SMOTHERING MOTHER

Normal but they also need to respect your personal space too. So say for example you want to sit on the couch alone, you tell them " this is mommys alone time, in ten minutes we can cuddle" then in ten invite them to snuggle and make it fun, welcome them, snuggle etc. They need to give you some space, reward them for doing that and they will be more inclined to give it to you when you ask. Same with bathroom breaks etc. Yes they love you yes they want all of you all the time, and that can get to be a bit much sometimes. You need some space too and there is nothing wrong with that. It doesn't make you a bad mom at all! Outline boundaries, reward them for listening. It seems to me it's a bit of a game for them, the more you try and get away, the more they want you? As far as sleeping in your bed, try a slumber party night perhaps on Fridays if they have stayed in their beds all week, you can have a slumber party with them as a reward?! Good luck :)