Photo: Kathryn Dennis/Twitter

Kathryn Dennisis a doting mom!
TheSouthern Charmstar marked her kids’ first day of school on Instagram and Twitter Monday. “First day of school! My brace and happy nuggets. Only one more year until Kensie begins kindergarten! Nooo!”
Dennis shared several photos of her with 4-year-old daughter Kensington Calhoun and 2½-year-old son Saint Julien Rembert. Missing from the smiley pictures was their fatherThomas Ravenel.
“27 years ago I was given life, now I’ve given life to these nuggets #momswag #firstdayofschool,” the mother of two, who turned 27, shared on Instagram.
To commemorate Kensie and Saint’s big day, Dennis also shared a throwback school photo, tweeting, “27 years! I cannot even believe it. Look at that innocence! So pure. My kids remind me of that every day.”
In addition to celebrating her kids’ latest milestone, Dennis recently celebrated her 27th birthday with her first-ever surprise party.
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HerSouthern CharmcostarsShep Roseand Austen Kroll were among those who attended theLittle Mermaid-themed gathering. Even Patricia Altschul was in attendance!
“Lovely evening celebrating @kathryndennis birthday. I’m still completely incredulous and joyful that @pataltschul and Kathryn are friends now. They should teach a class or give a talk to the United Nations or something,” Rose jokingly captioned photos of himself with Dennis and Altschul on Instagram Sunday.
“A surprise Birthday party was held for @kathryndennis today…I predict that this coming year will be her best one yet #southerncharm,” Altschul captioned a snapshot from Dennis’ party.
“Best Birthday that I have ever had..and also the only surprise party anyone has ever held for me!” Dennis tweeted in reply. “Thank y’all for making my day so special!”
In July, during the season 5 finale episode ofSouthern Charm, viewers learned that Dennis hasreceived 50/50 custodyof her two children with Ravenel.
The change is a big victory for Dennis, who lost custody andentered rehabin 2016 after she tested positive for a drug. She previously opened up to PEOPLE aboutthe painshe felt when shelost custodyof Kensie and Saint.
“It’s absolutely not something I thought I’d ever face. It all happened so fast. Losing my kids, I just remember falling on my knees and breaking down like every single day,” she said.
source: people.com