Jimmy Bartel’s girlfriend Lauren Mand prepares for Father’s Day

Jimmy Bartel’s girlfriend Lauren Mand prepares for Father’s Day after calling his sons Aston, four, and Henley, one, her ‘besties’

Jimmy Bartel’s girlfriend, Lauren Mand, is known to be close to the retired footy star’s two children.

And it appears she’s gearing up to celebrate Father’s Day with her beloved, sharing an Instagram Stories post on Friday that showed her wrapping gifts. 

The Melbourne socialite posted a photo of blue ribbons and a gift box, along with a card that said ‘Dad’ on the front.

Close: Jimmy Bartel’s girlfriend, Lauren Mand, is known to be close to the retired footy star’s two children. And it appears she’s gearing up to celebrate Father’s Day with her beloved, sharing an Instagram Stories post on Friday that showed her wrapping gifts. Both pictured 

Lauren declared in June that she ‘loved’ Jimmy’s sons, Aston, four, and Henley, one.

After Jimmy, 36, posted a photo of his kids playing his backyard, Lauren commented: ‘My besties! Love them.’ 

In one of the photos posted by the former AFL player, Henley played with the family dog.

Gifted: The Melbourne socialite posted a photo of blue ribbons and a gift box, along with a card that said 'Dad' on the front

Gifted: The Melbourne socialite posted a photo of blue ribbons and a gift box, along with a card that said ‘Dad’ on the front

Family ties: Lauren declared in June that she 'loved' Jimmy's sons, Aston, four, and Henley, one. After Jimmy posted a photo of his kids playing his backyard, Lauren commented: 'My besties! Love them'. Jimmy is pictured with his sons

Family ties: Lauren declared in June that she ‘loved’ Jimmy’s sons, Aston, four, and Henley, one. After Jimmy posted a photo of his kids playing his backyard, Lauren commented: ‘My besties! Love them’. Jimmy is pictured with his sons

Earlier this year, Lauren told her Instagram followers that coming home from work to the two young boys was the ‘highlight’ of her day. 

Jimmy shares his two sons with his ex-wife, Nadia Bartel.      

The ex-Geelong Cats star was romantically linked to Lauren just days after his split from Nadia was made public last year.

Close: Earlier this year, Lauren told her Instagram followers that coming home from work to the two young boys was the 'highlight' of her day

 Close: Earlier this year, Lauren told her Instagram followers that coming home from work to the two young boys was the ‘highlight’ of her day

Dating: The ex-Geelong Cats star was romantically linked to Lauren just days after his split from Nadia was made public last year

 Dating: The ex-Geelong Cats star was romantically linked to Lauren just days after his split from Nadia was made public last year

The Bartels announced their separation on August 15, but it is believed they actually split two months prior. 

Jimmy and his girlfriend have been hunkering down together in Melbourne during the coronavirus pandemic. 

They were recently the subject of engagement rumours when Lauren told fans she had ‘big news’ but she was actually celebrating her younger sister’s engagement.

Over: Jimmy shares his two sons with his ex-wife, Nadia Bartel (right). Jimmy and Nadia announced their separation on August 15, but it's believed they actually split two months prior

Over: Jimmy shares his two sons with his ex-wife, Nadia Bartel (right). Jimmy and Nadia announced their separation on August 15, but it’s believed they actually split two months prior