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Gio Gio · 02-09-2014, 10:18 AM

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CBS: You have two daughters. How old are they and what are they like?

SR: My oldest daughter Oona is six and Iris is turning two on Sunday. They are the light of my life. They are so outgoing and funny and silly. They love to sing and dance, they love each other, and they are incredibly affectionate. They crack me up every single day.

CBS: What is it like to raise two girls?

SR: It’s funny. Sometimes I have disassociated moments where I think, “Wait, I’m their mother. I’m just here having fun with these children and enjoying them but I can’t believe I’m already at this phase in my life where I’m raising them. It’s such a blessing to have my two girls. The world that they’re growing up in is different than the one that I grew up in, in so many wonderful ways, and in so many ways that I’m a little bit nervous about. They’ve got the Internet and social media. There’s a lot to educate myself on, as a parent, in the years to come in terms of raising children in this environment.

CBS: What does your oldest daughter think about you being on television?

SR: Sometimes I think she thinks I put on makeup for a living. I’m kidding. She’s never seen me on the TV show. She knows that I’m an actress and I love to be a part of telling stories. I’ve been in plays and she’s come backstage and been in my dressing room. She’s starting to get a sense that it’s something that people can do and other people watch, and even other people that we may not have met before might be familiar with the show, with me, and with our friends. That’s intriguing for her. She might be a little actress. In the years ahead, she’ll probably be on set with me taking notes.

CBS: How do you juggle “having it all”? Do you feel like your life is in balance?

SR: No. I’ve stropped striving for balance. That word does not exist. I think it’s all about embracing the chaos and the espresso machine.

CBS: Are you protective of your kids if the paparazzi follow you?

SR: I’ve never had to deal with paparazzi around when I’ve been with my kids. If I were with them and the paparazzi were there, I would ask for some space.

CBS: Do you have any Valentine’s Day plans with your husband?

SR: We try to do something offbeat for Valentine’s Day, and don’t ever really celebrate it right on the day. I don’t even try to get a reservation that night for dinner. Last year, we got a babysitter and we went to a local ski mountain and enjoyed some quick runs and then we were home for dinner with the kids. We like to take hikes. If we can carve out a couple of hours where can talk to each other without being interrupted, we find that to be an incredibly romantic day or night. We’re so tired by the time night comes around as well. I’m a big fan of having a date during the day. We might go out to lunch or to a spa.

CBS: You still find ways to surprise each other amidst the busy life?

SR: We try to. Here and there.

CBS: Besides Suits, what else are you working on?

SR: Full-on “Mom-ness.” I am planning a birthday party for this weekend. We were just doing some amazing finger-painting. We did a little visit to the Kindergarten class and made some “O-shaped” cookies when they were learning the letter “O.” I like to get down and dirty and be home with my kids when we’re on a hiatus. I use the time to wear the “Mom-hat” as much as I can.

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