Jessica Capshaw: My House Has Become ‘Controlled Chaos’

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The sibling situation is getting interesting in Jessica Capshaw‘s house!

Since the actress and her husband Christopher Gavigan welcomed their daughter Poppy James in June, the dynamics of their brood — which include Eve Augusta, 2 next month, and Luke Hudson, 5 — is continuing to change.

“The kids are all getting along amazing. The youngest one is too young to have a problem with the other two,” Capshaw told PEOPLE at the Variety and Women in Film Pre-Emmy Event presented by Saint Vintage in Beverly Hills on Saturday.

“The older two are just getting to a point where they are having a problem with each other, and it’s not a problem because they know they have a third one coming up behind them.”

With her two youngest 20 months apart — “an extra added fun bonus,” she says — the mom-of-three is enjoying the “controlled chaos” before potentially heading back to work. After a season finale filled with tragedy, Capshaw is keeping mum on whether she will return as Dr. Arizona Robbins on Grey’s Anatomy.

“I can’t say because I have a story line that is a little open ended. Right now I’m just focused on [the kids] and I’m having fun,” she explains.

“It’s a big job and you have to take it seriously. If you have three babies, you have to make sure you’re taking care of them so I have been home.”

– Anya Leon with reporting by Michelle Ward

Comments

Shannon on September 27th, 2012

I understand the choas of three kids! My daughters are 4 and 2 and I have a newborn son. Its crazy, fun, amazing and draining all in one day!

Moments With Marcy on September 27th, 2012

I hope Arizona comes back on Grey’s Anatomy! I love that character!

Anonymous on September 28th, 2012

Okay, I’m confused. What the heck did she mean by this: “The older two are just getting to a point where they are having a problem with each other, and it’s not a problem because they know they have a third one coming up behind them.”

I can’t figure it out for the life of me, and it’s driving me nuts!

Joyful on September 28th, 2012

first one is a little boy, and the just walking not potty trained 20 month old is a girl, who is nosey, and territorial and a girl! The little boy is not wanting his things touched and he’s missing Momies hugs and attention the most and he’s already doing a bit of watch your sister, do not let her leave the room! L O L. hes getting his big brother training, and the 20 month old is getting her big sister training when told you do not get a bottle or breast etc. She is just letting us know that little brother is not so sure about being big brother to two needys!! lol

Alex Brown on September 28th, 2012

I love her!

Olivia on September 29th, 2012

Ummm, Greys premiered 2 days ago. I will not spoil it, though.

timbrooks1957 on September 29th, 2012

i’m sure she meant “UNcontrolled chaos”…

timbrooks1957 on September 29th, 2012

i’m sure she meant “UNcontrolled chaos”…
does anyone really know who the hell this is??? who is she??

weezer on September 29th, 2012

Now they can entertain each other more.

Mommyto3 on September 29th, 2012

I always call it ‘beautiful chaos’ mine are 5&4&1

Irish on September 29th, 2012

Three kids? HAHAHAHA – try 7.

Taraakapinky on September 29th, 2012

That’s a little unnecessary. She’s never had 3 kids before, it’s chaos to her. I’m sure 7 is chaotic for you (or anyone) but that doesn’t make someone else’s perspective or experience less important or relevant.

Taraakapinky on September 29th, 2012

She’s on “Grey’s anatomy.” It says that in the article. I love Arizona too, I hope she’s back!

macey on September 30th, 2012

THIS STORY DOESN’T MAKE ANY SENSE…

cynthia on September 30th, 2012

I have to wonder if grandpa Steven babysits very often. Imagine his bedtime stories…’I was filming this movie about a shark…alien from space…guy with a whip (that one better wait:))”

meghan on September 30th, 2012

yes, i agree with three kids being controlled chaos… we then had a fourth and it went to utter and complete insanity.

Andrea on September 30th, 2012

Irish- I have 5, but the hardest times were when my oldest 3 were all born right after the other. Everyone’s family is different, and 3 kids isn’t exactly easy. My 3rd child was born right before the 1st’s 3rd birthday.

Jess on September 30th, 2012

Me too!!

ann on September 30th, 2012

its definitely controlled chaos, its chaos but she doesn’t let it get out of hand. She can keep everything in control but its hectic and she is running around. Uncontrolled chaos would mean being out of control.

Beth on September 30th, 2012

Jen, why on earth would you call her a pig ? I haven’t read anything negative about her…ever ! Harsh much ?

clara on October 4th, 2012

Sometimes kids don’t get along at different stages and that can be especially true when they know their mum is expecting again. What she meant was that her 2 eldest are not getting along but in their case its not because a new baby is on the way, simply the stage they are in.