Jennifer Garner and Violet Affleck at the playground

Us Weekly has a photo of Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck at a park in Santa Monica which captured a very tender moment, but not, I’m sure, a rare one.  Jennifer is kissing Violet’s head and Violet seems a little oblivious, but probably very used to it.

I find myself constantly kissing Anya.  I can’t help it.  What about you?

Thanks to CBB Reader Corinne.

(Please note that while we would love to, we can’t publish this photo because the photo agency does not allow it.  If you see it on another blog, chances are they are doing so illegally.)

 

Comments

Colleen on February 21st, 2007

I think they are so cute together!

I’m ALWAYS kissing my son Miles, I think he’s learned enough to just deal with it lol. Now that he’s older he kisses me back sometimes which is pure bliss.

Maximum Big Surprise on February 21st, 2007

I’m always kissing my boys too. They’re like Stoooooooop already! LOL Never will stop, though! They’re too kissable, I can’t help it!

P Dawn on February 21st, 2007

I kiss my daughter CONSTANTLY LOL!

MilaCole on February 21st, 2007

I kiss my children ALL THE TIME!

legalmama on February 21st, 2007

I’m always kissing my little Elsa, and now at 4.5 months she is making kissy noises back at me! It is the best!

Gabbie13 on February 21st, 2007

I am not a mommy yet, but I am a new auntie and I kiss my neice constantly! She is only 2 months and doesn’t know any better yet, but I am sure she will one day be like enough already!!!

amy on February 21st, 2007

I have always kissed both of my children so much. Now my 5 yr old refuses my kisses in public or around her friends!! So to all mommies enjoy those kisses because one day they will be hard to come by

Emily on February 21st, 2007

I’m always kissing my daughter Tess! She is 11 months old and gets annoyed, but I just can’t help it!

Lorus on February 21st, 2007

My daughter is in grade one and I still kiss her goodbye everyday at school. I’ve always been really affectionate with her though so it’s just normal. She still loves to climb up on my lap to cuddle whenever I’m sitting on the couch.

Chiara on February 21st, 2007

I do find myself kissing kids on the head constantly when I’m with them. But I do the same thing with dogs so I’m not sure that it means much.

Lauren on February 21st, 2007

Lol Chiara, I’m the same way! I am constantly kissing my cat on the head, which she responds to by pulling away like a teenager! But I can’t resist kissing my godson’s little head either, especially since his hair hasn’t really grown in and all he has is peach fuzz.

Carrie on February 21st, 2007

I have two sons, one who’s 19 mos and one who’s 5 years old. Neither of them mind being kissed and often initiate the kisses. It’s very sweet. I know this stage of life for them will pass, and I’m just trying to cherish it and make lots of memories while it lasts! My 5 yr old won’t go to bed without the requisite kisses and hugs, and the 19 mo old just learned how to grab my face and kiss me square on the lips. I love it!

wawmama on February 21st, 2007

I’m always hugging and kissing my kids (the girl’s 11-ish months and the boy is 3). They both seem to like it. Aiden (my son) is always asking for hugs and kissing everyone and everything (even my husband’s ex!) Katie, my daughter, is always making kissy noises and smiles when she’s giving affection. (But she’s also a sunny baby to began with!)

nikki on February 21st, 2007

Those two are TOOOOO CUTE!

Lilybett on February 21st, 2007

I love that there are always photos of Jennifer Garner and Violet at the park. It’s not a one off publicity moment, but a very normal mum-and-bub regular event. Good on her.

Kat on February 22nd, 2007

I don’t know if any of you are like this, but I was raised with just my mom (dad and mom divorced so early I never remember them married and he lived in another state)

While my dad was affectionate, my mom really wasn’t… no sponaneous hugs or kisses that I can remember (earliest memories are of like age 3).

So, with my kids, I made a decision immediately from the day I found out I was pg that I would make sure that my kids knew they were loved, that I hugged them and kissed them as much as I could while they’d let me and then as much as they’d let me… I know from growing up that kids NEED the physical affection as much as they need to hear the words…. they need to be shown they matter.

My boys are 7yrs and 5.5yrs old… my daughter is 2.5yrs.

at their ages, if someone had asked me if my mom loved me, I dont’ know what I would have said. Now, as an adult, I can say I’m sure she did… I’m sure she tried her best. Back then, I think I almost would have said I wasn’t sure. She never acted affectionate, she never said the words.

Even as teenagers, my dad would put an arm around our shoulders, hug us, plant a kiss on the head. We allowed it, part because he wasn’t there that often, so we had to enjoy it when he was there, but another part because we didn’t have another parent who had ever shown physical affection.

Physical affection is so important and I just wanted to let all you guys know that you’re better moms for it.

Chloe on February 22nd, 2007

I love that picture of Jennifer and Violet, its so nice to see a celeb mum take her daughter to the park without worrying about what she looks like, her daughter is clearly the most important person to her!

PS. I always kiss my son too, even though he is starting to swipe me away when I do lol! He’s only 11 months old as well!!