BONUS QUESTION: And, if so, will your husband be able to refrain from laughing when Baby Mason falls down?

Having set up not one, but two, betting pools on this site — where we all bet on when my children would be born and whether they would weigh more or less than the cats (we’re sentimental like that) — it should be no surprise that I’m a fan of the new ABC game show “Bet On Your Baby,” in which parents try to predict their toddler’s next move (something I try to do every day, to no avail).  So, for example, a mom will bet on silly things, like whether her two-year-old son can carry a glass of water through an obstacle course without spilling half of it (heck, I can’t even do that) and, at the end of the show, the five competing families return to play for the chance to win $50,000 towards a college education for their child.  Even more fun:  As part of The Laughing Stork’s ongoing partnership with Luvs (you may remember their hilarious videos that I posted here), who is sponsoring the show, I am going to be live-Tweeting the show from my personal handle, @CandyKirby, on Saturday at 8PM PST.

So put the kids to bed early tomorrow night, check your local listings, grab a large glass of wine (hey, it’s been a long week) and join me for a chat about the show!  I’ll be using the hashtag #Luvs1Kid2Kid.  Hope to “see” you there!

Disclaimer:  This post is indeed sponsored by Luvs.  But the longstanding passion for betting on babies is all my own.

Hey, pregnant ladies, want to get Kim Kardashian’s look?  Her shoes are now available in Saks’ maternity torture device department.

Talk about nepotism at its worst:  I’m a little embarrassed to say the winner of this week’s “Caption This” contest is… um, my husband, Mr. Candy.  He surprised me by submitting this Dirty Dancing-inspired winner:

Nobody puts Baby in a bucket!

And the guy doesn’t even drink coffee!  Or tea!  So I guess he’ll be enjoying chocolate milk in his new Laughing Stork mug.  But never fear — readers have been submitting more fantastic baby pictures for future contests.  And I will let family members know they are NOT eligible to win.  (Unless they come armed with more Dirty Dancing references, in which case I really cannot deny them.)

Have a funny baby, pet or family photo to submit?  Pass ‘em along to us at candy@thelaughingstork.com!

Photo credit:  Casey Jay Benson

Best known in the tabloids for being “flaunted” or “hidden” or “too waif-like,” Kate Middleton’s Baby Bump (KMBB) has risen to fame the old-fashioned way:  by being part of a royal family.

About seven months old, KMBB is also a fan of being outfitted in classy designer outfits and just generally being simple and down-to-earth while relaxing in its four-story, 20-room apartment in Kensington Palace.  The Laughing Stork was fortunate enough to get a chance to sit down with KMBB and get its thoughts about life as the most famous baby bump in the world.

THE LAUGHING STORK:  We appreciate you taking the time to talk to us, Your Royal Highness.

KATE MIDDLETON’S BABY BUMP:  You should.  I’m missing tea with Piers Morgan’s hairpiece for this!

TLS: Well, thanks again.  How are you feeling these days?

KMBB:  I’m expanding by the second, every camera in the world is fixated on me, and I can’t even have a single puff of Harry’s new Cuban cigars.  How do you THINK I freakin’ feel?

TLS:  I didn’t expect you to have an American accent.

KMBB:  And I didn’t expect you to have any particularly interesting questions.  So far, I’ve been spot-on.

TLS:  You know, it would make anybody cranky to grow up — and out — under such a microscope…

KMBB:  Cranky?  You think I’m cranky?  Try talking to that Kardashian chick’s bump.  IT will give you cranky.  Stuffed into those leather pants like a freakin’ potato in a prophylactic –

TLS:  Yes, um, anyway… as you enter the last trimester, any advice to give other famous baby bumps?

KMBB:  If you’ve got the Queen all up in your business, and laying a hand on you like Lizzie was doin’ to me the other day, just tell the baby to give her a big ol’ roundhouse kick!  Ha!  You shoulda seen Lizzie… she was so startled, nearly knocked that ridiculous thing off her head!

TLS:  Words for all bumps to live by, for sure.  Thank you again.

KMBB:  Got a Cuban on you, by chance?  (AWKWARD PAUSE)  Kidding!  Just… kidding.

“Hope all the amazing moms had a great day!” wrote Selena. “I have the best momma in the world ) I love you so much!”

So sweet that we’re raising our kids in a world where love can be expressed electronically, isn’t it?

Selena’s mom and dad, Ricardo Gomez, became parents when they were quite young (obviously) and divorced when the Come and Get It singer was five years old.  Mandy wed current husband-slash-baby daddy Brian Teefey in 2006.

After putting up with Justin Bieber’s childish shenanigans for way longer than most girls would, we already know Selena will be a very patient babysitter.

Congrats, ladies!

Us Weekly taunts America with this cover of Kim Kardashian and questioning headline.

In response, America said, “No, we call it Photoshop.”

Meanwhile, mom of two-year-old Ever, Alanis Morrisette, also donned a bikini while in Hawaii

Hey, if any mom of a toddler actually manages to find time to shave, she SHOULD show it off.

Kate Middleton stirs controversy by buying a — GASP! — $1800 Dutch-made Bugaboo stroller instead of the traditional, British-made Silver Cross

Of course, it’s all a moot point because Uncle Harry plans to carry him around in an empty Kegerator.

Tom Hanks considered “most trusted person in America” according to a Reader’s Digest poll.

In response, Tom’s first wife — on whom Tom cheated with Rita Wilson — said, “Um…no.”

Malin Akerman posts this photo of her three-week-old son, Sebastian, on Instagram with this comment:  “Did my hair today and this was my son’s reaction… I think he likes it.”

Well, the wolf-whistle IS one of the three-week milestones.