And the baby was Kung-fu fighting...

Her kick was as fast as lightning!

And yes it was a little bit frightening!

(pardons to Carl Douglas)

So, last night, as we watched So You Think You Can Dance (What?!? Don't judge me!), Carly pauses the show right in the middle of a very interesting audition and flops to the floor. My first thought? "Oh no! Carly's having a seizure! Grab a spoon, make sure she's not swallowing her tongue. Then, grab the camera and post on Youtube!"

Not really. I freaked out just a touch. Then, she lifts up her shirt, exposing her belly. Now, this would be strange behavior if circumstances were normal. Indeed, in a normal relationship, this would be grounds to have her committed. But, no! This is Chez West! And this is perfectly normal.

So, here we are, on the floor, Carly frantically grabbing my hand, trying to put it on her belly. The baby was moving around, and she wanted me to feel it. After a few minutes of little happening and feeling pretty awkward about the whole situation, the most amazing thing happened: I actually felt the baby kick! And it was strong too! Let me tell you, that was an amazing feeling. The girl can kick!

Yes, it was a little bit frightening. It seems so real now. Remember small doses? Yeah, that wasn't so much one of them.