Not really sure I agree with the statement that she needs you less and less everyday...LOL

I slept with Jonah forever, he always fell asleep nursing, he slept in my bed, with me in there, without me in there, etc, probably most of his first 2 years. Now? He goes to sleep willingly without me, with me, in my bed, in his bed, etc, and he is 3.5! It has, IMO, everything to do with the child's personality, and nothing to do with these seemingly bad habits we create.

I say snuggle them all day long, twice on Sunday, and enjoy it while you can. It will change.