Mom life is changingElle Kingfor the better.
During the 64th AnnualGrammy AwardsSunday, the country star, 32, shared her favorite part of being a mom with PEOPLE red carpet hosts Jeremy Parsons and Janine Rubenstein.
“I love it. I love what he has transformed me into which is a much more empathetic, grateful person,” said King, whowelcomed son Luckywithfiancé Dan Tookeron, Sept. 1. She added, “I try to wake up every day and practice that gratitude attitude.”
As for whether she’s experiencing the more challenging aspects of motherhood, King said that her son is 7 months “so he’s still kind of immobile. I don’t really feel like I’ve had a lot of tough stuff yet until he’s mobile. Ask me next year. Right now he’s pretty chill. But I’m definitely going to be one of those moms with the backpack leash.”
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While on the red carpet, King donned a red Christian Siriano flared pants suit, along with a necklace that read “Lucky.”
Pointing out her sentimental jewelry Parsons asked, “Are you lucky in Vegas? Is that your thing?”
“Hell no, it’s my son’s name,” King said, adding, “I was born to lose, but I named my son Lucky so hopefully he’s got a different shot in life.”
King, who was nominated for best country duo/group performance for “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” withMiranda Lambertsaid “I was folding onesies and putting diapers away when I got a text saying ‘congrats for being nominated.’ " (The award went to TJ and John Osborne for “Younger Me”.)
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King first revealed she was pregnant last March after fertility issues and two pregnancy losses. She told PEOPLE at the time, “This is something that I have not only wanted since I could remember, but it’s something that I have struggled with for a really long time. Every single day of this pregnancy is such a miracle.”
“We found out on Christmas. I couldn’t imagine a greater Christmas gift than a positive pregnancy test,” King added.
source: people.com
