Christine McGuinness was told she was 'glowing' as she shared a selection of new photos after taking a break from Instagram. The model and former The Real Housewives of Cheshire star told followers "I've missed you" as she posted about the things that have made her smile during August.
Christine, 34, announced last month that she and her husband of 11 years Paddy McGuinness, 49, had separated, saying they were "moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children." They said they have "a great relationship" and "still live happily in our family home together."
And fans were thrilled to see her smiling as she reeled off a positive list, including the extra time she's spent with her children during the school holidays. The blonde beauty also shared her new shorter haircut which she loves.
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"Here’s some August for you," she typed. "Things that made me smile …Extra time with my babies. Had my hair cut, I love it. Filmed something special. Watched a gorgeous sunset. Discovered I’m terrible at darts but laughed loads! Got a cute note off my friend. A bird joined me watching the sky by the Thames. Got tagged in loads of pics of my book abroad."
Among the photos shared by Christine was a pink sign reading: "You'll always feel a little lost right before you find yourself again." And the handwritten note from her friend read: "Miss you, can't wait to see you, keep smiling."
weegran.63 commented: "Nice to see you looking happy." lifewithemmmaaaa told her: "You’re glowing." And her co-star on The Games Phoenix Brown said: "You deserve it alll x"
Last week Christine was seen in Cheshire continuing to wear her wedding ring after the split, but switching it to her right hand instead. And last Sunday Top Gear and Question of Sport host Paddy celebrated his birthday with pals at Manchester's swanky restaurant The Ivy.
He was spotted wearing his wedding ring on the traditional left hand. The TV presenter was joined by hockey star pal Sam Quek, his colleague on the long-running BBC One gameshow, and other friends to mark his big day.
As the birthday messages came flooding in for the star he shared an adorable picture on Instagram of the handmade cards he had received from his children. "Best part of the day!" the Bolton star wrote. "Birthdays, Christmas, Fathers Day, I love a homemade card off the kids. Thank you Leo, Penelope and Felicity."
Earlier this month Christine shared that she had suffered a heartbreaking loss while on a solo trip to Devon. She typed with stunning photos and video of herself on the sands: "One night in Devon. Solo sunsets are a healer. Feeling blessed to have worked on something special this week in such a stunning part of England.
"My passion lead me to peace. After a heavy thinking day I took some time out on my own and reminded myself how temporary time is and how precious life is. Grateful for this night."
However she shared how she'd taken a step back from social media after her beloved grandmother died. She said she has been "taking time out" in a post at sunset on the beach where she penned her sad news.
"I know I’m being quieter on here, I hope to be back properly soon," she wrote over the beautiful image. "I’m just needing time out, thinking lots, life is short, unpredictable and sometimes crazy."
She then went on to explain: "My nan, the one with the words of wisdom, she joined grandad in heaven last week and it’s hit me harder than I ever imagined. I’m just needing time out, thinking lots, life is short, unpredictable and sometimes crazy. Then my dad turned 60…
"If you have read my story you will understand why this is huge. I can’t help but wonder how he made it this far. But I’m so grateful he is still here, even with his struggles, I’m thankful for that.” She added: "Anyway, life is crazy, we’re halfway through the school summer holidays. Again, if you know, you know!"
Christine and Paddy wrote in their joint statement last month: "We hadn't planned on sharing this publicly until we were ready but after the lack of privacy surrounding our life personal life, we feel left with no other option but to clarify. A while ago we took the difficult decision to separate but our main focus as always is to continue loving and supporting our children.
"This was not an easy decision to make but we are moving forward as the best parents we can be for our three beautiful children. We'll always be a loving family, we still have a great relationship and still live happily in our family home together."
They went on: "We hope this now draws a line under anymore unwanted intrusion into our our private life. Although we work in the public eye we ask kindly if you could respect our wishes for privacy on this matter." They then concluded: "We'll be making no further comments."
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