Something I've noticed

[ethel_aardvark]

...It's weird, but generally when people talk about their cats and dogs, they go out of their way to talk about how cute and adorable they are. When they talk about their kids they seem to go out of their way to talk about how terrible and draining they are. Maybe I'm just noticing this because I'm pregnant.

NB this doesn't seem to apply to my friends, but does seem to apply as a general rule about workmates and other casual acquaintances.