Bikini-clad Sam Faiers dotes on her children Paul Jr, 4, and Rosie, 2, as they enjoy sunny holiday

Bikini-clad Sam Faiers dotes on her children Paul Jr, 4, and Rosie, 2, as they enjoy sun-soaked family holiday following COVID-19 lockdown

She was spotted looking sombre as she arrived at London’s Heathrow Airport ahead of catching her flight in the early hours of Monday morning.

And Sam Faiers appeared decidedly more upbeat on Tuesday, when she shared snaps of herself doting on her children Paul Jr., four, and Rose, two, as they enjoyed the first day of their sun-soaked holiday as COVID-19 travel restrictions eased.

The former TOWIE star took to Instagram to share a shot of herself donning a colourful striped bikini as she posed with her youngest offspring for a sweet snap.

Holiday! Sam Faiers shared a shot of herself posing with her two-year-old daughter Rosie on Tuesday, as she enjoyed the first full day of her holiday

She also uploaded a shot of Paul Jr. looking animated as he sat before his mouth-watering dessert on the first full day of their trip.

Captioning the images, Sam, who has also been joined by her partner Paul Knightley on the trip, wrote: We need to work on our tans a little honey… but our first day of holiday was [great]. ps I’ve been craving prawns pil pil for month.’ [sic]

After at the airport on Monday, Sam was sure to keep her Instagram followers updated on her family’s every move, from check-in to takeoff to landing.

Doting mother: The former TOWIE star also shared shots of herself doting on her son Paul Jr

Mama's boy: She lovingly planted a kiss on his forehead

Doting mother: The former TOWIE star also shared shots of herself doting on her son Paul Jr

Mouth-watering treat: Paul Jr. looking animated as he sat before his mouth-watering dessert

Mouth-watering treat: Paul Jr. looking animated as he sat before his mouth-watering dessert

It is not known where the family are jetting off too but 2019 saw them vacation in the Maldives twice, Dubai, Cannes, Venice and Majorca – to name a few.

Earlier this month, Sam revealed that her young son baby Paul, now four, has been allowed to go to summer camp in an Instagram post. 

She famously clashed with partner Paul on the Mummy Diaries in 2018, after he refused to send their son to nursery or pre-school.

The reality star announced the news as she took daughter Rosie for an outing to a cafe, and revealed she was feeling emotional over her son’s absence. 

All together now: Sam has been joined  by her longterm partner Paul Knightley on the trip

All together now: Sam has been joined  by her longterm partner Paul Knightley on the trip

Such a doll: As they waited for their flight at London's Heathrow Airport, Sam shared adorable footage of Rosie pushing her doll around the terminal Casually cool:

Casually cool: Rosie looked stylish in her casual ensemble

Such a doll: As they waited for their flight at London’s Heathrow Airport, Sam shared adorable footage of Rosie pushing her doll around the terminal

Games: The youngsters entertained themselves with their toys as they waited for their flight

Games: The youngsters entertained themselves with their toys as they waited for their flight

She wrote: ‘Today was such a big day for us, little Paul went to summer camp! 

‘If you know us and follow our journey on the Mummy Diaries you’ll know Paul hasn’t been to nursery or pre-school, so today was totally new for us.

‘Mummy took Rosie for a juice and brownie. Bless her she kept asking all day ‘when’s Paul home?’

‘He had such a fun day packed with activities, he was a little unsure at first, but we got there in the end xxx (still can’t believe he starts school in September). It’s all so sad but cute.’

Adorable! Sam later took to her Instagram page to share an adorable snap of herself and Rosie at the airport

Adorable! Sam later took to her Instagram page to share an adorable snap of herself and Rosie at the airport

Baggae: The children posed with their large suitcases as they mother snapped several pictures

Baggae: The children posed with their large suitcases as they mother snapped several pictures

Big laughs: Her adorable offspring laughed uncontrollably as their plane started to take off

Destination: It is not yet known where the family is holidaying

Big laughs: Her adorable offspring laughed uncontrollably as their plane started to take off

All unpacked: Shortly after arriving, Sam showed that they'd unpacked all of their clothing

All unpacked: Shortly after arriving, Sam showed that they’d unpacked all of their clothing