note to self:
the only people who are interested in stories about my children are other people with children and family
even other people with children are not that excited about such boastful tales

when people ask about my children... I need to remember to respond, "they are great!" smile and then let the topic drift

as cute as it may be for a 14 month old to make a great physical effort to jump
or
as magnificent as the talents of your near 4 year old may be
no one cares as much as a parent about the advanced nature of a child