My kids are normal. If they could eat burgers and fries and ice cream every day, they would. And so would I. But that doesn't sustain us. Michelle Obama burgercreamday Change image and share on social
We learned about gratitude and humility - that so many people had a hand in our success, from the teachers who inspired us to the janitors who kept our school clean... and we were taught to value everyone's contribution and treat everyone with respect. Michelle Obama cleancontributiongratitude share on social
And I love that even in the toughest moments, when we're all sweating it - when we're worried that the bill won't pass, and it seems like all is lost - Barack never lets himself get distracted by the chatter and the noise. Just like his grandmother, he just keeps getting up and moving forward... with patience and wisdom, and courage and grace. Michelle Obama barackbillchatter share on social
If proud Americans can be who they are and boldly stand at the altar with who they love then surely, surely we can give everyone in this country a fair chance at that great American Dream. Michelle Obama altaramericanboldly Change image and share on social
And Barack and I were raised with so many of the same values, like you work hard for what you want in life. That your word is your bond; that you do what you say you're going to do. That you treat people with dignity and respect, even if you don't know them and even if you don't agree with them. Michelle Obama agreebarackbond share on social
I can't play soccer, and I'm not a great swimmer. I won't drown, but you won't see me doing laps in a pool. Michelle Obama drowngreatlap Change image and share on social
My first job in all honesty is going to continue to be mom-in-chief. Making sure that in this transition, which will be even more of a transition for the girls... that they are settled and that they know they will continue to be the center of our universe. Michelle Obama centerchiefcontinue share on social
My mother's love has always been a sustaining force for our family, and one of my greatest joys is seeing her integrity, her compassion, her intelligence reflected in my daughters. Michelle Obama compassiondaughterfamily Change image and share on social
The problem is when that fun stuff becomes the habit. And I think that's what's happened in our culture. Fast food has become the everyday meal. Michelle Obama cultureeverydayfast Change image and share on social
If my future were determined just by my performance on a standardized test, I wouldn't be here. I guarantee you that. Michelle Obama determinefutureguarantee Change image and share on social