more touching around here...LOL...

[RCT]

the kids asked dh and I last week why we don't hug and get all mushy anymore....you know...matter of factly...at the dinner table....so dh and I got to thinking about it....and we don't know why we stopped...but now that it has been brought to our attention...ds is getting such a kick out of all the touching and hugging flowing around here.....not just mommy and daddy, but everyone is fare game for huggs and kisses all the time....its made the last few days actually kind of happy and fun....

just thought I would share since dh came in with dd on his back to sqeeze me while I am computing....:lol:

[kathleen]

At our house, we (my husband and I) go through phases -- it just seems like sometimes we are just too tired and don't make it a point to kiss goodbye or goodnight. Other times, there are lots of hugs. When my son sees us hugging, he will run up, giggling and say don't you kiss my momma. Then it turns in to a group hug/kiss/giggle. Those are such sweet times, aren't they?

[Jeff]

Cool.... I told my wife the other day that one of these years we would have to start acting like a couple again because the kids aren't going to be around forever. We both decided we'd get around to it in a year or two. I am going to have to take a class.

[KarlaB]

That's great, Renee! Amazing how perceptive kids are sometimes!

Dh are I also go thru spurts, but I think it's important for our dks to see dh and I being affectionate towards one another - snuggling or hugging. We spend a lot of time as a family and dks get LOTS of hugs and kisses every day. I grew up like that and I want that feeling for my kids, too. :)

[RCT]

Originally posted by KarlaB

I think it's important for our dks to see dh and I being affectionate towards one another - snuggling or hugging. for my

I agree...that's after all how we learn what a good relationship is right?....LOL...how a man and woman should treat one another....

[Linda/NE]

Dh isn't a big one on kissing at any time. Not sure what the deal is there--I've questioned him many times and he just won't give me an answer.

Dh's favorite affection-type thing to do is embrace me and then tell the kids (usually the youngest) "she's my mommy, you can't have her" Of course the kids will come up squealing "no , no she's my mommy"

[Marla]

Originally posted by KarlaB


Dh are I also go thru spurts, but I think it's important for our dks to see dh and I being affectionate towards one another - snuggling or hugging :)

Same here. My kids really pick up on stuff like this.

[Ryleigh]

We've gone through the odd period of little contact but usually we are a pretty "snuggle up close" family. It's funny how even a little hug on hand on your shoulder can change your whole perspective of things.