Scott's Little Girl

OK! February 19 2007

Former Creed singer Scott Stapp tells OK! About rockin’ his new baby daughter’s cradle.

When Scott and Jaclyn Stapp celebrate their first anniversary on Feb. 10, they’ll be thankful for the blessing of their month-old baby girl, Milán Hayat. The former Creed rocker, 33, and his beauty queen, 26, are also parents to Jagger, 8, Scott’s son from a previous relationship. OK! Talked to the family about their new bundle of joy.

How have you adjusted to the new baby?
Scott: When she’s happy, we’re happy. We love to kiss her and play with her. We live for the happy times. We’re not getting much sleep. Jaclyn, her mother, Hayat, and her family have been an amazing support system. We’re feeling good because Jaclyn’s mom has come over and said, “Get a good night’s sleep.”

Milàn doesn’t sleep through the night?
Jaclyn: She wakes up hungry every three house. He takes her part of the night, and I take her the other part. We feed her, pat her on the back and put her back to sleep.
Scott: When I play guitar or sing to her, it calms her. I sing a song I’ve written for her, “Milán’s Song,” which I’m going to put on my next record. It’s about the different experiences that a man feels about having a daughter as opposed to a son.

What’s the highlight of the day?
Jaclyn: Giving her a bath. She loves to play in the water.
Scott: I’ll say, “Daddy give you kisses,” and she’ll put her lips together. I’ll give her a kiss and she’ll smile. I’ll do it again, and she’ll smile. Then, I’ll do it again, and she’ll cry, like, “I’ve had enough kisses Dad.”

Scott, do you change diapers?
Oh, yeah, we do this all hands-on.

How is Jagger adjusting to the new baby?
Scott: He was an only child, so it was important to let him know that we can’t do this on our own. He holds and feeds her. We never wanted him to feel jealous or left out. He’s a proud big brother.

What do you wish for your children?
Jaclyn: I’d like to instill the importance of education and college.
Scott: We both have a higher education. Even now, with Jagger, I’m telling him what my expectations are for high school and I talk about college and GPAs. I want them to have everything I didn’t. I’ll be honest about my rough times. I want them to learn an instrument.

Did you feel pressure to lose the baby weight?
Jaclyn: I’m back to my regular weight.
Scott: She’s blessed. She put on 35 pounds. Three weeks later Jaclyn looks like she did before. She doesn’t work out at the gym, she’s been doing home stuff.

.Valerie Nome