Kylie Gillies opens up about heartache as she offers a teary-eyed goodbye to son Gus
Kylie Gillies said goodbye to her son Gus on Tuesday evening as he departed on an overseas adventure.
The Morning Show host, 56, took to Instagram to share a slew of photographs of the heartbreaking moment as her beloved boy jetted off from Sydney airport.
Kylie, who shares sons Archie, 18, and Gus, 20, with husband Tony, was clearly beside herself, penning emotional words beside the post.
‘You help them grow wings. And then they fly away. A parent’s proud moment. And heartache too. Safe travels for the next 12 months Gus,’ she wrote.
She went on to encourage Gus to ‘make memories’ and enjoy his time after finishing school.
Kylie Gillies said goodbye to her son Gus on Tuesday evening as he departed on an overseas adventure. Both pictured
‘Have fun, learn lots, make memories and if you don’t ‘what’s app’ us, I swear I’m on the next flight to Europe. Joking. Or am I? We love you,’ she finished.
A number of Kylie’s followers reached out.
‘Oh Kylie – do you remember when it was day 1 of TMS and he kept you awake all night… and now look at your beautiful boy … who is now a man ready to take on the world. You’ve done good,’ one fan wrote.
‘Sending love Kylie, such a bittersweet experience xo,’ another added.
The Morning Show host, 56, took to Instagram to share a slew of photographs of the heartbreaking moment as her beloved boy jetted off from Sydney airport
Kylie, who shares sons Archie, 18, and Gus, 20, with husband Tony (pictured), was clearly beside herself, penning emotional words beside the post.
Gus even got a hug from his younger brother, Archie, 18
‘But look at what a great job you have all done to give Gus the courage and confidence to do this! Bravo x,’ yet another wrote.
Kylie spared no expense for her son’s going away party after purchasing a whopping 250 chicken tenders and 24 packets of large chips from KFC.
‘Party at the Gillies. Well for our boys anyway,’ she explained alongside photos where she posed with large boxes of KFC goods.
‘This is what 250 KFC tenderloins and 24 large chips look like. Not sponsored. Wish it was… those secret herbs and spices sure can add up. #worthit,’ Kylie added.
Kylie (pictured) spared no expense when her sons threw a party for Gus on the weekend, ordering 250 chicken tenders and 24 packets of large chips from KFC
Kylie also shared photos of her sons, Gus and Archie, spinning the decks for their friends as they played DJs at the shindig
‘This is what 250 KFC tenderloins and 24 large chips look like. Not sponsored. Wish it was… those secret herbs and spices sure can add up,’ Kylie wrote
In further images, she displayed how she had portioned off the tenders and chips onto small plates for her sons’ guests.
While the teens partied below, Kylie said, ‘Mum, Dad and dogs sought refuge on an upstairs bedroom balcony.’
Kylie also shared photos of her sons, Gus and Archie, spinning the decks as they played DJs at the shindig.
Earlier this month, the television host was celebrating a milestone in her marriage as she and husband Tony reached their 34th wedding anniversary.
While the teens partied below, Kylie said, ‘Mum, Dad and dogs sought refuge on an upstairs bedroom balcony’
Kylie married Australian Associated Press Editor in Chief Tony in 1989.
The television host opened up about motherhood in an interview with Good Health magazine in May last year.
‘My weekends and weeknights are full of the boys’ sports events,’ she said.
‘Being a mum to teens is terrific, but it’s busy. It’s a full-time job, coupled with my full-time TV job.’
Kylie married Australian Associated Press Editor in Chief Tony in 1989 and they are proud parents to two sons, Gus, 20, and Archie, 18. All pictured