Kourtney Kardashian takes a selfie with Penelope and Reign Disick.Photo: Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
Kourtney Kardashian Barkermay be known for her reality show with her sisters,The Kardashians, but her most important role is being a mom to her four kids:Mason,Penelope,Reignand her newborn son.
The reality star has spoken plenty about her kids since welcoming her first child, Mason, on Dec. 14, 2009, and has elaborated on her process of co-parenting with Disick.
From her thoughts on new motherhood to how her own mother prepared her, here are some of Kourtney Kardashian’s sweetest quotes about being a mom since 2009.
01of 15On being a new momKourtney Kardashian and Penelope Disick in Hawaii.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram"I think becoming a new mom, you feel judged in general in a lot of ways. I think moms can be judgmental towards other moms really on everything."— in aPooshconversation withKhloé Kardashianin March 2020
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On being a new mom
Kourtney Kardashian and Penelope Disick in Hawaii.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
“I think becoming a new mom, you feel judged in general in a lot of ways. I think moms can be judgmental towards other moms really on everything.”
— in aPooshconversation withKhloé Kardashianin March 2020
02of 15On what she learned from her own motherKourtney Kardashian smiles with her three children.KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN/INSTAGRAM"She really has shown me a balance between being a mom and having a relationship - she had such a great relationship with my dad. I think she does it all, and she’s really showed me that. And she’s also shown me and my sisters how to celebrate life and celebrate holidays, and she takes so much pride, she’s instilled that in us."— toHarper’s Bazaarin May 2015
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On what she learned from her own mother
Kourtney Kardashian smiles with her three children.KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN/INSTAGRAM
KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN/INSTAGRAM
“She really has shown me a balance between being a mom and having a relationship - she had such a great relationship with my dad. I think she does it all, and she’s really showed me that. And she’s also shown me and my sisters how to celebrate life and celebrate holidays, and she takes so much pride, she’s instilled that in us.”
— toHarper’s Bazaarin May 2015
03of 15On focusing on her children over workKourtney Kardashian and Penelope Disick pose for a selfie.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram"I realize that a lot of the conversation right now surrounds my work ethic, and I feel like I need to just make one thing clear: raising children is a job as well."— onX(formerly known as Twitter) in April 2020
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On focusing on her children over work
Kourtney Kardashian and Penelope Disick pose for a selfie.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
“I realize that a lot of the conversation right now surrounds my work ethic, and I feel like I need to just make one thing clear: raising children is a job as well.”
— onX(formerly known as Twitter) in April 2020
04of 15On being a kid again while raising her childrenKourtney Kardashian embraces her son Reign Disick.“Watching your kids grow every day—watching all the little moments. I actually think my favorite part is that you relive your own childhood — going to Disneyland and watching all the movies I watched when I was a kid. I have so many of the books we read when we were little—so reading all the same books again. It’s really fun — you almost get to be a kid again and do all those magical things.”— toHarper’s Bazaarin May 2015
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On being a kid again while raising her children
Kourtney Kardashian embraces her son Reign Disick.
“Watching your kids grow every day—watching all the little moments. I actually think my favorite part is that you relive your own childhood — going to Disneyland and watching all the movies I watched when I was a kid. I have so many of the books we read when we were little—so reading all the same books again. It’s really fun — you almost get to be a kid again and do all those magical things.”
05of 15On being present with her kidsKourtney Kardashian and Reign Disick with matching bleach blonde hair.Kourtney Kardashian Instagram"I always try my absolute best when I’m with my kids not to be on my phone, to be present in what we’re doing, and have those moments where you’re looking in each other’s eyes and connecting."— toVogueArabiain July 2020
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On being present with her kids
Kourtney Kardashian and Reign Disick with matching bleach blonde hair.Kourtney Kardashian Instagram
“I always try my absolute best when I’m with my kids not to be on my phone, to be present in what we’re doing, and have those moments where you’re looking in each other’s eyes and connecting.”
— toVogueArabiain July 2020
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On having to undergo urgent fetal surgery
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian takes a mirror photo.Kourtney Kardashian/instagram
Kourtney Kardashian/instagram
— onInstagramin September 2023
07of 15On loving being a momKourtney Kardashian and Mason Disick pose for a selfie.“It’s definitely my favorite role in life. It has changed me and made me realize there is nothing else I would rather do with my time. Being a mom is what life is about.”— toParentsin April 2012
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On loving being a mom
Kourtney Kardashian and Mason Disick pose for a selfie.
“It’s definitely my favorite role in life. It has changed me and made me realize there is nothing else I would rather do with my time. Being a mom is what life is about.”
— toParentsin April 2012
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On whether she gave Kim Kardashian motherhood tips
Kourtney Kardashian and Penelope Disick show off their outfits.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
— toHarper’s Bazaarin May 2015.
09of 15On posing nude while pregnant with her son ReignKourtney Kardashian and Reign Disick on Valentine’s Day.Kourtney Kardashian Instagram"To me, nudity is not something to be ashamed of. I’m not embarrassed of my body. I’m at my best when I’m pregnant. It’s such an amazing feeling, the transformation that your body goes through. There’s something about that that’s so empowering and beautiful and I just really embrace it."— toDujourin 2014.
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On posing nude while pregnant with her son Reign
Kourtney Kardashian and Reign Disick on Valentine’s Day.Kourtney Kardashian Instagram
“To me, nudity is not something to be ashamed of. I’m not embarrassed of my body. I’m at my best when I’m pregnant. It’s such an amazing feeling, the transformation that your body goes through. There’s something about that that’s so empowering and beautiful and I just really embrace it.”
— toDujourin 2014.
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On wanting to be near her son when she’s away
Kourtney Kardashian and Mason Disick at an event.Getty
— toParenting
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On people critiquing her for getting pregnant at 44 years old
Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian poses in black lingerie.Kourtney Kardashian Instagram
Kourtney Kardashian Instagram
— toVanity Fair Italiain October 2023
12of 15On her gratitude for her two boysMason and Reign Disick take a sweet photo together.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram"I couldn’t have dreamed up anything like them for my sons, I feel so blessed and grateful for these two boys and all that they bring to my life."— onInstagramin December 2021
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On her gratitude for her two boys
Mason and Reign Disick take a sweet photo together.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
“I couldn’t have dreamed up anything like them for my sons, I feel so blessed and grateful for these two boys and all that they bring to my life.”
— onInstagramin December 2021
13of 15On her joy for spending the holidays togetherKourtney Kardashian dressed up for Halloween with her three kids.“Feeling extra grateful this morning that I get to wake up with these cuties, for all of the special time we got together this last year, for all of the reminders about what really matters, for slowing down."— onInstagramin January 2021
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On her joy for spending the holidays together
Kourtney Kardashian dressed up for Halloween with her three kids.
“Feeling extra grateful this morning that I get to wake up with these cuties, for all of the special time we got together this last year, for all of the reminders about what really matters, for slowing down.”
— onInstagramin January 2021
14of 15On lifting other moms upKourtney Kardashian/Instagram"I think also as moms just trying to be a better community of women who are lifting each other up and knowing that we are all going through our own struggle, whatever it is that we are feeling guilty about."— in a Poosh conversation in March 2020
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On lifting other moms up
“I think also as moms just trying to be a better community of women who are lifting each other up and knowing that we are all going through our own struggle, whatever it is that we are feeling guilty about.”
— in a Poosh conversation in March 2020
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On being naturally pregnant at 44
Kourtney Kardashian on a walk with her three kids.Kourtney Kardashian/Instagram
source: people.com
