The adorable things kids have to say about love

Want to know the meaning of love? Just ask your children. Your heart will grow three sizes when you hear their sweet take on the L-word.

We asked our readers to talk to their little ones about love. Here's what the kiddies had to say.

“Love is hugs and kisses and playing tea party and making my lunch.”

— Madelyn, 4 years old (Submitted by Alysha Macdonald)

"Love is that feeling that comes from my heartbeat."

— Submitted by @kayhntr

"Showing respect to people and being nice to people, and when your mom tells you to do something, do it!" 

— Sam, 5 years old (Submitted by Meghan Promo-Hopkins)

"How do I know? Girls are gross!" 

— Ben, 8 years old (Submitted by Jennifer Rosenitsch)

"Love is hugs!" 

— Brooke, 2.5 years old (Submitted by @KarenDeeGee)

"Love means somebody holds you and rocks you."

— Submitted by @HipToBeMe

"Love is when a boy or a girl feels all squirmy inside and they just want to say something to the person." 

— Matthew, 8 years old (Submitted by Jane Soucie)

"Love is mash potatoes." 

— Jonah, 3 years old (Submitted by Erica Sharee Wood)

"Love is cookie." 

— Tuana, 3 years old (Submitted by Christine Noble)

"Love is being nice even when you don't feel like it. " 

— Jack, 4 years old (Submitted by Andrea Waldbrook-Johnson)

"Love is a heart. Love is a puppy dog and love is a cat. Love is a hug and love is a kiss. And love is a great big goodnight hug and kiss. That is all." 

— Isabella, 4 years old (Submitted by Crystal Allen)

"Love is when you feel good because you have someone who is always with you." 

— Madelynne, 6 years old (Submitted by @amysvrs)

"Love is...ummmmm...pink." 

— Ella, 3 years old (Submitted by Allison Pummell)

"Love is helping my brother find his Power Ranger." 

— Noah, 4 years old (Submitted by Erica Sharee Wood)

"Love is a kiss and a happy jump." 

— Matteo, 3 years old (Submitted by Stefani Occhipinti)