Jerry O’Connell — proud dad to fraternal twin daughters Charlie Tamara Tulip and Dolly Rebecca Rose — gives readers a peek into his life at home with the girls, 8 months.Sharing personal photos snapped by the actor and wife Rebecca Romijn, Jerry discusses being a stay at home dad — and learning to love pink!
"I grew up with all boys in my family, where there was no place for girlie stuff.But it’s amazing to walk into my house now. Everything is pink! When we first brought Dolly and Charlie home, Rebecca would say, “We’re going out, let’s put them in this dress.” At first I thought it was impractical. They’re going to poop and throw up in it anyway. What’s the point? But now I understand dressing girls: Kelly Ripa gave us the nicest girlie dresses. They’re their go-to fancy wear — they’re so fancy, I can only wash them in Woolite!"
"Rebecca wants one of us to be home with the kids at all times. So while she’s working, I’ve been at home, and it’s been really fun. My wife likes to give them milk when they wake up, but I’ve made some changes to the system. I like to let them play and then give them solid food. I get in a lot of trouble, but I feed them in front of the TV with Sesame Street. They love it. At bedtime I softly sing rap songs like Slick Rick or Biggie Smalls — without the curse words. I have favorite little bedtime nighties I put them in that say, “I love Project Runway.” It’s a different experience to be with your kids when your spouse isn’t around.
My wife said, “The factory is closed.” That’s not a lie. The factory is closed! You can’t make anything else. You just have to appreciate every moment.
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