I've tried this. And I just get a 'I don't want to hear it' I think its because I never really said it before, and now for W its too late and possibly sounds false. I will continue once or twice a week max though.
Okay, try "Is that new?" and if it is, no matter the answer, say "It looks great" Seriously, you may have to practice this...not kidding. Eye contact or a very light shoulder touch with sincerity. But you have to actually think it looks great other wise we smell BS. If this didn't work before, only try once in the week or whatever and watch for reaction.
Nice GAL list!! I love reading in the coffee shop :)))
It's not a green light, but you don't have to bring it up ever. You can say "I know we want to spend as much time with kids as possible, what do you suggest we do ?"
Maybe I misunderstood and she wants to talk about future parenting and not right now parenting? If that is the case, you can say "We are excellent parents and love our kids, I am sure we can continue being excellent parents"