The Pregnant Pause

Just lately, random kids have started pointed at my belly and saying things to me.  Mostly, "Is there a BABY in there?"

And I always try to answer thoughtfully, knowing that since the release of Alien, Aliens, and Alien 3, there are different ways to reply to that particular question.

My first reply is always the very calm, "Yes, there is a baby in there."

But honestly, my first urge is to start screaming uncontrollably, drop to the floor and start writhing, all the while screaming, "ALIEN!! ALIEN!!"

My child hasn't been born yet, so you would have no case with Child Protective Services, FYI.