Kourtney Kardashian
I've always loved children's clothes - my grandmother actually owned a children's boutique in La Jolla, CA, for 30 years. I grew up visiting her and working in her store, and then my mom and I had a children's boutique together for five or six years.
I remember when I first found out I was having a boy, I became obsessed with buying boys' clothes. Then came my daughter, and I was obsessed with buying girls' clothes. Everything looks 10 million times cuter when it's teeny-tiny.
I wouldn't say I'm strict. I love to communicate with my kids, and I constantly check in and try to talk things through instead.
My entire life changed when I became a mother - my priorities, my understanding, appreciation of life, and my relationship with God.
Women always ask me how to get back in shape after having a baby. I always say, 'Know when's the right time for your workout and commit to doing it.'
The first place I gain weight is in my rear end. I love my butt, but I have a tendency to get saddlebags there, so I need to watch it.
I was surprised that everyone calls it 'morning sickness,' because it lasted all day. For me, it was even worse at night. During my first two pregnancies, I felt so nauseous all day that I could only eat plain toast and bland foods - no proteins.
I love being pregnant in general.
I find a pregnant body to be beautiful and an incredible reminder of what a woman's body is made to do.
Since we started putting together our makeup collection, Kardashian Beauty, I've been extra invested in our list of no-no ingredients. It's an ingredients black list that we don't allow into the products - no parabens, no sulfates.
For my eyes, my day-to-day just involves curling my lashes to open up my eyes and applying our mascara, The Quickie. If I'm getting my makeup done, I like to get individual lash extensions or a strip of false lashes, depending on how glam I want to get.
I've been applying makeup long enough to feel good doing it on my own, but I cannot do my hair to save my life. When left to my own devices, if I have to go to an event, I do a slicked bun. Otherwise, I just try to wear a hat, put it in a ponytail, or do a side braid - something easy.
The Kollection is a complete mix of Kim, Khloe and I - each of our individual styles are reflected, and that has been the way we have always designed. We are constantly emailing each other with ideas - three minds are better than one sometimes.
Nothing comes before my children. I find that putting everything else in order of importance also helps to get everything done.
First dates are so awkward and annoying. I think a casual and fun first date with friends is much more fun than a one-on-one typical first date.
I don't think fame is that important to me.
We've always wanted to do a clothing line, and I personally love doing stuff with my sisters; I think it makes the whole process that much better.
I nursed Mason for 14 months and Penelope for 16, and I loved it. It was built-in time that the two of us could share alone every day. I didn't have any goals or expectations.
I witnessed a home birth with my sister Khloe and, after seeing it, I felt it wasn't for me. There was too much risk involved, and it wasn't as sanitary as a hospital.
After Mason was born, I'd feel guilty doing anything that wasn't related to work.
After my daughter was born, I made a promise to myself to live in the moment.
I am obsessed with my sisters. Being the oldest, I probably just have that in me. But I also think I am the youngest sometimes. We all have moments when we are the maternal one of the group.
I feel that if I'm going through something, I'm sure someone else is, too.
I love and appreciate the bonding time with Mason. Nursing is surprisingly one of my favorite things.
I've learned to set boundaries and know when to say, 'I just need to rest.' I'm good at listening to what my body's telling me.
I'm learning to trust other people to do things. My time is limited, and I'd rather be spending it with my kids.
The first thing I do when I'm shopping is touch everything to see if it's itchy. I remember my mom used to put me in the itchiest clothes ever, and I was traumatized by it, so I won't wear anything itchy now.
I know my mom always likes to give the over-the-top 'wow' pieces at baby showers.
Sometimes, it's hard to separate manager mode from mom mode. I think, as our manager, my mom will get more emotional about situations than she would if she was just our manager.
My mom fed us a lot of processed food when we were kids, like chicken fingers, grilled cheese sandwiches and quesadillas. I make those treats for my family, too, but I use organic cheeses and whole wheat bread and tortillas.
My kids' doctor will quickly answer any email, even if it's 11:00 at night. That's important to me.
One of my favorite things to do is go running early in the morning when everyone in my house is still sleeping. I throw on my iPod, and it's, like, my time.
I just got out of a nine-year relationship. I think the last thing I probably need is anybody in my life.
It is still crazy to me that I have two boys born on the same exact day. I really tried to not have it happen, so they could each have their day, but there was no way around it.
Mom always told us to wear pretty, matching underwear.
I don't want to judge, but I've also met women who think it's cool to be out or away from their baby, and I don't get that.
It was my first time taking a taxi with Mason. I had to tell the driver to wait because I had to get the stroller out of the car.
My mom bought me this amazing baby-food maker, the Beaba. I steam and puree fruits and vegetables, and they last for, like, four days.
Unless someone has walked in your shoes, you really can't judge. Everyone needs to make the best choice for their life.
I think motherhood is just about instinct.
When my younger sisters were born, I was in high school and college. I was at my mom's all the time but never changed them or fed them.
I definitely don't want to get married just for the sake of getting married.
This is my life. I don't need a piece of paper to make it a family unit.
I love dressing Mason more than dressing myself. It's so much fun picking out his clothes and making outfits and giving him style.
Kids definitely grow out of their clothes really quickly, so I'm all about mixing and matching.
Everyday... well, if I'm doing it myself, I have my five-minute makeup routine, which is I do tinted moisturizer, and then I do a quick concealer, and I use our bronzer every day. And then I have to curl my lashes, and then I do our Quickie mascara, and that's it.
When I do my hair down, it just does not look good. It's just stringy, and it's like a hot mess.
I remember in seventh grade we used to wear lipstick to school, and the teachers would get so angry, and they'd steal our lipstick if we had them.
I love being a mum. Sometimes I just wish nobody knew who I was.