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Christine McGuinness puts up her first Christmas tree in SIX years after they overwhelmed her autistic children


DELIGHTED Christine McGuinness has put up her first Christmas tree in six years, explaining that they had overwhelmed her autistic twins.

The 31-year-old Real Housewives of Cheshire star, who is married to Take Me Out host Paddy Guinness, admitted all the changes that take place during the festive period had upset Leo and Penelope, six.

 Leo, Penelope and their three-year old sister Felicity by their new tree

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Leo, Penelope and their three-year old sister Felicity by their new treeCredit: Instagram

But she posted a picture of the twins with their three-year-old sister Felicity standing around the sparking tree today.

She wrote: “‘I am the proudest mummy, I can’t believe my babies are happy around our Christmas tree Christmas is always a very difficult time of year for us.

“Our children can get overwhelmed, upset with all the changes everywhere, the lack of school routine, they get overstimulated and anxious meaning daily meltdowns are a given.

“This year I am preparing more than ever, visiting Christmas displays as much as possible (even if we only last 5 minutes) .. choosing decorations for our tree together, using visual calendars, reading stories about Christmas, even watching peppa pigs Christmas on repeat.”

 Paddy and Christine McGuinness have three children, including twins Leo and Penelope

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Paddy and Christine McGuinness have three children, including twins Leo and PenelopeCredit: Getty Images – Getty
 The Real Housewives star said 'I cant believe my babies are happy around our Christmas tree'

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The Real Housewives star said ‘I cant believe my babies are happy around our Christmas tree’Credit: Instagram
 Christine posted about her delight at being able to have a tree this year

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Christine posted about her delight at being able to have a tree this yearCredit: Getty Images – Getty

She added: “So far they are coping amazing and we have managed to put a tree up at home without any upset for the first time in years!

“Now, somehow I just need to keep this whole calm, prep, structured Christmas feel around for the next 2 weeks!”

Christine had earlier told New magazine that she and Paddy hadn’t put up a tree for six years.

She said: “Our house at Christmas, it sounds dead boring, but there’s not a lot going on. Any change for the children can be quite upsetting.

 The couple also have an enormous Christmas tree in their garden

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The couple also have an enormous Christmas tree in their gardenCredit: Instagram/Christine McGuinness

“They love lights, but when it’s in a sensory situation – when we change our house and put baubles and lights up – it’s too much for them.

“Plus, school is closed and there’s no routine, which can really upset our children.

“We haven’t had a Christmas tree in the past six years.”

Christine McGuinness looks sensational as she frolics on a paddleboard in her bikini in Spain





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