Kylie Gillies said goodbye to her son Gus on Tuesday night as he left for an overseas adventure.
The 56-year-old Morning Show host took to Instagram to share a slew of photos from the heartbreaking moment as her beloved boy took off from Sydney airport.
Kylie, who shares sons Archie, 18, and Gus, 20, with husband Tony, was clearly beside herself, writing emotional words alongside the post.
“You help them get wings. And then they fly away. A parent’s proud moment. And also heartache. Safe travels for the next 12 months Gus,” she wrote.
She encouraged Gus to “make memories” and enjoy his time after finishing school.
Kylie Gillies said goodbye to her son Gus on Tuesday night as he left for an overseas adventure. Both pictured
‘Have fun, learn a lot, make memories and if you don’t text us I swear I’m on the next flight to Europe. A joke. Or am I? We love you,’ she finished.
A number of Kylie’s followers reached out.
“Oh Kylie – remember when it was day 1 of TMS and he kept you up all night… and now look at your beautiful boy… who is now a man ready to take on the world. You did a good job,” one fan wrote.
“Sending love Kylie, such a bittersweet experience xo,” added another.
The 56-year-old Morning Show host took to Instagram to share a slew of photos from the heartbreaking moment as her beloved boy took off from Sydney airport
Kylie, who shares sons Archie, 18, and Gus, 20 with husband Tony (pictured), was clearly beside herself, writing emotional words alongside the post.
Gus even got a hug from his younger brother, Archie, 18
“But look what a great job you all did to give Gus the courage and confidence to do this! Bravo x,” wrote yet another.
Kylie spared no expense for her son’s going-away party after buying a whopping 250 chicken tenders and 24 packs of large potato chips from KFC.
‘Party at the Gillies. At least for our boys,” she explained alongside photos of her posing with large boxes of KFC merchandise.
‘This is what 250 KFC tenderloins and 24 large fries look like. Not sponsored. Wish it were… those secret herbs and spices sure can add up. #worthy,” Kylie added.
Kylie (pictured) spared no expense when her sons threw a party for Gus over the weekend and ordered 250 chicken tenderloins and 24 packs of large potato chips from KFC
Kylie also shared photos of her sons, Gus and Archie, spinning the turntables for their friends as they DJed at the festival
‘This is what 250 KFC tenderloins and 24 large fries look like. Not sponsored. Wish it was…those secret herbs and spices sure can add up,” Kylie wrote
In more images, she showed how she distributed the tenders and fries on small plates for her sons’ guests.
As the teens partied downstairs, Kylie said, “Mom, Dad and dogs took refuge on the balcony of an upstairs bedroom.”
Kylie also shared photos of her sons, Gus and Archie, spinning the turntables while DJing at the shindig.
Earlier this month, the television host celebrated a milestone in her marriage as she and husband Tony reached their 34th wedding anniversary.
As the teens partied downstairs, Kylie said, “Mom, Dad and dogs took refuge on the balcony of an upstairs bedroom”
Kylie married Australian Associated Press editor-in-chief Tony in 1989.
The television presenter opened up about motherhood in May last year in an interview with Good Health magazine.
“My weekends and weeknights are filled with the boys’ sporting events,” she said.
“Being a mom to teens is great, 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 the proud parents of two sons, Gus, 20, and Archie, 18. All pictured