness had its price, I just knew it! Worry not, my friend, buddy, pal o' mine! I shall dedicate all my resources in finding out a cure to his affliction. Gingers should only be used to spice up tasty cuisines!
Oh that made me laugh, yes, we shall scour the very earth for some remedy!!!
It's very cute though. Every time I see it I go awwww :0)
Laugh? How dare you, sir? How dare you! It was said with the utmost seriousness. I feel a purging is imminent and I want The Mountain to be spared from it. Let's see if you'll still feel the same when strange goings on happen in your domicile and it's blamed on gremlins. Oh the poor gremlins...
Oh no, not the gremlins!?! Surely you, am author of some renown are aware that they can hear when their name is typed. Hang on, even I am going out on a limb with that one...
some renown haha! I have often wondered, but I can't say with certainty, are the gremlins
colludinghelpingwithour robot overlords,plotting our ultimate destructionusher in an era of prosperity?It seems that you
have hit the nail upon the head!!are feeling slightly unwell, perhaps you should take to you bed?Not now, not when the revolution is at hand!Yes, it's pretty late. I better hit the hay before I become Mr. Cranky Pants.Having red hair is not bad at all, on the contrary it is very special.
Thank you very much for this pleasant reading dear friend
I wish you a happy daygreat as always dear friend @meesterboom, I love how you lead your life, always with a great deal of humor.
I think that humour keeps us young! Here's to you @jlufer!
The heart is the most beautiful part of the body, the smile is magical, the real dad is always in the right place - with his children.
I couldn't agree more! For the children!
Your submission for today's colour challenge?
Hehe, I never thought. It's it red today!
Red head pal may be new trend because I have seen grey hair trend being viral on the internet. The little boom is a special creation of God and you must make him proud.
I am very very proud! Life is good! :0D
Yup my friend. When we are good life is all good around us. Have you seen my 4 hours hard work for making the digital painting in my last post.
I haven't but I will :0)
los niños siempre tienen la cabecita roja, pero si es el cabello, bueno..eso se quita con un buen tinte jajaja. saludos!
jeje, él tiene el pelo rojo. es un hermoso color encantador sin embargo. es muy escocés: 0D
que hermoso, me encantaría verlo! Dios lo cuide.
¡Tomaré el mejor cuidado! ¡Salud, muchacha!
a month or two, you should 'probably' be back to your good ol' sleeping patterns .. i hope !
I am hoping so, it's been a rough weekend!
Awww! No ginger hair then? Both my youngest had red hair when they were born. It fell out and came back blonde. No problems!
He does, it's very light. I am convinced it will turn blonde as apparently I was the same. It looks fab though :0D
Curly too? My guys hard the real pretty waves...
Straight as anything!
Just think, in the future we will be able to enjoy meesterboom jnr, like the hair the quick witted brain should alson be heriditary
Lol, I had better get his steemit account registered!
Can't start them too early, look at the little-peppers for a good example.
When they are old enough they will have enough to buy a brand new Mustang,
and have a lot of computer savvy as well.
Imagine that. Loads of money stored up for their future. Heck, I might give it a bash!
Lil' Baby boom! Shots aren't fun! Unless a drinking shot... hhhah
Drinking shots are the best fun!!
Hahaha. Very funny as usual. I see that the charming Prince Harry got engaged today despite the non dyed hair!
He did! I wonder what else could have possibly made him an attractive catch... ;0)
He said, "I'm not really this tall, I'm standing on my wallet..." or some such ;)
Or maybe It's Prince Harry actually when introduced to his beau!
Very funny. They always say that one with red hair has a healthy temper. One of my children has auburn colored hair and he has a healthy temper. We all need a bit of temper to manage our place in this ole world. Lol
My family are renowned for their temper. I actually got that skips a generation!!
You arranged it nicely
well done
I am the master arranger
yes your post is nice it tells everything
Thank you, I do try to fit it all in
He frowned and pushed his glasses up his nose and looked again
nice man very nice
Hehe, Cheers!
very great job you do this, useful.
success is always for you.
Thank you @barvon!
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Now following @exchange
thankyou
You are welcome
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I shall follow @meh as well and upvote all their posts
wow this is a fantabulous post
and brother I'm always ready ha ha ha
Well thanks man!
It's funny that there is such a huge disparity in the way people view red hair in women and men. A female with red hair is usually considered quite a beauty whereas a man with red hair is considered to have a malady of some sort.
Exactly what I was thinking. Tis very bizarre. It's quite common in Scotland!