"Your heart has room for so many different beings," she explained on a September episode of The Motherly Podcast. "And one of the best things it’s taught me is to really embrace imperfection. When I first became a mother, little spills on the carpet, that kind of stuff drove me insane. But I really have grown into loving living in a lived-in house and a house that feels not so perfect. You get to let your kids be kids."
John, who's turning 47 on Dec. 28, knows all about embracing those perfect imperfections.
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen took their first vacation as a family of six in 2023, bringing kids Luna, Miles, Esti and Wren to a tropical resort.
The couple fed their youngest kids Esti and Wren in this February 2024 photo.
To celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary, Chrissy and John traveled with their kids to Lake Como, Italy, where they first married in 2013, to participate in a vow renewal ceremony in front of family and friends. They brought along their kids Luna, Miles, plus babies Esti and Wren (both pictured).
Chrissy and John shared a hug with Miles on the family's vow renewal trip.
Chrissy hugged daughter Luna during her and John's vow renewal trip with their family.
Chrissy appeared with daughter Esti during the vow renewal trip.
John carried baby Esti on his shoulders.
Chrissy revealed on June 28, 2023, that she and John welcomed another a son named Wren via surrogate. The baby boy was partially named after the surrogate herself, Alexandra, who is pictured here with the Chrissy's Court star.
John shared this photo on Instagram after Chrissy announced Wren's arrival.
Chrissy shared this photo of her and John's son after his birth in June 2023.
Chrissy and John appeared with their son after his birth in June 2023.
Chrissy and John visited Venice with their kids in April 2023.
Chrissy appeared with the couple's youngest daughter during a trip to London in April 2023.
Chrissy and John posed with their three older kids in a Valentine's Day photo.
Miles sweetly crashed a video call between his dad and mom. Little Esti fell asleep her mama's shoulder.
John cuddled with baby Esti in a sweet father-daughter snap.
The couple introduced their new baby girl to the world by sharing a photo of daughter Luna and son Miles holding the newborn in a fuzzy blanket from Barefoot Dreams.
"She's here! Esti Maxine Stephens - the house is bustling and our family could not be happier," Chrissy wrote on Instagram. "Daddy sheds nightly tears of joy seeing Luna and Miles so full of love, and I am learning you still need diapers with a c section!? We are in bliss."
Meanwhile, John penned from his account, "I'm in awe of Chrissy's strength and resilience and I'm so thrilled to see how Luna and Miles embrace their baby sister. I'm so, so grateful, but that doesn't seem like a big enough word."
John shared his first photo with baby Esti all bundled up.
"look at u out here lookin like a baby," Chrissy captioned a photo of daughter Esti.
"Sometimes you gotta cooooordinate," John wrote on Instagram as his daughter wore a dress from the American Girl x Janie and Jack collection.
During his dad's kick off concert for his Las Vegas residency, Chrissy shared a hilarious photo of Miles sleeping through the set.
Who wants to play with Miles? Chrissy and John's son was all smiles when exploring his DockATot Tent of Dreams.
Chrissy hosted a math competition and family dinner for John's 42nd birthday on Dec. 28, 2020.
Ever wonder what Chrissy's family watches during the day? Here's your answer. "Thank you @mightyexpressofficial for releasing new episodes on @NetflixFamily!" the proud mom wrote on Instagram. "It's their favorite show and these two have watched every episode over and over and over, so mom and dad are verrrrrry happy there are new ones!"
"Superheroes and sushi was a hit!!" Chrissy wrote on Instagram as John and Miles enjoyed a sushi class with Krispy Rice. "I cannot thank @krispyrice enough for making this happen for our little class."
Want to be a fly on the wall in the Legend-Teigen house? Chrissy's Instagram Stories could help! The Cravings author documented John enjoying father-daughter time as Luna was styled in Mini Boden.
When it was time for Chrissy to read a children's book, the proud mom snuggled up with the Barefoot Dreams In The Wild throw.
While celebrating Fourth of July 2020, Chrissy captured John and their son Miles wearing matching swimsuits.
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