Kourtney Kardashian Opens Up About ‘Blending’ Her and Travis Barker’s Seven Children
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Kourtney Kardashian Barker has recently shared insights on the process of merging her family with husband Travis Barker’s, shedding light on the adjustments required for the blended household to thrive. The Lemme co-founder revealed on a recent episode of The Kardashians that she has been in the midst of renovating her home to accommodate their expanded family unit.
The dynamic now includes Kardashian Barker’s children with ex Scott Disick – daughter Penelope, 12, and sons Reign, 10, and Mason, 15 – living under the same roof as Barker and their son Rocky, who is 15 months old. Additionally, Barker’s three children – daughter Alabama, 19, son Landon, 21, and stepdaughter Atiana, 25 – are a part of the blended family as well.
In a personal reflection, Kardashian Barker shared her motivations behind the home renovations, stating, “My goal in renovating my house and all the changes we’re making is so that we can all fit. Me and my kids, my husband and three bonus kids, and have it feel like a new space that we’re all moving back into together and that feels like just new energy and new vibes.”
The reality TV star also revealed that she has been residing at Barker’s residence since the birth of their son Rocky in November. She acknowledged the challenges of blending families, emphasising the need for everyone to adjust to new living arrangements and spaces. Despite the initial hurdles, Kardashian Barker expressed optimism, stating, “It is change but I think we’re at a really amazing place with it.”
During a tour of her home with sisters Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner, Kardashian Barker highlighted the significance of creating a harmonious living environment for her blended family. She shared, “I really want to get it to where our family can enjoy our house,” underscoring her commitment to ensuring that each child has a space in both households.
As the camera panned to show a chalkboard with all the kids’ names, Kardashian Barker touched upon the novelty of the situation, with her children experiencing a new living arrangement while Barker’s kids have lived in their home their whole lives. She reflected, “It is change but I think we’re at a really amazing place with it.”
Acknowledging the importance of family togetherness, Kardashian Barker expressed her desire to emulate her mother Kris Jenner’s close-knit family dynamic. She affirmed, “I want them in my eyesight,” underscoring her willingness to support and nurture the bonds within the blended family setup.
The journey of blending their families continues to unfold for Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker, offering viewers a glimpse into the complexities and triumphs of navigating a modern blended family dynamic. Tune in to new episodes of The Kardashians airing on Thursdays at 12 a.m. ET on Hulu.
As the Kardashian-Barker family continues to adjust and grow together, their story resonates with many navigating similar family dynamics in today’s society. Stay updated on their journey and other compelling stories by subscribing to PEOPLE’s free daily newsletter.