Kris Jenner: 20 Things The Momager Has Said About Being A Mom And Grandma

Kris Jenner is a businesswoman and a momager, but most importantly she is a mother to six successful children, and many, many, grandchildren. Of all the roles and titles that Jenner has in her life, it seems those involving her children and grandbabies are the ones she cherishes the most. And often, what she has to say about her loved ones is worth hearing.

Jenner is an interesting woman who has taught her family to be tolerant and accepting of others. She understands the importance of having tough skin and ignoring the criticism that her family often unfairly receives, and she is continually learning about patience, selflessness, and unconditional love from her famous offspring. She’s raised children who may bicker and fight (this can be seen on their reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians) but they are loyal to each other and would never dare break their family pact and expose secrets that they want to be kept from the public eye.

And while it was a tough task raising six children, Jenner really enjoys being a grandmother (although she doesn’t like being called that), and this is something that fills her heart with love and happiness. Below are 20 things Kris Jenner has said about being a mother and a grandmother; they are funny, interesting, and most importantly, relatable.

20 For Kris Jenner, There's Real Joy In Being A Mother

Kris Jenner has managed to raise six children, all of whom have gone on to become very successful, and Jenner has had a part to play in the management of her children. But it’s not her business accomplishments she’s proud of, but the fact that her children are all taken care of. She revealed as much during a during the NATPE Television conference (via People).

She said, “I never thought I would be in this place where all your kids are taken care of and settled down and have a home, and that’s such a joy for a mom.”

19 Her Daughters Have Taught Her About Patience And Unconditional Love

The Kardashian-Jenner clan are incredibly close, and no matter what you think about them as people, this is something you cannot deny. They love each other, they always have each other’s backs, and for Kris Jenner, being a mom is the best thing she’s ever done. She shared this on an Instagram post, writing, “Being a mother is by far the greatest blessing. My children are my most precious gifts and I am so beyond proud of each and every one of them.”

She went on to thank her daughters for the joy she feels watching them raise her grandchildren, and how they have taught her “about patience, selflessness and unconditional love.”

18 Let's Be Honest: Grannies Can Have All The Fun

Kris Jenner has many titles and roles in her life, but it seems the role of grandma (although she prefers not to be called that) is the one she is enjoying the most. She made her feelings clear in an interview with New You Media, telling the outlet that she loves being with the kids, and that’s why she had so many of them, but being a grandma is less work and more fun.

She explained, “Now it’s nice because you can play with them and like they say, give them back. You know, after the weekend’s over, ‘Here you go, Kourtney! Here you go, Kim! See ya!’”

17 Sometimes It Feels Like Her Children Will Never Leave

Kris Jenner’s children all have their own homes now, but there was a point when she felt as though they would never leave. She told People magazine that even though her children are adults, they are always at her home.

“Kim and Kanye and North and Saint, my grandchildren, they live with me and I feel like they’re never going to leave! They just don’t leave. My kids do not leave,” she stated. Of course, she was joking, and at the time of her comments, Kim and her family had moved in with her while they waited for their home to be renovated. Still, more than one mom will be able to relate to these feelings.

16 Who Says Your Grandbabies Have To Call You Granny?!

Celebrities have made it known that not all of them like the title of “grandma,” or a variation of the word. And if we’ve learned anything from Kris Jenner it’s that there’s no shame in admitting you would rather be called something else.

For Jenner, she prefers her grandbabies call her “Lovey” and she told People (via Daily Mail), “At first I was Grandma, and all of a sudden I didn't like the way that sounded, my mom had a friend called Lovey and I thought that was the cutest name.”

Kris Jenner’s children are all grown up, and she can relate to them in a completely new way now that they are experiencing motherhood for themselves.

Kris is never afraid to share her love for her offspring publicly. In a post on Instagram for Women’s Day, she praised her daughters for the amazing women they have become. She wrote, “I’m so proud of my girls and their hearts and what amazing moms they are and their work ethic and how they get up and do their best every single day.... they share, they give back, they care... they are my best friends and my angels!”

14 She’s Living The Dream Working So Closely With Her Kids

Kris Jenner has the perfect word to describe her: she is a “momager” (which is basically a combination of mom and manager). This term is often affectionately used to describe Jenner because of how she works with her children, managing their careers and finding them new opportunities.

This is something Jenner loves, and she revealed as much in an interview with Haute Living. She said, “I am living my dream because I get to work with my kids and watch them find their happiness. It’s so rewarding–we brainstorm around a conference table and have a really great time doing it.”

13 She’s Aware That The World Can Be A Mean Place

The Kardashian-Jenner family have developed a thick skin to all the criticism that they receive, and they know the world can be a rude place. They have chosen to live their lives in the public eye and share so much of themselves, but their children haven’t... This is something Kris Jenner worries about.

In 2017, she spoke to People about her fears of bullying, saying, “It's my grandchildren who I worry about because I have six of them; the oldest just turned seven, and my youngest is six months old, and they don't have a choice… And I worry, I do, because it is such a bullying environment.”

12 Raising Children Who Are Tolerant And Accepting Is Important

There are many adjectives to describe the Kardashian family, but two that Kris Jenner would appreciate you using would be: accepting and tolerant. For Jenner, it’s incredibly important to raise people who have these qualities, and she cannot understand how people can say unnecessarily mean remarks about others.

According to Elle, she had this to say on the topic: “I raised my kids kind of old-fashioned—if you don't have something nice to say, then don't say it at all. I teach love, acceptance, and tolerance.”

11 Her Happiest Moments Are The Ones Spent Playing With Her Grandbabies

Kris Jenner’s life seems to be pretty fantastic, and while she has a lot that can make her happy, the greatest joy often comes from the most simple things. Like her grandchildren, and watching their happiness fills her heart, as she told Elle, “It's the sweetest thing to see her [Kim Kardashian’s daughter, North West] run around the house with all the cousins and see how close they all are. It makes me so happy. When my kids are happy, I am happy.”

The Kardashians and Jenners are some of the most followed people on social media, with Kim Kardashian having an impressive 118-million followers, and her younger sister Kylie Jenner having 115-million. These are women who understand the benefit social media can have on their brand. But their online presence also serves as a way for Kris Jenner to keep track of them.

According to Yahoo, Jenner revealed in WWD’s CEO Summit that she uses social media to "keep track" of her kids. She added, "I have to check TMZ every morning to see what's going on, and then at night, I go to bed with Snapchat.”

9 They’ve Got Each Other’s Backs

There are many people who love the Kardashians and have a lot of respect for their achievements, but then there are others that have less kind things to say. Kris Jenner knows her family has had to deal with bullying, but she also knows that they all have each other’s backs and no one can break them.

She revealed as much in a FOX411’s Pop Tarts column, writing, “If someone feels like they need to take a shot, well okay. It’s not going to change our life. But honestly every single day we have the last laugh because we are having so much damn fun.”

8 Being A Grandmother Is The True Meaning Of Life

Kris Jenner likes having a large family, she wouldn’t have had six children if she didn’t, but one of the greatest blessings in her life has been becoming a grandmother. In an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, she expressed her joy, saying, “I used to pray that one of you guys would have a baby and now it’s like a faucet that we turned on and won’t turn off. The fact that I have all these grandchildren, it’s been the most amazing journey to watch your kids because it’s truly the meaning of just life.”

7 It's Inspiring To See Her Children Have A Strong Work Ethic

Kris Jenner has six children in total; five daughters and one son, and apart from Kendall Jenner, all of her children have a child, which means there are a lot of grandchildren in Kris’ life.

Ahead of Mother’s Day in 2018, Kris spoke to People about her daughters and the drive that they have, something which she is incredibly proud of. She said, "They’re very smart girls, they’re very intelligent and they’re very creative. And they love getting up every day and working."

6 It Takes A Village To Raise A Little One

Kylie Jenner gave birth to her daughter, Stormi, on Feb.1, 2018. But even before the birth, Kylie was already impressing Kris Jenner with how she handled herself. In a video montage, which Kylie released when she was finally ready to share her pregnancy journey with fans, Kris tells her unborn grandchild: "You have the best mum, and you are so lucky; this is such a blessing. It’s going to be the most amazing journey..."

But she also acknowledges that raising a child takes help, as she stated: “It definitely takes a village, and I learned that along the way.”

5 Family Always Comes First (That Includes Keeping Secrets)

The Kardashian-Jenner family have made the decision to share much of their lives with the world; whether that’s on their reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, or via social media. Fans have seen that this family bickers and fights, but they will also always put each other first. This includes keeping secrets, like Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy.

Not one member of the family let on that Kylie was pregnant, despite the speculation and the constant questions about it. And Kris Jenner told E! News that’s because they have a “pact.” She explained, "The family pact is don't say a word so my lips were sealed."

4 Being A Mom Is A Full-Time Job, And There's A Heck Of A Lot Of Jobs Involved

Kris Jenner has a glamorous life, but also an incredibly busy one. When she’s not creating her own career opportunities, she’s searching for ones for her children. And in addition to being a momager, she’s also a mother and a grandma. But the way Kris manages to deal with all of this is by taking it "one day at a time."

This is a smart approach, but she also told Live With Kelly and Ryan (via Entertainment Tonight) that her balancing act is thanks to "a lot of planning, a lot of lists.”

3 She Always Has The Kardashian-Jenner Clans Best Interest At Heart

Kris Jenner has been the driving force behind her children’s careers, and she has made some tough decisions in the past (like talking Kim Kardashian into a photoshoot for Playboy). But the one thing she wants everyone to know is that she always wants what’s best for them. She spoke to Evening Standard about this, saying, “Nobody has the kids’ best interests at heart like I do. I don’t want anything ever compromised, either one of my kids, or the brand.”

2 Communication Is Everything — Even If She Calls Her Girls 12 Times A Day

Kris Jenner’s children are all grown up (Kylie Jenner is the youngest and she recently turned 21), and they’ve moved away from home to start their own lives. But despite not getting to see her kids as often as she'd like, Kris understands how important communication is and tries to stay in touch with her offspring every day. Sometimes multiple times a day, she told Evening Standard.

Kendall and Kylie are the youngest members of the family, but even though they’re grown up, Jenner makes sure she’s a part of their lives. She said, “I talk to them 12 times a day, I vacation with them.”

1 Granny Kris Definitely Gets Away With Spoiling

Moms can’t always be their children’s best friends, and there are times when they have to enforce rules and be tough about discipline, but grannies don’t have to adhere to the same rule book. Kris Jenner’s comments in the media have made it clear she loves being a grandma, but she also loves being "a spoiler," and she joked with Entertainment Tonight about how this strategy makes her a successful granny. She said, "I'm getting an A right now. I've decided I'm doing great.”

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