You know something. Your right. I had told each of my children, and more then once since I am giving them more and more love each day. Just yesterday, I told my D that I used to work so many hours and then I had school and didn't spend much time with you and Nick. Do you remember that? I have always gotten the same answer. Both of my children do not remember it at all. So yes, as you said, I am wasting time with that guilt that I had. I can't believe that they do not recall it at all. How fortunate for me.
Maybe I should tell my wife what the kids have said to me about this.
I also saw on your post that your H tells you he loves you so that has to be great for you. I say the same thing to my W and get no response at all. CY