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Wanda Sykes: Kids taught me patience, patience!
19 Sep
Summary
- Wanda Sykes's twins, Olivia and Lucas, taught her patience.
- Wanda and Alex Sykes will celebrate 18 years of marriage.
- Wanda initially didn't want children but now calls it best decision.
Comedian Wanda Sykes revealed that her 17-year-old twins, Olivia and Lucas, have imparted the significant life lesson of patience. These children have fundamentally shaped her perspective, teaching her to understand and accept individuals as they are. This shift in outlook has also influenced her work, with her comedy now frequently centering on family life.
Sykes and her wife, Alex, are set to commemorate their 18th wedding anniversary on October 25th. Their journey to parenthood was not initially planned by Wanda, who confessed to having no desire for children before meeting Alex. However, Alex's strong wish for a family prompted Wanda to reconsider, ultimately leading her to embrace motherhood.
Reflecting on their younger years, Wanda recalled that the twins' birth drastically altered her life, making her realize her own priorities had shifted. She humorously noted that while her children are approaching driving age, she has no intention of being in the car with them during their practice sessions, prioritizing her own safety.
