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Amy Childs, famously known for being part of the reality show ‘The Only Way Is Essex’, took to Instagram to commemorate her special day with funny birthday greetings: wishing she could be on a boat rather than wrangling four kids on a holiday. With her sun-lit good looks, Childs modelled a white swimsuit with huge dark shades, topped with a straw cowboy hat, complementing a caption that was part birthday cheer, part mom-exhaustion.
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Unapologetically overdramatic, the very confident Childs has one hand adorning her hat and the other probably trying to maintain sanity amid a family holiday-while a flair of waterfront is seen in the backdrop. The caption reads, “Wishing I was on a boat right now, 4 kids on holiday currently is tough,” followed by the laughing with tears and facepalm emojis.
Birthday wishes and parenting jokes poured down from one and all. One follower stated in appreciation of the star for showing real life with kids on reality TV: “I love that you take if not all most of the kids on TOWIE holidays… Thank you for showing people can live with kids too.” While another recited a common parent refrain: “Have kids they said it will be fun they said,” flooded with crying-laughing emojis.
Then came the downers. “At least you’re ‘ON HOLIDAY’ 🙄” said one sarcastic follower, a comment any parent of young kids would probably respond to with a weary knowing nod. Then came the fashion vultures, scrutinizing every inch of her vacation wardrobe, pondering where she’d bought the fabulous swimsuit and hat from!
Childs has remained brutally honest about motherhood’s harshness since welcoming twins in 2021 (joining two older children). Her candid sharing of posts, a mixture of glamour and grim reality, has resonated with an audience who enjoy her Essex-glam and real-talk parenting blend.
The TOWIE birthday episode is set to air tonight, and judging from her post, the real drama is most likely to be off-screen, amidst sunscreen battles and squabbles between siblings. “Happy birthday, you look fabulous,” summarized one fan, a sentiment that holds whether she is holding a glass of champagne or on all fours chasing after a toddler.
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While the boat fantasy is still a dream, the comments prove Amy is sailing remarkably well through the turbulent waters of fame and family. Maybe with slightly fewer piña coladas than she’d like.