Paris Hilton.Photo:Paris Hilton/ Instagram

Paris Hilton and her son, Instagram

Paris Hilton/ Instagram

While chatting exclusively with PEOPLE about her upcoming"Be an Icon" kitchen and home collection with Walmart, the proud mom, 42, also opens up about life since she and husbandCarter Reumwelcomed sonPhoenix Barron, 8 months, earlier this year.

“I just feel like the luckiest girl in the world every single day for this beautiful family that I have,” she continues.

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Paris Hilton.Paris Hilton/ Instagram

Paris Hilton and her son, Instagram post

Hilton and Reum, 42, quietlywelcomed their first childtogether on Jan. 16, 2023, via surrogate.

Hilton later announced Phoenix’s arrival eight days after his birth onInstagramwith a close-up photo of her holding his hand, writing, “You are already loved beyond words 💙.”

Paris Hilton and her son, Instagram post

Recently, the proud mom says she and her husband have been taking Phoenix to music classes, “which he loves,” and have been giving him swimming lessons at their home.

“He’s laughing, he’s starting to sit up on his own, and we just started feeding him solid foods a few months ago,” she continues. “So we’re getting ready for him to start talking and walking and turning into a toddler.”

source: people.com