Britney Bonds With Her Boys Over Holiday Weekend

Britney Spears’ friends say the troubled singer’s newfound commitment to her recovery is paying off when it comes to her relationship with her boys, Sean Preston, 2, and 21-month-old Jayden.

The growing bond between them was obvious as the family enjoyed some quality time together at her Studio City home over the holiday weekend, according to onlookers.

"Sean Preston wouldn't let go of Britney. He didn't want to leave her side. Every time she tried to put him down, he would clinch himself closer to her," an eyewitness tells OK!

And when the tot hurt his hand, he reportedly ran to his mother for comfort: "Sean started crying, and then he was resting his head on Britney's shoulder."

Insiders say that Britney is determined to do everything she can to get her life back on track to regain custody of her sons.

"Her biggest regret is losing her boys, and now's the time to put that right," says a source

It appears to be working so far - the singer saw her visitation increased from 9 hours a week to 27 on May 6.

Click to see Britney with the new man in her life