How many?

It's not like you share your whole life story with someone you just meet, however the ocassion has arisen a few times in the last few weeks where new people Ive met have asked if I have have children and how many etc...

I have stumbled. And stuttered. And glossed over the "details". 

But I realise that each discussion, circumstance, and person is different, and determines the answer I give. 

Usually I just say I have 4 kidlets... its easier to say, but not easier to think or explain.