Can't say I had too many people princessing my two. Maybe that's because people who know me know there are a whole lot of feminine qualities that I value that don't mesh with the "princess" ideal. And I'm pretty sure I countered comments about prettiness/cuteness/small-female-childness with my own commentary about their true personal qualities.

eg Person: she's so cute with her hair like that.
Me: cute? I think she looks funny and smart.