Just gently sit beside them, maybe on the floor next to them and just be there, no words, no pressure, just let them know your there.
(I realize it’s can be super creepy and this is the internet so just don’t..
Also I realize it’s not a saying but it’s really nice I think)
I love your laugh!
Did you eat? Are you hungry?
(My grandpa used to ask this. It was his way of saying he loved you.)
I’m so glad you are in my life!
“I really value having you in my life.”
“I really respect the way you do ____” (treat your kids/wife, work hard in the gym, keep their yard nice, etc)
“You’ve really had a positive effect on me as a person”