Joel Madden To Be Stay at Home Dad

Rocker Joel Madden is said to be so excited about his becoming a dad, he's going to take a break from touring to spend time with his baby mamma Nicole Richie and their baby.

"Joel says he is exhausted from all the traveling for Good Charlotte, but wants to make sure the L.A. house is ready when Nicole gives birth," says a pal, who adds that Joel has been busily "babyproofing" the home.

"Joel, Benji [his twin] and their brother Josh have a clothing line called DCMA. The boys are screening tiny tees and onesies for the new baby. Joel has all kinds of ideas for baby clothes and he gets such a kick out of them when he sees how small they are!"

On a side note, Nicole says she doesn't want to walk down the aisle with a baby bump so don't expect the Richie/Madden wedding until after January 2008. I really wasn't too fond of them as a couple when they first got together but they've really grown on me. Do you guys think they'll beat the odds and last?