We all remember our childhood sweethearts, those innocent crushes we had while we were still in the single digits. But for Matt Grodsky, his love for Laura Scheel was real. At just 3 years old, Matt stood up in front of his preschool class and declared that one day he would marry Laura. And, incredibly, that’s exactly what happened!

Matt and Laura’s love story began when they met at their school in Phoenix, Arizona. From the moment they laid eyes on each other, it was love at first sight. They did everything together, and to anyone who saw them, they were the cutest couple around.

“We have very fond memories of each other,” the couple shared. “Matt reciting movie lines and scenes from ‘The Lion King,’ Laura teaching Matt how to draw and swing. We went on playdates to each other’s houses and movies with our parents.”

But like many childhood romances, their relationship faced some obstacles. They attended different elementary schools and eventually lost touch. They only saw pictures of each other on the family Christmas cards.

However, fate had something special in store for them. Matt and Laura were reunited in high school through a mutual friend. They began dating and even managed to overcome the distance when they went to different colleges.

They worked hard to make their long-distance relationship thrive, and in their senior year, Matt arranged a special surprise for Laura. He took her back to their preschool, where it all began, and got down on one knee. With the same picnic basket their dad used to propose to their mom, he popped the question.

“I saw the ring and was like, ‘This is gorgeous. I’m so happy with it,’” Laura exclaimed.

On December 30, 2016, Matt and Laura tied the knot. Their childhood dream had become a reality.

“For most kids in preschool, it’s about finding your snacks and your sleeping mats, but for them, it was about finding their soulmates,” their officiating uncle said.

Their journey from childhood sweethearts to married couple is a testament to true love. It’s heartwarming to see that love like theirs still exists. Not many couples have pictures of themselves together as toddlers, but Matt and Laura do. They are undeniably adorable.

We wish these two lovebirds many more decades of happiness together. Let’s celebrate their love and share this beautiful story with others.