Jessica Simpson has praised her children for being the “peaceful force” that kept her going throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jessica Simpson
The 'With You' singer has eight-year-old Maxwell, seven-year-old Ace, and two-year-old Birdie with her husband Eric Johnson, and has said her children have been so “resilient” over the last 12 months despite their world being turned upside down by the ongoing health crisis.
She said: "I definitely had to multitask on a whole new level this year, between my kids being in school on Zoom and being a working mom, keeping the Jessica Simpson Collection running remotely and pushing through inspired ideas that became endless and so many rewarded all while keeping my family smiling.
“[I’ve] been reminded that my faith, God, husband, kids, extended family, friends, health and safety are all to be held with more gratitude than ever before.
"I have also learned just about every project with tie-dye and slime [and] every sport you can play in a backyard, and I have memorized what every single cul-de-sac in my neighbourhood looks like.”
And noting another important lesson she’s learned, Jessica added: "Kids are way more resilient than we give them credit for. In many ways, they were the peaceful force that made life precious in this trying time."
The 40-year-old singer admitted she has still had days in the last year in which she was “so overwhelmed”, but has learned to see life as a “blessing”.
Speaking to People magazine, she said: "I absolutely had moments where I was just in tears and so overwhelmed, but I got through them.
“I think the takeaway is that it's not easy and every day presents challenges and blessings. Life is a blessing to be lived, and the more we overthink things, the more we fall behind on our personal journey."
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