Sandra Bullock: "I have my family."

Sandra Bullock is the featured cover story on this week’s issue of People, and inside, she addresses those constant pregnancy rumors and discusses how much she is relishing parenthood to her stepchildren.

The Premonition star is adamant about making clear she is not expecting and that she already has children whom she loves unconditionally – her husband Jesse James‘ three children, daughters Chandler, 12, and Sunny, 3, and son Jesse Jr., 9.

I have children, amazing children. My love and my want for their future and their happiness, for their homework to be done and for them to know how smart and beautiful they are is no less than if I’d had a child on my own…I have my family, and it’s the family that some higher power put in my path. I feel really lucky.

Her family also includes Jesse’s ex-wives, Karla, mother to Chandler and Jesse, Jr., and adult film star Janine Lindemulder, mother to Sunny, who reside close to the couple’s Long Beach abode. Sandra says the clan is a very tight-knit bunch and always has fun together.

Everyone teases everyone. So you better have your game on or you’re in big trouble, because if you’re taken down by a 9-year-old, that’s a really humbling experience.

The actress sounds every bit the proud parent too, bragging about her kids’ accomplishments, much to their chagrin.

I’m excited to show them off. I’m going, ‘Look at how smart he is! Look at what they did!’ and they’re like, ‘Ugh, stop!’

It’s not all fun and games with Sandra though. She confiscates their Pokemon cards as a form of punishment, but nevertheless, they still "totally love and adore" their stepmother, according to Jesse.

While Sandra currently has no plans to have her own children, that isn’t something she would rule out.

If that’s gonna happen, that’s exactly the way things are supposed to be, and it would be amazing. And if it didn’t happen, then I’d know that I was supposed to be right here.

Source: People

Thanks to CBB reader Michelle.

Comments

I love the maturity. I’m from parents who divorced and each of their next spouses all became really good friends to the point of doing family things together. Not everyone can accomplish it, but the effort should be made for the kids sake at least. I love Sandra Bullock, and I wish her much happiness.

- SiervaMaria on March 14th, 2007

I love her. She’s so down to earth and natural.

- Lissette on March 14th, 2007

I don’t see what jesse james sees in her.

- melissa on March 14th, 2007

I really appreciate step-parents like her and Ashton Kutcher. I applaud them for stepping up and loving children who aren’t theirs, as their own. I wouldn’t be surprised if Sandra doesn’t end up having kids, especially since she has three stepkids she adores. I am happy for her and Jesse.

- editorjax on March 14th, 2007

My stepmother and I met when I was six and she was 18. At that age, she took on myself and my younger brother as well as my two older sisters who my father had adopted. One of them is only four years younger than herself but she was an amazing step-parent. She never tried to be a replacement, but didn’t shy away from laying down the law. She’s now my closest friend after my husband. Celebs like Sandra Bullock should be congratulated for helping to give step-parents a better reputation – there are far too many wicked stepmum prejudices out there.

- Lilybett on March 14th, 2007

I can relate about bragging about the kids. My family must be so sick of hearing about my stepson and my two babies. Not my fault btw, he’s a genuis at art!

I love Jada Smith’s term bonus son.

I also come from a double “broken and fixed home” with some very immature people in the parenting roles. But a friend’s very wise parent once told me that if you learn from the pain and use that knowlege, that’s wisdom, but if you just let it fester, that’s stupid. Sorry, my point is Sandra is on the right track, those kids will appreciate your attitude towards them later in life.

- wawmama on March 15th, 2007

Being a stepparent myself, I have to agree with Sandra. I am more like a mother to them. I check homework, and yes have to discipline them. They respect me, and they love me, as do I. I also have two-daughters that I gave birth to, but the love is no less. You still care, you still worry, and you still love ether. They are a part of the man you love.

- Yonni on March 15th, 2007

I honestly would love to be a stepmom.
I think it would be great to meet a man with
a ready-made family.

It’s great that all the exes get along well.

- KarenC on March 15th, 2007