Chloe and marriage

We had a funny conversation with Chloe today about a boy she has decided she wants to marry. I'm not sure what it is which has made her like this boy, as a few weeks ago she said she didn't like boys and wasn't going to invite any to her party! But the other day she came out of school and declared that she loved him and then gave him a big hug before being dragged away!

I don't really know what to make of it all to be honest. Chloe is only 4! I think it comes from watching lots of Disney films and wanting to be like the princesses who fall in love. Anyway, onto the conversation today. She called us up to her room after going to bed and asked us 'how do I know if Liam (name changed!!) is going to be a baddie?' We asked her what she meant and she reminded us of a conversation we had recently about how not all grown-ups are good (Chloe had said this once and we were worried about the implications of thinking all adults were well-meaning so had to correct her). 

So Chloe was concerned about committing herself to a marriage with a boy who may not turn out 'good'. We reassured her that she doesn't need to decide for a long time and she should only worry about being good herself and having lots of friendships. I liked J's final thought when he told Chloe that 'when it's time, we'll help you decide.' I doubt that will happen but it was still sweet!