Michelle Obama explains how her family got through the lockdown
“You literally can’t even go outside for a walk without notifying somebody. Your footprint is smaller than you imagine,” she explained to Colbert.
The Chicago native explained that she already had techniques to “stay sane” and “keep moving” because of the restrictions that came with her husband’s occupation.The former First Lady said it was nice to have her daughters, Malia and Sasha, back from college.Even though the world halted during the lockdown, Michelle was happy to have her daughters back home.
The nights during the dog days of lockdown in the Obama house would involve things like playing spades and art competitions involving paintings each family member would work on.“Mine,” she responded, with a smile.
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