I have two dc, they are obviously the most beautiful creatures on this planet (I have a photo on my profile, although no idea why it is upside down....!).
However, (i know this will sound like not-very-stealthy-boasting, but it's the whole point really so i have to say it) I frequently get strangers and friends commenting on how gorgeous ds is - he is, I suppose you would say, the classic image of a child - huge eyes, long lashes, very blonde curls and a big cheeky grin. The spit of dh at the same age (little to do with me 
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The issue is that they often say this in front of dd - and that winds me up. She's only 4 and not really noticing yet, and is also a little cutie but I'm worried that it will start to filter through and make her feel second-best (that's not quite what I mean, but I know that growing up with two much prettier younger sisters did affect me, I had the same thing). I tell her all the time how gorgeous she is, and also big up her other - much more important - qualities but how can I stop people saying this in front of her? Or how can I off-set the potential damage? I always make a point of saying something positive about her when they make this comment about ds (and say thank you too, I know it's meant well), and stress to them both that there are many other important qualities, but it does make me a bit cross for dd....