There’s a long list of phrases that an adoptive parent hears on a regular basis that can drive you batty.  You hear questions like “Did you meet her real parents?” (We are her real parents, so of course!) or “Are they sisters?” (Well, they have the same mommy and daddy, me and Emily, so, yes, they are sisters).  But, then, there’s the one comment that we’ve heard that may not make us angry, but does make us feel sorry for the person who asked.  ”They are so lucky to have parents like you” or “They are so lucky to have a chance.”  Now, these statements may seem innocent, but they put a bit of unnecessary grandeur on us as the parents.  My wife and I always reply that the truth is, we are the lucky ones – blessed in fact. » Read more: “They are so lucky…”