Friday, May 23, 2008

Tori Spelling's Greatest Achievement Is Her Babies



Tori Spelling recently talked with Modern Mom as she served up ice cream at Baskin Robbins on bump day about her career, her family, and what comes next.

Some highlights:

On her definition of a Modern Mom?
"A modern mom can be anything she wants to be. For so long, there was this perception of what a mom is and always these limits about what she can and can’t do. I feel like now that I am about to be a mom of two, that I can do it all – and I love it. I don’t think a modern mom has to compromise. I don’t think you have to choose career or family. You can have both. I never believed that until I was full blown in the middle of it. But I haven’t compromised for a second with my son. I know I’m in a very fortunate position. I know a lot of moms aren’t. But I think I’ve found a great balance.

"I also think men now really step up. Dean is the most hands-on dad I’ve ever seen. All my girlfriends have husbands who have stepped up too. I think this really empowers women to take her career back, do what she wants to do and still be a great mom and a great wife."

On balancing motherhood and work:
“Well, I’m very fortunate because I’m on a reality show with my family. I love going to work everyday because I don’t have to leave my husband and son. They’re all part of the show. It’s like a dream come true because I get to be with Dean and Liam all day. I rarely have to leave Liam. I could see doing my show, Tori and Dean forever in some ways.”

On her greatest achievement:
“Having my babies! Definitely. Nothing compares. I just stare at Liam every single day. I hope I don’t give him a complex! I keep wondering if he’s thinking, “Why’s this woman staring at me?” I can’t believe that he came out of me, that I gave him life. Men can be fabulous fathers. But I feel sad for them sometimes because they will never know the joy of creating a life within you. I could cry right now!

"And now, the second time being pregnant, I appreciate it more. The first time I was always thinking, “I don’t feel good,” or, “Oh, I’m getting so big.” You focus on what’s happening to you. But when I had Liam, I felt a loss – he wasn’t inside me anymore. This time I appreciate every little kick, every little moment. I talk to her. The best part of being pregnant is I never feel alone.”

Visit Modern Mom for the complete interview.

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