Stacey Solomon has shared a heartfelt message from her idyllic family holiday. For her first holiday abroad with her five children and husband Joe Swash Stacey chose Abu Dhabi after it was suggested by fans.
After arriving on their Easter break the doting mum, who gave birth to her second daughter Belle in February, said she feels like she's in paradise. The Loose Women panellist and Sort Your Life Out presenter took to Instagram to share photos of their precious time together on the beach as she explained why their time away together is much-needed.
Stacey told her followers: "I can't even explain how grateful I am just to be here, spending time with all of the pickles." And she explained: "We don't deserve this any more than anyone else. So we feel so lucky to be abe to get away.
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"I work away from these guys so much with filming and honesly I am just loving giving them every second of me while we have the chance." She continued: "I start back again in a few weeks so I'm going to soak up every single second of them. And I'll catch up with you all as I relive day through the pictures in the evenings. I just want to say thank you for every single lovely kind message."
With a joyous snap of eldest daughter Rose, who she welcomed with Joe in October 2021, and their son Rex, three, she said: "They just make my whole heart happy." And she said about their destination: "Soooo many of you suggested coming here and I am so grateful you did it's like paradise."
Stacey, 33, was awarded style points by fans as she impressed by coordinating the family in grey tracksuits for the flight. She wrote on her social media: "Here We Go Off on our very first adventure together… Rose & Belles first plane ride and ours as a family since before covid when Rex was a few months old. We are all so excited to make some special memories. I think I was most nervous about the journey there but we’ve made it safe & sound and still sane."
Another photo showed Rex meeting the pilot in the cockpit and another showed the excited family after they had arrived at their destination still looking pristine. Thanking the crew and fellow passengers for being so welcoming she continued: "Massive thank you to the lovely passengers who were so chatty & sweet to us & the kids and also thank you to kindest air stewards who played with Rex & Rose so nicely & made them feel so comfortable."
And Stacey, who also has older sons Leighton, 10, and Zachary, 15, added: "Etihad you have the most amazing staff and captain Rexy can’t wait to fly us home." Her cleaning guru friend Sophie Hinchliffe exclaimed: "SO exciting!!! Have the most incredible time making the most magical memories love you all xx"
The admiration came pouring in for Stacey making the long journey in matching outfits. Helen Dillon-Pearson commented: "Love the airport outfit theme!! We always have a colour theme too! Must admit when all 6 of us rocked up in mustered coloured outfits it did turn a few heads! enjoy your holiday!"
Grainne Flynn told her: "So important to make memories with your children. Brave lady making a long plane journey with a baby. Enjoy every moment, I can guarantee you, your children will remember their family holidays together."
Jacqui Hill praised: "Have the best holiday superwoman enjoy making family memories Stacey xxx" _rockakids gasped: "Ohhhh look at you all! All Matchy Matchy." And babarooboxes applauded: "Colour coordinating outfits whilst travelling with 5 kids….you really are a legend!"
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