Ricky Martin On Fatherhood: 'I Don't Want To Miss A Moment'

Access Hollywood - December 10, 2008 12:00 PM PST
Story photo: Ricky Martin On Fatherhood: 'I Don't Want To Miss A Moment'Ricky Martin, 2007Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood

MIAMI, FL -- Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt aren't the only celebrity parents overjoyed at having welcomed twins this year. Latin pop singer Ricky Martin is thrilled that his sons -- Matteo and Valentino -- entered his life in 2008.

"I'm so happy," Ricky told People magazine about the twins he welcomed via a surrogate in August. "Everything they do, from smiling to crying, feels like a blessing. Being a father feels amazing. This has been the most spiritual moment in my life."

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Though they are just four months old, Ricky said the boys are already so very different.

"Valentino loves to sleep. I call him 'Mr. Peace and Love' because he's so chill and serene," Ricky told the mag. "Matteo is more alert and active. He was up at 3 AM the other night and just hanging!"

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And though two boys make double the trouble, Ricky is thrilled to experience parenthood on his own.

"I don't have a nanny," Ricky revealed. "I'm doing this on my own because I don't want to miss a moment. I have a personal assistant who helps me, someone who takes care of me while I'm taking care of them, but I'm the one who changes the diapers, the one that feeds them, the one that bathes them, the one that puts them to sleep. For any parent, the first couple of months tend to get a little bit intense."

The "She Bangs" singer said he chose to have the children via a surrogate because he just couldn't wait to be a dad.

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"Adoption was one option, but it's complicated and can take a long time," he admitted. "Surrogacy was an intriguing and faster option. I thought, 'I'm going to jump into this with no fear.'"

And he has. Ricky said he is already immersing his little ones in the arts.

"I love to read books to my sons and tell them stories," he said. "I play music for them so they develop their own personalities. I want to give them information and raise them with honesty and love, and give them self-esteem and a lot of acceptance."

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  • caro
    sorry but as much as i am sure he is a caring father... why go ahead and have children via a surrogate when he could have adopted.. there are so many children that need homes... sorry but if he is really so caring then adopt or foster! it is just narcissistic.
    report abuseposted August 19, 2009 11:59 PM PDT
  • Los
    Gay or straight Ricky has shown he is a caring compassionate human being through his music and his community involvement and in his charity work... VIVA PUERTO RICO!!! AMOR A BORICUA...We love you and support you 100 % Ricky...
    report abuseposted August 9, 2009 5:38 PM PDT
  • D.A.
    TEDB YOU HAVE ALOT OF ANGER I THINK YOU NEED A HUG ..... HOMOSEXUAL....... TA LOCO
    report abuseposted March 3, 2009 8:48 PM PST
  • Kent
    Ricky Martin es un niño que molesta, flameando, homosexual español ostentoso.
    report abuseposted January 12, 2009 8:14 PM PST
  • usernickhere
    wow. speachless. neat i guess.
    report abuseposted January 6, 2009 8:07 PM PST
  • Enriquita K
    Guys, he is amazing!!! He is great, the best and the most handsome man I ever so in my life!! Congrats to him! I hope he'll find a good mother for his lovely boys!
    report abuseposted January 2, 2009 4:13 PM PST
  • blythekd32
    who cares if he is gay straight bi what difference will it make
    report abuseposted December 26, 2008 6:22 PM PST
  • WhiteDove
    Poster boy for gay fathers? How ignorant!
    report abuseposted December 17, 2008 11:44 AM PST
  • Karminya
    congrats Ricky!
    report abuseposted December 11, 2008 6:53 PM PST
  • Karminya
    I wrote yesterday: "chicka bom Bom"...it's supposed to be "Shake your bon bon!" lol!
    report abuseposted December 11, 2008 6:52 PM PST
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