This lets me know that my 4 year old still needs her mommy (even though she's growing up so fast). Every night she loves to sit with me and hold my hand and kiss my cheeks.  It's makes a bad day, fade away so quickly!

K

Is very important it keeps your relationships within your arms and hugs and kisses are always important. My oldest son still hugs and kisses both his dad and myself, so does my oldest daughter although its getting harder with our grandy almost here  our youngest son is like his brother but we dont get to see him as much as we'd like and the youngest still hugs and air kisses and thats better than nothing. All their lives we encouraged a closeness and connectedness with ourselves and as young adults they have let us know that we provided them with the love and support they needed to develop as individuals but still be caring. My oldest popped in and said he was going to drive back this morning 200km to work, he said no point rushing because his job is rain affected and hed text when he got there, I said but if you leave later how will I know you havent carked it on the way if you're supposed to leave at 5...he said as all kids do that wont happen.... 5am I got a txt leaving l8ter mum....  and I know Ill get one when he goes and when he arrives, work was washed out for the day.

Mine are more like statements but mean the same thing either way..... "mummy i want you" & "i want cuddles" this is from my 2 1/2 year old (in pic on right) who along with saying this brings along his dummy and wrap (cuddle blankie). It's soooo cute and hope it never stops!!!  

my partner has the coolest thing going with our four year old.... he has taught him a handshake and to say "word G" when it's finished and then they have a word battle to see who's the loudest and the coolest... and finishes up with what they call a stuck cuddle.... they basicly squash eachother :)'s it always makes me laugh...  it's the best when our son goes looking for daddy to start it...

I'll die if they ever stop this.

Along with "have we hugged today" I find the following question, maybe not my favourite, but certainly one that I am happy to receive :  Mum, can we have a chat?  This is specially welcome from teenagers.  It shows me that our lines of communication are still open and functioning.  I have to admit that I  do not alway like what we discuss, but that is not the point!  The point is that they are happy to discuss things with me, even when they know that it might not be what I would like to hear.

hoe cute

That is our question.  Often it is answered with a 'What?' 'I love you' which naturally leads to cuddles and kisses.  Sometimes she beats me to it and answers 'I love you too' before I even say any more.
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EF.x 

my son (4) alwase says "mum i  really need you" even when i've sent him to his room and it's so hard not to go in there and just hug him. he's so sneeky cause he knows it melts my heart... cheeky lil vegimite lol he's even tried it on my mum once but it dosn't work with her she knows better lol

its not so much a question  , but my daughter sometimes says that she doesn't think ive given her a kiss yet today.. this always makes me smile because i know its not true.. she has had at least one and possibly more.. we start our day with a good morning kiss. end our day with a goodnight kiss.. and god knows how many in between.... but... im not one to turn down a smooch from my babies.. xoxo

We have a mock argument telling each other who loves who the most, we work our way from I love you.....I love you more......i love you even more ..... and so on but then we all finish with I love you to infinity and beyond!!!

I say to my son (6), Have we had morning cuddles yet? He always says no even if we have and then he gives me a huge cuddle...very cool...

allthough i cant understand my son, he usually babbles on while we hug as though he is asking a question.. i say yes bub, and he nods his head as though he and i both understand what he said and we cuddle more..

xx channy

A woman from my stich-n-bitch club told a great story the other day. Her son was in a playground debate with a pal about how many gods there were. He had just watched the animated movie Hercules and thought there was a pantheon of gods. The kid he was arguing with was going the Judeo-Christian route and advocating for on big god.

The kid came home and asked his mom "Mom, how many gods are there, and is god even real?" His mom, who is an atheist hummed and hawed for a moment. In the pause her kid nudged her with his elbow and said, "I know Mom...just google it!"

My question to my 2 1/2 is, how much does mummy love you? She answers this much, with her arms spread wide. This then leaves me open to give her a great big hug. And answer with, your arms aren't big enough for how much mummy loves you. She loves it.

Hmmmm I really dont...I usually just grab my kids and tell them they are gorgeous or something like that and give them a hug and yes as I cuddle my 6 foot frame into my 16 year olds chest he rests his chin on my head and gives me a hug...They are still so gorgeous when they are older as they were when they were little.....I love hugs and all my kids hug me and tell me they love me in front of their mates too which is a bonus hehe.....
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Angie

i try to keep my kids in a routine where they brush there teeth, along with myself before bed, makes for good together time and a chat.  Then its PJ time and into bed where they both get there back rubbed for a bit each.  I also like to encourage talking during dinner time, teaches them not to speak with a mouthful and they also feel included in discussions.  I also like to take them out to a restaurant once a month, they then learn how to eat out, using manners, being polite, etc.  Also learning what all the cutlery is for.

great advice. thanks