Boyfriend # 4

So, while we were floating in the lazy river yesterday (Thursday), we had yet another boy follow Annabelle around the pool. Of course, look at that sweet little face! Should I expect anything different? I thought it was one of the same boys as had spyed her the other day, but after looking at the picture I posted in my blog, I believe it is actually a different little boy. But, it is definitely the same boy who swam next to us yesterday as we floated along in the lazy river.

We befriended the little boy, as he was completely harmless, and he seemed very interested in Annabelle. He told us his name is John, he is four years old (he'll be five next week) and he is from North Carolina. After a few times around the lazy river with him swimming right next to Annabelle, I decided to grab the camera. Big surprise, right?!?! I needed some pictures of Annabelle with her Daddy floating in the lazy river because it is hubby's favorite place to be, so I thought it was an excellent time to grab the camera! Hubby said "He could stay in the lazy river all day long. He didn't even need a room." That would sure be a lot cheaper! :)

So, I grabbed the camera, and I continuously took pictures of Annabelle, John and hubby. John stayed near Annabelle the entire time, and he even grabbed Annabelle's float and pulled her around the lazy river.

I was trying to figure out who John belonged to as they all floated along, and I finally smiled at a lady as they passed around a corner. Based on her smile, she gave me the impression that he belonged to her, so I asked her if he belonged to her. She said yes, so I sat down next to her to tell her what a kick we had gotten out of John. He really gave us some good laughs with all of his flirting (for a four year old)!

John was staying at Ocean Reef Resort with his grandmother, Ramona, the lady I met. They are from High Point, North Carolina, and they came to Myrtle Beach for a few days. She said they visit Ocean Reef Resort every year.

I can tell you from experience that John is a very, sweet young boy. He is a cutie too, so Annabelle knows how to pick them (or attract them)! I was amazed at how polite the young boy was, and he was so interested in Annabelle, who is half is age. According to the Grandmother, John wants to be a father. I told her that she better watch out in about 10-15 years because John was a little flirt! She laughed and said she knew that from him being in preschool. Apparently, he already attracts all of the little girls in his preschool who he hugs and who hugs him. Ramona also said that he loves little babies. He doesn't have any baby brothers or sisters, but she said that he really wants one. I think he would do wonderful with a baby brother or sister. He reminds me of how proud my brother apparently was of me when I was born (according to my mom). My brother was four years old when I was born, and he asked the doctor, "Have you seen my beautiful baby sister?" I picture John being the same way. And, I think my brother turned out alright!

So, to the parents, grandparents and loved ones of John, you have a very sweet boy on your hands! I only hope he'll always be that sweet for you, but I suspect he will be. You have obviously done a great job teaching him manners! Maybe Annabelle and John will meet again in another 28 years! Ha! Ha! Like I've said before, Annabelle cannot date until she's 30, so that is why I say 28 years!!!

Oddly enough, for the many boyfriends that Annabelle has had this trip, she had one little stinker try to attack her today. What a little brat! He had a surf board in the pool and he told Annabelle, "Get out of the way! You are going the wrong way!" with hubby standing right there next to Annabelle. Hubby said, "Can we get through?" He said, "Only if you'll get out of my way!" Then, he passed Annabelle while I was right next to her and he said, "Get out of my way!" I turned to him and said, "That was rude!" We believe the father was sitting right there within a few feet of him, but maybe it was an uncle or something. I still couldn't believe that the guy didn't scold the child. I am hoping that he just didn't hear him, but for a child that age (he was probably 3-4 years of age), he probably wouldn't act that rude if he'd been scolded for his wrongdoings before.

For goodness sake, Annabelle grabbed her beach bucket as another little girl neared it last night when we were by the ocean, and she said, "NO!" I ran over to her and said, "Now Annabelle, that was rude. You can share your sand bucket with that little girl." I then apologized to the Daddy for my daughter's rude behaviour (and we're talking about my 19 month old daughter who really doesn't know any better). And, believe me, I do not have this parenting thing down at all, but seriously, do these parents really not have any manners?!?! It is no wonder some of these kids are so rude and impolite. I just really think parents should teach their children to apologize by example. If the child does something wrong at a young age, they often do not realize it, but if the parents lead by example, hopefully, the child will follow their example in the future.

Here is hoping there are more John's in this world for my daughter to date and marry one day!