Ricky Martin Introduces the Twins

Ricky Martin introduced his twins to the world in the most recent issue of People magazine. Speaking from his home in Puerto Rico, Martin discussed wanting to be a dad, how he takes care of his children and why he decided to go with a surrogate. The twin boys, Matteo and Valentino, now 4-month old, certainly seem to have brought a lot of joy to new dad Martin. He was quoted as saying, “I’m so happy! Everything they do, from smiling to crying, feels like a blessing. Being a father feels amazing. This has been the most spiritual moment in my life.”

Martin is committed to being a hands on dad. “I don’t have a nanny. I’m doing this on my own because I don’t want to miss a moment. I have a personal assistant who helps me, someone who takes care of me while I’m taking care of them, but I’m the one who changes the diapers, the one that feeds them, the one that bathes them, the one that puts them to sleep.” He went on to add, “For any parent, the first couple of months tend to get a little bit intense.” I think most parents, no matter how many children they’ve had, would agree with that.

Martin also addressed the question that has probably been on the minds of many people. When asked why he chose surrogacy he responded, “Adoption was one option, but it’s complicated and can take a long time. Surrogacy was an intriguing and faster option. I thought, ‘I’m going to jump into this with no fear.” He joins singer Clay Aiken as another celebrity who has chose to go this route. Aiken’s son, Parker Foster was born in August 2008.

Martin enjoys reading to his sons, and playing music for them. According to his interview published in People Magazine, Martin’s desire is to give his sons “…information and raise them with honesty and love, and give them self-esteem and a lot of acceptance” he said. Martin said that the twins have already begun to show very different personalities. “Valentino,” he says, “loves to sleep. I call him ‘Mr. Peace and Love’ because he’s so chill and serene.” Matteo meanwhile “…is more alert and active. He was up at 3 a.m. the other night and just hanging.”

Ricky Martin certainly seems to have adjusted well to being a dad. There’s no word yet on whether he will be looking the start his own group of Latin crooners, but we certainly wish him all the best.