Comments on: Liev Schreiber: 'Nothing Fun' About Two Under Two

By: KansasRefugee

KansasRefugee — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:06:54 +0000

I would think any parent who is doing their job is going to find 2 under 2 to be difficult.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Thu, 07 May 2009 14:12:09 +0000

Hey, I don’t blame the guy. I have a nearly 4-month old daughter, my only child, and I’m exhausted! Even though my husband got up twice with her last night as she’s recovering from the flu, I’m still exhausted! Thinking of my SIL, who has a 4-year-old boy and a two-week-old girl, I mumbled to myself yesterday, “thank god I don’t have two!” I don’t know how I’d keep my head up. Nanny help or not, being a parent is hard and exhausting. If you do have a nanny, God bless you!

By: Mom of 2 Year Old Boy

Mom of 2 Year Old Boy — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:43:16 +0000

I honestly read it the way I would say it . . . basically he is saying “nights are tiring when one wakes up the other”. He isn’t necessarily complaining, he is just stating the honest truth. I believe from what I have seen and read, that Naomi and Liev are very good parents and very hands on with their children, so even with some outside help, they still do most of the work themselves. Honestly, I only have 1 boy, and I would love some outside help every now and then, if i could afford it. LOL I am a very sarcastic person, and I believe Liev is too, so I think everyone should cut him some slack, because “hearing” him say it is a lot different than just “reading” it . . . we aren’t catching the tone of his voice! But, like I said, I think he was stating the truth about nighttime and not complaining about it, because their days are probably a lot of fun, and tiring too!!!! LOL . . . You look like a good dad, Liev, and Naomi a good mom . . . keep up the good work!!!!

By: DD

DD — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:18:13 +0000

Liev is refreshingly honest and funny. It’s great to know that he is right there with Naomi. When you are in the thick of the newborn craziness, it’s really hard to focus on the positive, especially when you aren’t getting any sleep. My husband and I were pretty much overwhelmed for the first 7 or 8 months with our ONE child.

By: mccollegemom

mccollegemom — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:59:31 +0000

My first two children were seventeen months apart and then I had two more after that who were almost exactly two year apart. All in all, I had four children in six years. While life was hectic in the baby and preschool years, I miss it so much now! I have four teens now and I think because of their close ages they all are very close. It goes so fast sometimes. While I didn’t like the lack of sleep, I loved being home and playing with my kids! I hope Liev is able to get some more rest but most of all enjoy those boys while they are young and continue to enjoy each stage with its challenges and charms!

By: Angelia

Angelia — Wed, 06 May 2009 22:06:28 +0000

My first daughter Anneliese was only 21 months when my younger girl Jenna was born. Right now its a ton of work but I am loving it.

By: Mia

Mia — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:06:16 +0000

I doubt he was truely complaining. Especially after having the older one recently so sick. I know a lot of times things are taken out of context when they are giving these interviews. We have all complained anyways, doesn’t mean for a second we are not feeling truely blessed most of the time. My sister and I were 13 mos apart in the middle of six kids, chaotic yes! mine are close to 4 yrs apart and it was wonderful. I think the first one should get a head start before bringing another one in, unless it is a surprise then you just love them and deal.

By: JK

JK — Wed, 06 May 2009 13:57:14 +0000

I’m right there with your Liev. My kids are 15 months apart and two under 2 is A LOT OF WORK!
They’re now 3 and 4 years old and it’s gotten a bit easier..they’re both boys so it’s not that much easier but those first 2 years were really tough on my husband and I but we got through it..
Check back with us in 10 years!

By: Niko

Niko — Wed, 06 May 2009 11:42:45 +0000

Funny how some people already jump to criticize Liev for “complaining” or making “negative” comments about parenthood considering the “Nothing Fun” heading was OBVIOUSLY taken out of context. Its not like they watched the interview and saw him angrily say “It’s not fun! I hate it!”. We don’t even know what question was asked before he made that comment.

“the 41-year-old actor laughs that, so far, there has yet to be much brotherly bonding between the duo”

This line alone should tell you that he’s clearly being facetious about his struggles at parenting two kids under two. And he’s laughing as he’s sharing. Sure doesn’t sound serious or pissed off, which is the mood of a complainer. He must love being a parent, especially after having yet another kid!. Some folks need to relax, seriously…

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 06 May 2009 06:18:54 +0000

I like his honesty and even if they have help if your 2 kids are crying in the middle of the night you don’t get to sleep.