A young boy and a young girl were playing tag at school on the playground. The girl accidentally stepped on her shoelaces while running and it untied. She became distressed because she didn’t know how to tie them, however, the boy knew how. He said, “My mommy taught me how to tie my shoes! I can teach you!” and crouched on the grass to knot her laces. Step-by-step, he taught her how, and she smiled really big saying, “Thanks!” The two immediately began playing again.

Over time, they had become really close. In fact, they had been dating for many years and fell in love. One night, after a romantic dinner date, the couple left on their way home. While walking, the guy purposely stepped on the girl’s shoelaces and it untied. She stopped, groaned, and was about to get down to knot them. The guy said, “Don’t worry. I got it,” and bent down on one knee to tie it. While tying her shoes, the girl laughed and said, “Do you remember, you were the one who taught me how to tie my laces when we were kids? Weren’t you the sweetest little thing!” The guy, while listening, smiled. “You taught me a lot since then!” she said. He finished tying her shoes and looked up at her. “What?” she asked. He said, “You taught me things too.” Still on one knee, he took out a ring from his pocket and held it out, “You taught me that the happiest moments of my life have always been with you and that I’d be stupid if I didn’t spend the rest of my life with you as my wife,” he smiled, “Will you marry me?”

dear lord this is romantic.