I know it is not the same, but I have a 4.5yo who wakes to tell me she loves me ....I take her back to her bed, and
she says "Mummy, but it is important, I love you"
Drowsy me says, "Yes, yes I know go to sleep now, we will talk in the morning"
She just says, "as long as you know"

I do try to enjoy the night wakings, I DO!!!

I hope you lil man settles! He just loves his mummy!
xoxo