She'll be home for Christmas! Teresa Giudice's family are 'doing a countdown' to her prison release... before husband Joe starts serving HIS sentence
The end is finally in sight for Teresa Giudice, who is expected to be released from prison before Christmas after serving time for fraud.
And E! News reports that the 43-year-old's husband Joe and four children are counting down the days until she is back at home with them.
'Everyone's doing a countdown. It's an exciting time,' a source told the publication. 'Everyone's excited to see her again and come over to the house and hug her.'
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The end is in sight: Teresa Giudice's family are 'excited' that the reality star (seen here in July 2014) is expected to be released from prison in time for Christmas
The insider added: 'Everyone's just very proud of how she's handled things and gotten through it and stayed strong. They're really thankful she's finally coming home.'
Teresa began serving her 15-month sentence at Danbury Prison on January 5, but it is believed that she will be released on December 23.
And after spending Christmas together as a family, Joe will begin his 41-month sentence behind bars.
They can't wait!: The reality star's daughters (L-R) Gabriella, 11, Audriana, six, Gia, 14, and nine-year-old Milania have apparently been 'doing a countdown' to their mother's return. Here they are seen on Thanksgiving
The couple share four daughters: Gia, 14, Gabriella, 11, nine-year-old Milania and Audriana, six.
Teresa did not receive visits from her family on Thanksgiving, a decision which was apparently made at her request.
'Teresa wants Thanksgiving to be as normal as possible for the girls,' a source told People ahead of the holiday. 'She just wants the girls to have a good day.'
His turn next: After they spend Christmas together as a family, Teresa's husband Joe will begin serving his 41-month prison sentence. The couple are seen here in July 2014
The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star has still been keeping busy in jail, and will soon be releasing her hotly anticipated book.
Teresa's daughter Gia recently shared a snapshot of the cover of the upcoming memoir, titled Turning The Tables: From Housemate To Inmate And Back Again.
The reality star has also been making some television appearances - albeit via phone call - while in prison.
Behind bars: The 43-year-old began serving her 15-month sentence at Danbury Prison on January 5, but it is believed that she will be released on December 23
On an October special of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey, called Teresa Checks In, the brunette admitted she got 'shaken down' by guards who thought she was hiding a cell phone.
The incident occurred after Gia sent a tweet from her personal account, thanking fans for their support.
As well as promoting her memoir following her release from prison, Teresa is also expected to be returning to her Bravo show shortly afterwards.
Hotly anticipated: After her release, Teresa will be promoting her memoir Turning The Tables: From Housewife To Inmate And Back Again
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