Many of us have fond memories of our first childhood crushes—the innocent and sweet feelings that seemed to blossom so naturally when we were young. These memories often bring smiles and nostalgia, reminding us of a time when love was simple and pure. For Matt Grodsky and Laura Scheel, their childhood crush blossomed into a love story that defied the odds and sealed their preschool vows of marriage.
It all started in the vibrant city of Phoenix, Arizona, where Matt and Laura’s paths crossed for the first time. Little did they know that this seemingly ordinary meeting would set the stage for a heartfelt journey that would span over two decades.
“We remember each other with great affection. Matt acts out dialogue and scenes from ‘The Lion King’ while Laura demonstrates how to draw and swing. We had play dates at each other’s houses and went to the movies with my parents,” the couple said. claimed, according to Obsev.
Both young children enjoyed playing together so much that they started meeting on weekends. At the time, their parents simply believed it was puppy love, but the young couple disproved everyone.
When I was three years old, I stood up in front of my preschool class and announced that I was going to marry her someday, Matt told PEOPLE.
His preschoolers laughed at his cute statement, to which Matt replied, “Just wait,” according to Today.
However, the couple broke up in elementary school and kept in touch only through Christmas cards sent by their families.
After reconnecting through a friend in high school, the couple started dating only to break up again in college. Unlike Matt, who attended Columbia College Chicago, more than 1,600 miles away, Laura attended Northern Arizona University.
The couple decided to try to make their long-distance relationship work, and after some initial trial and error, they came up with a visitation plan that worked for both of them.
But Matt had more serious desires for friendship with Laura. In his senior year, he planned to see her at the kindergarten where it all began.
Matt got down on one knee and proposed after her father was fine and ordered a family member to secretly record the event.
“Oh my god, is this really happening?” I said. Laura said. “When I first saw the ring, I thought, ‘This is amazing.’ I am very happy about it.
When Matt’s brother arrived, the picnic basket their father had proposed to their mother was filled with wedding magazines and sparkling cider before they left the newly engaged couple to enjoy the joyous occasion.
These sweet lovers exchanged vows on December 30, 2016.
The wedding official, Grodsky’s uncle, said:
For them, it was about discovering their soul mates. “For most preschoolers, it’s about finding their rubber bands and sleep pads.
That is the manifestation of TRUE love. And it’s good to know he’s still around.
These two are adorable; hardly many couples have images of each other when they were young.
As we celebrate Matt and Laura’s journey, may it inspire us all to cherish the bonds we formed in our early years and believe in the magic of promises kept. Their love story is a testament to the enduring power of love—a love that defied the odds and found its way back to where it all began.
In a world where love stories often take unpredictable paths, Matt and Laura’s journey is a testament to the enduring power of childhood promises and the beauty of a love that knows how to find its way back home.
May their love story continue to inspire us and remind us that true love is a force that defies time, distance, and all obstacles. It’s a love that testifies to the enduring strength of the human heart—a love that began as a childhood promise and blossomed into a lifelong commitment.
I hope these two have many more happy years together. Please do it.