Washington, Dec 20 (ANI): Katie Holmes has said that her hubby Tom Cruise's kids with ex-wife Nicole Kidman call her 'Mom'.

The 29-year-old gushed that the star husband was a "great father and husband" and his first two kids Isabella, who turns 15 this month, and Connor, 12 were ' incredible, really smart and kind'.

"They call me 'Mom'," People quoted her, as telling Parade Magazine in an interview.

The 'Dawson's Creek' star said that she was looking forward to spending the holidays cooking and skiing in Telluride, Colorado, with Cruise, the kids, and both sides of the big family.

"Last year was Suri's first Christmas. It was so spectacular to share the holidays with her. It really meant the world to me. To be able to create a tradition for your children is one of the best gifts you can have," she added.

As for her one-year marriage to Cruise, she says, it is a gift.

"Oh, we have so much fun. Tom has introduced me to so many new experiences. I have done things I never thought I would do, like climbing mountains and flying in the P-51. That's what is so inspiring about being with him - constant thrills and joy," she said. (ANI)