Sorry for any awkwardness, but some may say it's not so much the words as the tone... was it disparaging, tinged with jealously, or just a matter-of-fact convenient factoid to share? The more that giftedness is treated as a normal topic rather than taboo, the better gifted individuals may be accepted.
Don't be surprised if other parents may seek you out over the years to discuss any aspect of giftedness. Including this birthday girl's family... Your son's excellent rapport with this child seemed to indicate that the child may be on his wavelength... as in, may be gifted, also?
All that being said, congrats on going through whatever was required to help ensure these children may continue to enjoy each other's company. This is sure to add more happy memories to their childhoods.
