Christine McGuinness has declared her kids coped well during the family's turbulent Christmas but the aftermath was "awful".
Paddy McGuinness is mum to three kids with the telly star - six-year-old twins Leo and Penelope, who have autism, and Felicity, three.
The model has confessed the family managed to have their "most successful, calmest" Christmas ever despite husband Paddy losing a tooth and their toilet getting blocked.
However, she admits the trouble started after the festivities ended.
In a post on Instagram , she explained: "Walking away from Christmas.. Last week I told how proud I was to have a Christmas tree up at home.
"I am still very proud that my children coped well over Christmas as they struggle so much with sensory overload, anxiety, they become easily overwhelmed.
"But, I wasn’t ready for the aftermath following Christmas Day, it has has been awful.
"I think I prepared them so much for Christmas Day, I didn’t prepare them for it to end.
"I know many of you with Autistic children will understand, I’m still learning everyday and next year will be better again."
Christine told fans the family have taken all the decorations down and they are trying to get back to a normal routine.
She added "All evidence of Christmas has gone from our home, I find the best way to help my children is to get them involved and show them visually.
"We took the tree down together and explained “Christmas has finished” .. today seems calmer.
"I’m just hoping for the best, patiently waiting for normal routine to come back!"
Husband Paddy previously opened up about the struggle the family went through over the holidays as he lost a tooth and couldn't get to a dentist.
He shared snaps of his gappy smile and admitted it was the latest disaster for the family.
Paddy wrote: "Our toilet blocked up on Christmas Eve, kids still off school for another two weeks and now this!
"Why is it always when the dentist is closed. #weekend #sunday #toothfairy #tomanytoffeesoverchristmas #boltonbeauty."
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