Lydia Bright has shared adorable family pictures from her idyllic Christmas holiday in Barbados.
The former TOWIE star, 31, admitted the family made the decision to sacrifice buying gifts for each other and go on the ‘bucket list’ holiday instead.
Luckily, the family had no regrets, as Lydia said it was “the best decision” they made.
Bucket list: In a series of photos shared with her 1.2million Instagram followers, Lydia can be seen doting her daughter Loretta, two, as they visibly enjoy the holidays
In a series of photos shared with her 1.2million Instagram followers, Lydia can be seen worshiping her daughter Loretta, two, as they are clearly enjoying the holidays.
In one photo, the couple share big smiles while swinging at a restaurant bar.
Lydia flaunts her stunning figure in a chic green bikini and matching green hat.
In another snap, the two embrace every moment as they run into the distance along the beach.
We’re family: The former TOWIE star, 31, admitted the family made the decision to sacrifice buying gifts for each other and go on the ‘bucket list’ holiday instead
Lydia shares her daughter Loretta with her ex-boyfriend, garage owner Lee Cronin, whom she met in 2017 and with whom she had an on-off relationship for three years.
The parents tried to make the relationship work after finding out Lydia was pregnant, but ended it in 2020 after Loretta was born.
Another cute family shot shows Lydia and her siblings laughing at the beach and her parents laughing at dinner.
Like mother, like daughter: Lydia and her daughter Loretta, who she shares with her ex-boyfriend, walk along the beach together
Lydia posted the moments on her Instagram and wrote: “The Caribbean 2023. Instead of buying each other Christmas gifts this year we decided to save our money and instead spend it on a vacation that was on everyone’s wish lists.
“The best decision we’ve made.”
The reality star is close to her family, parents Debbie and Dave, older sister Georgia, 32, younger brother Freddie, 24, and younger sister Romana, 19, and her adoptive and foster siblings.
Family is hugely important to Lydia, and she recently vowed to use a “sperm donor” to achieve her “number one goal” of having a large family.
No regrets: Luckily, the family had no regrets as Lydia said it was ‘the best decision’ they made
Lydia said she dreams of having four children and having the same “busy and chaotic household” she had as a child – with three biological siblings, two adopted siblings and numerous foster brothers and sisters.
Lydia insisted that while she hopes to meet Mr. Right in the next five years, she’s happy to give her daughter Loretta, two, siblings in “unconventional ways, like adoption or the sperm donation route.”
The single mom isn’t focused on dating as she said “it’s not the answer” to having more kids.
In an interview with Closer magazine, Lydia said: “I really want more children, probably three, whether by meeting someone or by going it alone.
We’re family: The TV personality with her biological siblings (LR in 2021 Romana, 19, Freddie, 24, and Georgia, 32)
“If it comes to a point where love doesn’t materialize anymore, I would consider the unconventional route, like adoption or the sperm donation route.
“For me, the number one goal is to have more children. I come from such a big family…I want the same household as my parents. I love the busyness and chaos!’
This comes as she recently spoke about the cost of living crisis and how it might deter families looking to take care of children.
She said she wouldn’t be “the person I am today” if she hadn’t spent her childhood in foster care.
Single mum: The former TOWIE star, 31, insisted she is happy to give her daughter Loretta, two, (pictured in June) siblings in “unconventional ways, like adoption or the sperm donation route”.
Lydia’s mum Debbie has spent the last 30 years fostering over 200 children, but the reality TV personality is now worried families might not be able to do the same because they are at a “breaking point”.
In an exclusive chat with Web for Action for Children’s Secret Santa, the reality star explained how charities help “keep families afloat.”
She said: “I spent my childhood in a foster family and that made me the person I am today. In the last 30 years, my parents have cared for over 200 children!
“I am concerned that the crisis may deter families who wish to place them in foster care, but there is support from local authorities and organisations.”
Former flame: Lydia shares her daughter Loretta with her ex-boyfriend, garage owner Lee Cronin, whom she met in 2017 and with whom she had an on-off relationship for three years
She continued, “Now more than ever, vital support from organizations like Action for Children is needed to keep families afloat.
“I know from visiting their services and speaking to frontline charities workers that the cost of living is hurting too many families – many of whom are at breaking point now.
“Your frontline workers will continue to work tirelessly to help families across the country with food, clothing and other essentials.”
Incredible: Lydia’s mum Debbie has spent the last 30 years looking after over 200 children, but she is now worried families may not be able to do the same because they are at a ‘breaking point’ (pictured in 2021)