Blake Lively Opens Up About the Exhausting Reality of Raising 4 Kids With Ryan Reynolds

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Blake Lively is loving being a parent of four with husband Ryan Reynolds — but she’s also exhausted by it. 

On Wednesday, June 28, the 35-year-old actress from Gossip Girl announced on social media her new line of gourmet sparkling cocktails called Betty Booze. This line is an extension of her existing Betty Buzz line and was inspired by her children draining her energy. She shared that these recipes were previously made for loved ones and now, with the demands of motherhood, she has decided to package them in cans. In her Instagram Stories, she humorously added, "Enjoy responsibly...ish," along with a picture of herself serving the cocktails on a silver platter.

Other photos showcased a range of cocktail options, such as the Sparkling Tequila With Oak Smoked Lemonade, complete with a surprising addition of butter. Additionally, there was the enticing Sparkling Bourbon With Apple Ginger Sour Cherry and the refreshing Sparkling Tequila With Lime Shiso. Capturing the essence of these drinks, she enthusiastically described them as "really f*ing delicious." She humorously added, "When it comes to flavor and my husband, I don't compromise. Okay, so maybe that's two things." Lively and Reynolds, aged 34 and 46 respectively, are proud parents to three daughters: James (8), Inez (6), and Betty (3). In February, the couple excitedly announced the arrival of their fourth child, whose name has yet to be disclosed.

Lively's recent alcohol line isn't the first instance where the couple has expressed exhaustion from their expanding brood. Just this month, the Deadpool actor playfully mentioned how being a father of four influenced his latest Fubo TV series, "Bedtime Stories."

"The concept for a show aimed at helping everyone unwind and fall asleep originated on the same day as the arrival of my fourth child," he humorously remarked on Instagram, alongside the release of the show's trailer. "I'm excited for you to tune in to 'Bedtime Stories'."

Lively, on her end, has embraced social media to reveal her current activities amidst caring for the new baby. In a recent post, she candidly shared a glimpse of herself pumping breast milk at home instead of attending the highly-anticipated fashion event.

Captioning the photo taken on May 1, the same day as the 2023 Met Gala, Lively expressed, "First Monday in May." It was previously announced in April that Lively would opt to stay home instead of gracing the red carpet at this year's fashion fundraiser held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

“You won't find me attending,” revealed the A Simple Favor star during the Tiffany & Co. grand opening in April, elaborating, “However, I shall remain an observer.” On the other hand, Reynolds, speaking to Extra that very day, expressed his profound delight in skipping the occasion in favor of quality time with his loved ones.

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Despite their busy household, Lively and Reynolds, who got married in 2012, manage to prioritize their relationship. They frequently express their admiration for each other on social media and occasionally engage in playful trolling battles. Last month, Lively couldn't help but express her adoration for her husband when he shared a photo of himself wearing a sleeveless shirt that showcased his muscular arms.

"Apologies to winter in New York, as the summertime in the city leaves me filled with regret," Reynolds expressed on his sultry Instagram picture. Posing in a park, he confidently wore a white tank top and khaki trousers. The photograph, taken by his wife Lively, was shared again by her, accompanied by emojis depicting a bottle of sriracha sauce, a pepper, and a warning sign that said, "Caution: Extra Spicy."