The little guy has also inspired his father in his other passion: music. Nick, 38, reveals to omg! that he's currently in the studio recording an album of lullabies that should be released early next year. Fatherhood, he says, "has been magical. That's the right word for it. He's an amazing little boy, and every day is filled with new experiences and new memories and new moments. It's been pretty cool." The experience has also brought him closer with his wife. Camden "is a reflection of both of us," says Nick. "This is the life we created together … and that just strengthens your own bond as a couple."
Although becoming a dad has transformed Nick's world, it hasn't made him that benevolent. It was reported that after his ex-wife Jessica Simpson gave birth to her daughter Maxwell Drew in May that he and Vanessa sent her a gift basket of pink-and-white cookies. Not so, clarifies Nick. "You know, that sounds like an incredibly wonderful gesture, but I actually never did send cookies. I can actually put that rumor to rest."
But one longstanding rumor that is 100 percent true is the reunion of 98 Degrees. After getting back together for a one-off performance last summer, all four guys are ready to give it another go — more than 11 years after they originally disbanded. In addition to a new album, Nick says they also have plans to tour next summer. "At this point in our lives you want to do that kind of thing because it's fun and we definitely had a blast this summer performing together. I'd say there's definitely more to come there."
And there's definitely more pint-sized Lacheys to come. "We'll give it a little bit of time," jokes Nick since Vanessa just gave birth a month ago. "We're both family people so I'd imagine we'll have more."
