(Cover) - EN Showbiz - Heidi Klum has opened up about her favourite part of being a mother.

The German supermodel raises four children with husband of six years, Seal, and says she never tires of being woken up by her brood.

She told Life & Style that she gets joy from the simple pleasures in life and adores her affectionate start to the day.

"The best thing about being a mom is being loved by your children so much," she shared.

"Them coming in and giving you a big hug in the morning. The sound of them laughing. And when they say, Mommy you look like a princess.'"

Heidi loves her family and says that is a trait she likes most in other people.

"People really impress me when they have strong family values and are close to their parents and grandparents," she shared.

Heidi had her eldest daughter, seven-year-old Leni, with Formula One racing boss Flavio Briatore.

She and Seal have three other children, Henry, five, Johan, four, and Lou who turns two in October. (C) Cover Media