The main man in her life! Jennifer Garner lovingly embraces son Samuel as her divorce from Ben Affleck continues to linger on

The busy actress just returned home on Thursday after a few days in New York City.

And on Friday morning, Jennifer Garner appeared happy to be back on mom-duty as she was spotted with her son Samuel in Los Angeles. 

The 44-year-old mother-of-three gave her four-year-old boy a big hug and kiss.

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Doting mama! Jennifer Garner appeared happy to be back on mom-duty as she was spotted embracing her son Samuel in Los Angeles on Friday after returning from NYC on Thursday

Doting mama! Jennifer Garner appeared happy to be back on mom-duty as she was spotted embracing her son Samuel in Los Angeles on Friday after returning from NYC on Thursday

Jennifer walked hand in hand with her youngest child.

She dressed her svelte physique in a loose black tank top and skintight ankle-length workout leggings for their morning stroll.

The Wakefield actress slung a black sweater around her shoulders and completed the off-duty look with a bright pair of trainers.

The brunette beauty sported a pair of dark sunglasses and pulled her long locks back into a sleek pony-tail bun.

Sweet stroll: The 44-year-old mother-of-three and her four-year-old boy walked hand in hand together

Sweet stroll: The 44-year-old mother-of-three and her four-year-old boy walked hand in hand together

She refueled on caffeine with a to-go cup of coffee while her free hand held onto her son's little fingers.  

At one point, the multitasking mama took a phone call - which seemed to be a happy one as she was spotted flashing a large grin. 

Meanwhile, Samuel looked cute in a red T-shirt and a coordinating pair of white and red striped shorts.

The little tyke looked sophisticated with a watch around his wrist.

Multitasking mom: The Wakefield actress took a phone call at one point and it seemed to be a happy one as she was spotted flashing a large grin

Multitasking mom: The Wakefield actress took a phone call at one point and it seemed to be a happy one as she was spotted flashing a large grin

The Alias alum showered her child with love - picking him up in her arms and holding him close to her chest while balancing her phone in hand. 

During the long embrace the mother and son duo shared a smile.

Samuel clearly adores his mother as he smiled widely back at his famous mom during their tender moment.  

This comes soon after the busy actress returned home from the Big Apple, and it's evident she's happy to be back with her family.  

Tender moment: The brunette beauty showered her child with love - picking him up in her arms and holding him close to her chest while balancing her phone in hand

Tender moment: The brunette beauty showered her child with love - picking him up in her arms and holding him close to her chest while balancing her phone in hand

'It's crazy town':  'I always feel like September is bananas, doing initial meetings, meetings for room mom, field trips. It's crazy, but good,' Jennifer recently told People magazine about juggling her three kids' schedules whom she shares with estranged husband Ben Affleck

'It's crazy town':  'I always feel like September is bananas, doing initial meetings, meetings for room mom, field trips. It's crazy, but good,' Jennifer recently told People magazine about juggling her three kids' schedules whom she shares with estranged husband Ben Affleck

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She recently told People about her crazy schedule as she tries to organize her kids whom she shares with estranged husband Affleck: Violet, 10, Seraphina, seven and Samuel, four.

'Everything shifts,' the actress admitted. 'It's crazy town. I always feel like September is bananas, doing initial meetings, meetings for room mom, field trips. It's crazy, but good.'

Jennifer went on to explain: 'I said to my kids yesterday, "This has been a long week," Kids fight, they push and pull.

'The beginning of school is stressful for them and they take it out on Mom. I have to say, "You guys, this is a lot for me. I need a break!" We all have to chill out.'

Jen and Ben, who married in 2005, announced the end of their marriage in June of last year but they continue to live together at their Pacific Palisades property in California and as of yet neither of the stars have officially filed for divorce. 

Still not divorced: Ben and Jennifer split in June 2015 and have been negotiating their divorce in private; here they are seen in 2014

Still not divorced: Ben and Jennifer split in June 2015 and have been negotiating their divorce in private; here they are seen in 2014

 

 

 

 

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