Lionel Richie and Sofia Richie. Getty Pictures (2)
Lionel Richie is loving the anticipation of turning into a grandfather once more as he awaits the start of daughter Sofia Richie’s first little one.
“[Sofia’s] bumping alongside … proper now we’re simply ready for the infant to reach,” he informed Leisure Tonight in an article revealed on Wednesday, April 3.
Sofia, 25 and her husband, Elliot Grainge, introduced in January that she is anticipating their first child.
Lionel’s oldest daughter, Nicole Richie, has two youngsters along with her husband, Joel Madden: daughter Harlow, 16, and son Sparrow, 14. The “All Night time Lengthy” singer joked that he has expertise altering diapers.
“They’re going to accuse me of being too tough. No, it’s known as, ‘I understand how to deal with the state of affairs,’” Lionel, 74, mentioned. “Pop-pop is prepared, make no mistake.”
In January, a supply informed Us Weekly completely that the Oscar and Grammy winner was overjoyed about Sophia’s being pregnant.
“Lionel is completely thrilled for Sofia and Elliot. He was ecstatic once they informed him and the household that they had been anticipating their first little one,” the insider mentioned.
Sofia Richie and Lionel Richie. Presley Ann/Getty Pictures for Rolla’s
“Sofia is Lionel’s youngest, and it was such a bittersweet second for him, as a result of he realizes his child lady is all grown up and going to grow to be a mother. He couldn’t maintain again the tears.”
“It was such a joyous second for him,” the supply continued. “Lionel and Lucian [Grainge, Elliot’s dad], have been shut for years, so that they’re positively celebrating this unimaginable time collectively. Lionel’s coronary heart is so full with love for the each of them, and he is aware of they’re going to make superb dad and mom.”
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After having two grandkids, Lionel confirmed that he doesn’t need his new grandchild to name him grandfather.
“I’m Pop-Pop,” he informed Leisure Tonight in January. “We don’t get the ‘grandpa.’ Yeah, that’s just a little deep. Pop-Pop is the place Sofia going.”
A separate supply informed Us completely that Sofia and Grainge, 30, are “taking a babymoon journey this month collectively,” confirming that the mannequin is due on the finish of Might or early June.
Sofia and her partner have already arrange their child lady’s nursery of their new dwelling, the supply informed Us. “The theme is pastel pinks and neutrals,” the supply says, calling the room “very cozy.”
Following her excessive profile relationship with Scott Disick, Sofia Richie has had a extra low-key strategy to her romance with Elliot Grainge. Richie and Disick — who’ve a 15-year age hole — began courting in 2017, after his breakup from Kourtney Kardashian. The mannequin and Disick broke up briefly in March 2020 earlier than getting […]
The expectant dad and mom are “so excited and anxious to see her and for her to be right here,” the insider added.
The couple will have a good time their first anniversary on April 22, and Grainge is wanting ahead to turning into a father for the primary time.
“Elliot has been there for her and actually supported her by means of this journey,” the insider shared. “He’s actually palms on, and at all times ensuring she has what she wants, happening appointments along with her and likes to drive her round.”
