Tori Spelling on Her Kids: Sibling Love is Strong

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Nothing but sibling love for the Spelling-McDermott kids! In a new interview with iVillage, Tori Spelling admits that while the relationship between son Liam Aaron and daughter Stella Doreen took a bit of work, the pair now delight in each other’s company. “He actually went from ignoring her to kissing her and trying to tickle her,” she says, citing their bond as a result of the toddler being included in what the family dubbed “the Stella process” — introducing baby girl to their household.

The children’s apparent love for each other shines through during their favorite time of the day: bath time! While 1-year-old Stella enjoys making a big splash in the tub, 2-year-old Liam turns to his toys for some added fun. “He has a rubber shark he swims around the tub,” Tori shares. However, at the end of the day, nothing quite compares to having a water buddy.

“Sometimes we bathe them together and they love that. Liam says, ‘Bathe buggy’ and tries to wash Stella with his washcloth.”

Once the two are settled in their beds and fast asleep — Liam opts for Goodnight Moon and his sound machine, while Stella prefers her bottle and a song from mom — Tori and her husband Dean McDermott finally have time for themselves. That said, according to the 36-year-old actress, despite their busy schedules, the two manage to keep the romance alive during the day as well! “We keep the romance going by always physically and romantically checking in with each other,” she explains.

“We make eye contact throughout the day and give each other kisses and hugs in between baby wrangling.”

Source: iVillage

– Anya

Comments

she sounds so down to earth and has such cute kiddos.

- jen on June 20th, 2009

That sounds like a nice, normal life. I am glad she has that.

- Angi on June 20th, 2009

While it’s nice that the kids have a “bath buddy” a few more years and Tori can’t put them in the bath together. I hope she realizes that.

- robinepowell on June 20th, 2009

Common sense tells you that down the road the two kids will be bathed separately.

- Anne on June 20th, 2009

Why can’t she bathe them together for a good bit longer? Obviously they’re not going to be bathing together when they’re 10 or 11 years old, but I think it’s fine for them to bathe together until either Liam or Stella wants more privacy.

- wowfornoobs on June 20th, 2009

@robinepowell…I am pretty darn sure that Tori won’t bathe her children together when they are too old to do so. I think she still has some years to go before the “privacy” issue comes up. Heck, Liam is only two and Stella just turned one!

- Marissa on June 20th, 2009

Looks like she’s carrying a very small man in this photo

- felicity on June 20th, 2009

Ugh, a bottle in bed. Why do parents do this?? Does she whip her out of bed to brush her teeth when the bottle’s finished?? Imagine as an adult having a big cup of warm milk in bed and then going to sleep without brushing your teeth. Rank!!

- maman on June 20th, 2009

Liam and Stella are just precious and I love Tori and Dean together. Great family!

- Anna on June 20th, 2009

I agree with maman. Poor Stella is going to have some major dental surgery in her future unless that bottle is filled with water.

- Lorus on June 21st, 2009

RobinePowell, I find your comment on the sick side. Liam is 2 and Stella is 1, and they have many, many happy bath days ahead before it becomes inappropriate. For God’s sake, let kids be kids and have some fun without the insinuation.

- Sarah on June 21st, 2009

I love how much Tori enjoys being a mom.

- marlee on June 21st, 2009

Lorus…..

I guess there is nothing to pick at…… Oops, I see you and Maman found something……LOL

- LALA on June 21st, 2009

Tori probably means that she feeds Stella a bottle and sings to her, then put her down for the night. That is how I read it.

- Angi on June 21st, 2009

Angi, that’s how I read it too. She probably rocks her with a bottle, singing, and then transfers her to the crib.

- wowfornoobs on June 21st, 2009

Amen, Sarah!

- gargoylegurl on June 21st, 2009

Why is this cutting edge news?

‘Tori Spelling bathes kids together, kids like each other, sings and reads to her children’

Well done Tori, have a medal, but I’m pretty sure parents have been doing and saying these things for thousands of years now.

- Andy on June 22nd, 2009

maman – are you serious?? Stella is one and drinks a bottle before bed, WTF is wrong with that? Unreal.

- kim on June 23rd, 2009