Where I have I been? I wasn’t even aware that Ricky Martin ‘had’ kids. I guess after ‘Living la Vita Loca’ there’s really not much else to do than to have a few babies.

Matteo and Valentino Martin were born via surrogate, (ya think?), in August and have made their first appearance in this week’s issue of People magazine. Ricky Martin. 36, lives at home in Puerto Rico and takes care of his babies all by his lonesome without a nanny.

Here’s a part of the interview with People:

Describe this time in your life.
“I’m so happy! 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.”

How hands-on are you as a father?
“I don’t have a nanny. 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.”

Why did you choose to become a parent via surrogate?
“Adoption was one option, but it’s complicated and can take a long time. Surrogacy was an intriguing and faster option. I thought, ‘I’m going to jump into this with no fear.’”

Tell us about Valentino’s and Matteo’s personalities.
“Valentino loves to sleep. I call him ‘Mr. Peace and Love’ because he’s so chill and serene. Matteo is more alert and active. He was up at 3 a.m. the other night and just hanging!”

What is your philosophy on raising your sons?
“I love to read books to my sons and tell them stories. 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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