Rebecca Romijn Tries to Teach Twins Tag

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At only 16 months old, Rebecca Romijn‘s twin daughters’ “completely different” personalities are already shining through.

“Dolly is a little bit of a wild child and Charlie is very safe,” Romijn told PEOPLE Moms & Babies at a Huggies Jeans Diapers event in New York City Thursday.

“They’re so active right now. They just literally run off in opposite directions,” the actress, 37, explains.

“When you’re the only one who’s taking care of them, it’s scary sometimes. I’ve been trying to organize it by teaching them how to play tag [but] they’re not quite grasping the concept. We’re still working on that!”

Romijn’s other half, actor husband Jerry O’Connell, “is the best dad,” she says. “He’s great with them. Plus, he’s a big diaper changer. He’s more eager to change diapers than I am. I’m like, ‘Okay great, that job’s for you.’”

One of Romijn’s jobs? Dressing her daughters. “I try not to match them completely,” laughs the actress. “But I do like to coordinate them, especially because I know that they’re going to have a lot of opinions really soon. So I’m just trying to do whatever I can to dress them how I want right now.”

After taking time to work on the now-canceled Eastwick, Romijn is now staying home with Dolly and Charlie as O’Connell heads back to TV.

“Jerry’s show [The Defenders] just got picked up,” Romijn explains. “We’ve decided to tag-team with work right now. It’s really important to us that one of us be home with the kids primarily. He was taking care of them a lot when I was working last year and now I’m taking some time to be with the girls.”

Romijn and O’Connell have previously said that Dolly and Charlie completed their family. Have minds changed since?

“We’re really happy with two,” notes Romijn. “Two is perfect!”

– Jennifer Wren

Comments

I like these two. Always have. The fact that he’s good with kids, loves his wife, and is training to be a lawyer is SO cool.

- Jennifer on May 22nd, 2010

Cute family and I love their names….my name is Dolly also!

- DB on May 22nd, 2010

I am impressed–she seems really down to earth for a celebrity!

- karla on May 23rd, 2010

jennifer, i’m not sure that Jerry will become a lawyer!I’m 19 and in law school and it’s very very hard, so i can’t imagine how “hard” it must be for someone his age, who hasn’t been to school in a very long time. Plus, what kind of motivation can he possibly have? It’s not like he doesn’t already have a job, and he has the money. i don’t think that beeing dad to two toddlers will help either
well, good luck Jerry

- xxx on May 23rd, 2010

I love how she is not following the Hollywood trend of being sickly thin… she looks great! Healthy and attractive

- JustMe on May 23rd, 2010

XXX…how can you be nineteen and in law school? Most law schools require a undergraduate degree, unless you are not going to a American Bar Association approved law school. For that matter, I know a lot of people Jerry’s age that go back to school and pass with flying colors. It is all about your knowledge and motivation.

- critt on May 23rd, 2010

@XXX, hun you must be in the lower percentage of your class, your argument did nothing for me. CASE CLOSED.

- izzy on May 23rd, 2010

They make such a handsome couple and complement one another. It always makes me happy to see read or see pictures of them because they are more private and we don’t get to see much of them. I get tired of these stars that are always in the limelight. These two seem so down to earth. May God Bless you both and your family. I always thought of Jerry as the fat little boy in “Stand by Me”. Now he’s so handsome and married a beautiful woman.

- Carole White on May 23rd, 2010

I always enjoy reading any updates on Jerry, Rebecca or the twins. Everything I read about them is positive and makes me smile. They are a blessed family. I think Jerry would make a terrific lawyer if that is what he is persuing. Rebecca is such a beautiful woman.

Aileen

- Aileen on May 23rd, 2010

xxx, could you be more negative? I’m sure he didn’t choose this career path lightly. Maybe it’s something he’s always been interested in, but his path didn’t lead him there until now. He should be given a chance just like anyone else instead of telling him why he can’t do it, why don’t you tell him how he can do it.

- Sean on May 24th, 2010

i live in France and law school is right after high school, so we start at 18, only to finish 7 or 8 years later… I’m just saying that most celebs out there go to school, but it’s only part of their publicity. The olson twins did, i think Britney Spears tried to go back a few years ago…I’m sorry but i don’t see how someone with a full time job (actor)and 2 young children can seriously do it… But maybe you’re right, maybe he’ll manage.
Izzy, you are very starting to piss me off. In every article i read, here your are, always messing up with other readers. You need to calm donw, seriously. I don’t think i’m the first one to say so.

- xxx on May 24th, 2010

Where in the article does it mention that Jerry wants to be a lawyer or is studying to be one?

- Clara on May 24th, 2010

It’s been in the press that Jerry was going to attend law school. But it later came to light that he was not planning to obtain a law degree, but was rather attending classes at a California law school to prep for his role in the Defenders. With that said, I think Jerry and Rebecca seem like a nice couple and their twins are beyond adorable.

- mae on May 24th, 2010

dear XXX, quite frankly i don’t care if i piss you off. i have every right to state my opinion and if you don’t like it, well, tough shit. have a wonderful day xoxo

- izzy on May 24th, 2010

OK, I DID go to an ABA-accredited law school (and graduated and passed the Bar and now work at a law school) and can shed some light on the law school commentary. Older people can and do go to law school. But if you are a full-time student, you cannot work the first year. The usual, full-time course of study is three years. Part-time and evening students may work, and it’s possible to complete law school in four years under the part-time program (eighty-five semester hours are required for graduation either full or part-time). Law school is by no means an easy path if you work and have children, and I do think actors do a disservice by breezily stating that they “go to law school” or “want to go to law school.” (Wasn’t that Rosie O’Donnell’s plan at one point?) Aside from the onerous admissions process, law school is a significant time and financial commitment, and the job market is pretty terrible right now. And although many law schools are probably “kinder and gentler” than in the past, the teaching method can be rather aggressive and is stressful to many. I saw a lot of unhappiness (and certainly anxiety) among both younger and older students. The decision to go to law school should not be made lightly.

And by the way, being generally argumentative, stubborn, and disrespectful is NOT usually a successful trait in a decent law school. I predicted early on who would be successful in my class, and it was the quiet, smart, kind, hard-working, thoughtful boy who did not run his mouth just for the sake of being heard.

- AE on May 24th, 2010

They seem like they have such a healthy relationship. They fully support each other in their career moves, whatever they are. And they both seem to have a great sense of humor about life.

Jerry had been attending nights/weekend school for law, and whether or not he’s taking a break while he pursues this new acting gig is really not indicative of how serious he is or not about school. It’s possible he is studying law because he is interested in it and wanted to further educate himself to be a more well-rounded person, not because he wants to actively work as a lawyer. I think we all know at least a few people who are just interested in educating themselves in a subject, but who do not pursue a career in it.

Also – think about it this way. He’s been a stay at home dad for a while now. I know as a SAHM that I need something to keep my mind sharp and to put it back in the ‘adult’ world. Jerry may have been attending school because he wanted to learn more about law, but also because he needed something ‘grown up’ to do to balance out his life as a SAHD.

- Mrs. R on May 25th, 2010

I mostly agree with you, Mrs. R., but I also think it is important to educate people on the requirements for a J.D. or for practicing law in this country, as it is not merely sitting in on classes for educational purposes. I cannot overstate that there are many hoops involved in practicing law in this country (as there should be) and that a legal education (whether or not you practice but is a required step towards practice) at an ABA-approved law school is a difficult and expensive endeavor. (There are unaccredited law schools in California, but many states will not allow such students to take the Bar–which is required for practice–or if students are allowed to take the Bar, the passage rate is generally abysmal.) It’s always important to keep your mind sharp–and as a former SAHM it was one reason I was drawn to law–but a true legal education is not something that can be pursued on a whim.

- AE on May 25th, 2010