BOP magazine: An Interview with Irmelin

January 1996

When Leo was a baby, did he like to take baths?

Yes, bath time was a very exciting time. All his action figure toys were with him in the bathtub. All his dinosaurs and every animal that he had had to be lined up around his bathtub.

What were his favorite snacks?

Ice cream! Ice cream was always his favorite. As far as food goes, he was and still is a pretty fussy eater. But he does love Italian food. I would say that it's because when I was pregnant with him, I travelled to Italy and ate all the Italian food. So it went right to him and he has loved it ever since!

What is one thing that makes you proud of Leo?

I think how he cares for other human beings and how he takes care of me when I get sick.

What does he do for you when you are sick?

The policy in the house is that whenever someone is sick, whatever they wish they can have. The other person would get it for them. If they want ice cream or hot tea, or if they just want to lie there and not answer the phone - I think that's the part I like best.

So Leo would stay home when you are sick?

Right. And make sure everything is alright.

Does he make you feel special on Mother's Day?

Always. He usually makes his own card and they're really lovely.

Did you two ever argue when Leo was a kid?

Many times Leonardo would argue with me about the way I dressed him. He wanted to wear jeans that hung low - below his hips - and T-shirts with Spiderman on them.

What do you wish Leo accomplishes in his life?

Oh my! I hope he will be very happy, very healthy, happy and successful in whatever he wishes to do.