Luann de Lesseps Reflects on Prioritizing Family: 'I Wish I Spent More Time With My Kids'

Luann de Lesseps, 58, shared her thoughts on motherhood while promoting Dr. Daryl Gioffre’s Acid-Kicking Alkalizer and her Cabaret Tour. She expressed a wish to turn back time and tell herself to spend more quality time with her children. Despite always being with them, she felt busy and preoccupied, especially during her long tenure on the show where her kids were not prominently featured.

Luann noticed that her daughter Victoria appeared on The Real Housewives of New York City more often than her son Noel. She mentioned, "Noel prefers to stay out of the spotlight...it's just not his thing."

"We as women have to juggle so many responsibilities," Luann explained. "From managing the household and our careers to maintaining our marriages and overseeing our children's education. It's a lot of work that often goes unrecognized."

Luann's biggest parenting challenge now is balancing the schedules of her children. She mentioned that with small kids come small problems, but as they grow older, the challenges become bigger. Noel lives in Brooklyn, while Victoria is currently in Europe visiting her father.

The main struggle for Luann is finding time for the family to be together. She emphasized the importance of sitting down for meals together and spending holidays as a family. Keeping everyone connected and united is her top priority. Additionally, Luann humorously mentioned that another challenge she faces is dealing with parking tickets. She joked, "Still gotta pay the parking tickets."

Luann de Lesseps Says She Wishes She Spent More Time With Her Kids

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Luann and her ex-husband Count Alexandre de Lesseps share custody of their children. They were married from 1993 to 2009.

Their family dynamics have been widely reported in the media. In 2018, Luann made headlines when she was sued by her ex-husband and their children. The lawsuit was related to an alleged violation of the terms of their divorce settlement.

Luann was accused of not setting up a trust for her children to inherit a $3.1 million estate in Sag Harbor, New York. It was also claimed that she threatened to sell the house and buy another one in upstate New York without giving her kids their share of the money.

In September, Luann shared on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen that everything was going well with her children. Despite the controversy surrounding her desire to buy a house upstate instead of staying in the Hamptons, she decided to keep the Hamptons home and still purchase a house upstate. Ultimately, everything worked out for her.

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Luann, when she's not busy being a mom, enjoys traveling internationally with her Cabaret tour, Marry F Kill. She shared, "I had a great time creating this show. It's so enjoyable and the audience is really loving it." Luann released her new single "Marry F Kill" on March 23.

Luann always makes sure to bring her Acid-Kicking Alcohol Alkalize with her on tour. She mentioned, "I suffer from acidity, so I need things that will help maintain the balance in my body, and we all need that. I add it to my coffee every morning to reduce the acidity. It also has a chocolate flavor, which I love and now I can't go without it."

With information from Christina Garibaldi.

Editor's P/S:

Luann de Lesseps's candid reflections on motherhood resonate with many working parents who struggle to balance their responsibilities. Her desire to spend more quality time with her children, despite being physically present, highlights the challenges of juggling a demanding career and family life. Luann's recognition of the often-unseen sacrifices made by women in managing multiple roles is a reminder of the invisible labor that goes into running a household and raising children.

The article also sheds light on the unique challenges faced by parents of older children, as their schedules become more complex and their needs evolve. Luann's efforts to prioritize family time, including shared meals and holidays, demonstrate the importance of maintaining connections and fostering a sense of unity. Her humorous anecdote about dealing with parking tickets adds a relatable touch, acknowledging the mundane struggles that often accompany the joys of parenthood.