Michelle Obama, that is. I could not have imagined a better First Lady for the times we are in. She has it all and she's in control of her time and energy. She models balance. She epitomizes power and achievement and tender maternal care all in one.
An article in the
Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL) on Feb 26, 2009 states:
"She's going to put the right emphasis on job and accomplishment, plus raising children," Baldridge said. "That's where she can inspire women of today, who are frantically trying to work their way up in the world and be compensated properly. Michelle is always going back to her kids ... She will help women realize that a woman can juggle the two, that she can find that division between family and job, and experience joy in both places."
I couldn't agree more and in tribute to Michelle on this prelude to Women's History Month, I'd like to share my top 20 reasons I admire Michelle:
1) She's a working mom
2) She does not hesitate to ask for and accept help
3) She 'stands by her man'
4) She makes her daughters priority
5) She holds her husband accountable for being a good father
6) She's a classy mom
7) She's an African-American woman women of all races respect
8) She genuinely loves people
9) She carves her own path - doesn't feel obligated to 'fit the mold'
10) She shares her perspective honestly
11) She teaches her daughters to be responsible
12) She values community
13) She dresses very well (couldn't leave that one out)
14) She's in great shape
15) She is the picture of work-life balance for high-achieving women
16) She can relate to the common person
17) She can relate to the elite
18) She is a leader
19) She is a great speaker
20) She is committed to bringing all she has to the table, but unwilling to compromise her family's well-being
I could go on, as I'm sure you could. So, please do...
What do you admire about Michelle Obama?