Or, alternatively we could just stand up and say, yup, I made that!!!
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That's how I feel. I'm just so proud to have kids and to be a parent. I like the nice things people say, oh your kids are super cute, etc...even if smarts is just a genetic lottery there's nothing wrong with being a proud parent, like if you knew a supermodel or athlete. Talent is cool, that's probably all they're commenting on. This is another case where you need to realize that no one else will see your children the way you see them. That goes for any kid. Unless you have a weird reputation or the other parent usually acts weird I would just take it as they were trying to make superficial conversation and offer an obvious compliment. Even if it doesn't reflect how you feel deep inside.
