Neal McDonough: Why I Lose My Pants in Public!
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For father-of-three Neal McDonough, it’s not where, but how he raises his family that truly counts.
“There will be temptations for any kids no matter where you bring them up,” the actor, whose family lives among the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, tells Mom‘s summer issue.
“Constant monitoring is crucial. [My wife] Ruvé and I spend a lot of time with them all.”
And while that bonding with the couple’s new baby London Jane, 6 months, often entails changing a lot of diapers — an excellent way for fathers to spend time with baby if mom breastfeeds, says McDonough — when it comes to Morgan Patrick, 4½, and Catherine Maggie, 3, those special moments aren’t so simple.
“For some reason, my kids love to yank down my shorts in public, especially when London is in my arms!” the former Desperate Housewives star, 44, says, adding that he embraces all aspects of fatherhood.
“Of course as a dad there is always some kind of food, yogurt, or throw-up on some part of your clothing without you knowing it.”
That said, the self-proclaimed “sleep-deprived” dad always manages to make the best of his time with his children.
“My best dad quality is the ability to make an absolute clown of myself in front of the kids to make them laugh,” he shares. “Spoiling my kids is probably something I do too much of — but then again, can you ever give too much love?”
– Anya Leon
