Question about two new kittens?

Question

We recently addopted two new kittens (brothers from the same litter) and when they are taking there naps sometimes they will wake up and l**k eachother. Its not a problem or anything, I was just wondering what the purpose of this was. Is it to accually clean eachother or are they just being affectionate?

Answer 1

cleaning and affection.  they stimulate facial hormones, which make them happy.

Answer 2

It's what they learned from their mother... I have 2 cats (sisters from the same litter) who do that too.  

They l**k themselves (and each other!) before sleeping and especially after eating because they are getting the "smell" of food, etc.. off of them so predators won't "get" them.    

Answer 3

Aww, they l**k each other to groom each other and bond together. It's a way for them to give affection and show they care:) This grooming is usually done between cats that know each other very well.