Well ...

... here's an interesting development: my girlfriend, current residence of my kid, experiences regular kicks this evening. Of course when I go up to feel for myself, interested as I am, the kid stops kicking. According to my girlfriend the kid experiences my presence as soothing and quieting.

Now, you know, nice, great, yeah, totally thrilled, happy to be a positive influence and all that.

But, you know ... I wouldn't mind actually feeling a kick myself, you know ... already the kid's being difficult. This will be great later on ...