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Sasha and Malia Get Advice From Bush Twins
Filed under: Celeb Kids, Celeb Parents, In The News
Outgoing presidents traditionally leave a note in the Oval Office for the new Commander-in-Chief. Jenna and Barbara Bush wrote their own letter to the incoming First Kids, giving them a few heartfelt pointers on how to enjoy their new life in a "magical place" called the White House.
Though Jenna and Barbara were 18 when their dad was elected president, they were only seven when Grandpa George H.W. Bush took office. That's Sasha's age. In their letter, they talk about favorite memories, including playing hide-and-seek in the historic house, staging plays in the grand ballroom, studying in the quiet East Sitting Hall and even meeting the Queen of England, all under the watchful eye of three loving White House ushers, Buddy (who loves football), Ramsey (good for a hug) and Smiley (when you need a laugh).
And don't forget to "slide down the banister of the solarium, go to T-ball games, have swimming parties, and play sardines on the White House lawn." (Anyone know how to play sardines?) It sounds like a dream come true.
But life as First Daughters won't be just fun and games, as the Bush twins are well aware. In all seriousness, their advice the boils down to the following:
Sounds good; I'm going to share it with my own kids. Most of us will never know what it's like to even step foot in the White House, but if you had one piece of advice for the Obama girls, what would it be?
Inauguration Kids
So what should Sasha and Malia Obama do when they move into 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? Jenna and Barbara Bush share their advice, including "Four years goes by so fast, so absorb it all, enjoy it all!"
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Congratulations First Family! All eyes were on Barack and Michelle Obama as he made history as #44 and America's first black president. We at ParentDish are starstruck by Malia and Sasha, who have joined a most exclusive club of toddlers, children, teens and young adults: All the President's Children.
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Sasha Obama is playful after taking her seat .
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The Obama girls were easy, breezy and totally adorable on their father's inauguration day. Malia, 10, wore a double-breasted periwinkle-blue coat with a blue-ribbon tied in a bow at the waist. Seven-year-old Sasha wore a matching outfit in pinks and corals; both coats were from Crewcuts by J. Crew.
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US President Barack Obama greets daughter Sasha during the inaugural ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on January 20, 2009.
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Sasha gives her father the thumbs up following the presidential oath.
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Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia watch as President George W. Bush walks by during the inauguration of Barack Obama.
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Barack H. Obama is sworn in as the 44th president of the United States as his wife Michelle holds the Bible -- last used in Abraham Lincoln's inauguration -- and their daughters Malia and Sasha look on, on the West Front of the Capitol January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC.
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George W Bush takes the oath for his second term in 2005, as his wife Laura and daughters Jenna and Barbara stand with him at the podium.
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Former Vice President Dick Cheney and wife Lynne watch the 2005 inauguration, flanked by their youngest family members.
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Though Jenna and Barbara were 18 when their dad was elected president, they were only seven when Grandpa George H.W. Bush took office. That's Sasha's age. In their letter, they talk about favorite memories, including playing hide-and-seek in the historic house, staging plays in the grand ballroom, studying in the quiet East Sitting Hall and even meeting the Queen of England, all under the watchful eye of three loving White House ushers, Buddy (who loves football), Ramsey (good for a hug) and Smiley (when you need a laugh).
And don't forget to "slide down the banister of the solarium, go to T-ball games, have swimming parties, and play sardines on the White House lawn." (Anyone know how to play sardines?) It sounds like a dream come true.
But life as First Daughters won't be just fun and games, as the Bush twins are well aware. In all seriousness, their advice the boils down to the following:
- Surround yourself with good friends.
- Get a puppy.
- Play. Play a lot.
- Remember who your dad really is.
Sounds good; I'm going to share it with my own kids. Most of us will never know what it's like to even step foot in the White House, but if you had one piece of advice for the Obama girls, what would it be?
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ReaderComments (Page 1 of 9)
1-21-2009 @ 2:06PM
Debi said...one piece of advice what would it be? Always, always ,always be on your best behavior. The whole world is watching now.
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1-21-2009 @ 2:28PM
Candace said...Wow! I can't believe that someone would want to put that kind of pressure on CHILDREN. Granted, children should always be mindful of rules and their parents, but that is the ONE piece of advice you would give them? I would say that they need to always remember to be KIDS.
1-21-2009 @ 6:33PM
Joe said...Or just be kids, the whole world may be watching, but they expect you to be the children you are. It's playing and acting your age that will help your father remain in touch with life and give him the perspective and enjoyment of being a parent.
1-21-2009 @ 10:34PM
Nanajanet1954 said...I am sure that they do not need to be told this. It is obvious that they are being raised well by intelligent and loving parents. They need to have a normal, or as normal as possible childhood and I am sure they will get it. Jackie Kennedy made sure her own kids did and both were good kids. All of the White House kids (well, exceptt for one Reagan had some problems) were raised well.
1-21-2009 @ 7:24PM
Nicole said...Sardines is reverse hide and seek. One person hides, then all the other players slowly wander off in different directions after the count. As you find the hider, you hide with that person until everyone is hiding. The last person to find everyone hides the next time.
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1-21-2009 @ 2:39PM
Bu said...Sweet letter! The Bush girls finally grew up to be ladies
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1-21-2009 @ 3:09PM
Laura Miller said...What do you mean that they FINALLY grew up to be ladies?
1-21-2009 @ 5:57PM
Alice said...Really, nice complement, but "Finally" decided to become ladies. Where have you been. They had a couple of minor issues of drinking in college before they were 21, not drunk, but having a drink and a face being made at a reporter. They have spent their years trodding in their mother's footsteps of helping the underprivileged and helping those of lesser resources educate their children. It is only because the press only wanted to cover bad news. Try reading Jenna's book on a Aid's victim.
1-21-2009 @ 8:13PM
joann said...yeah, "the bush girls finally grew up to be ladies"...too bad Chelsea never did. (how do you spell UGLEEE)
1-21-2009 @ 2:37PM
xnphnx said...What a stupid biased poll question...the only choices for answers were: no way, only on this topic, or sure (but with caveat - that they've come a long way). How about an option that actually gives them some respect for who they are and for what they have done, and gives them some credit for being so gracious as to write the Obama girls in the first place? Screw AOL - idiot libs. You all just can't stop bashing Bush or even his kids can you. If You Seek Amy!
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1-21-2009 @ 2:35PM
upsjak1 said...Why aren't the Obama chidren in public school?
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1-22-2009 @ 9:50AM
libby said...You are kidding right? It is obvious that they were never considering the dc public schools. They went to private schools in Chicago. The liberals talk a good game but when it comes to their own....Yup.... someone else can send their kid to the Public school.
Poor Amy Carter.
1-21-2009 @ 6:47PM
Nina said...Are you crazy! The Obama`s went to the best schools, why would they send there kids to a public school. Nobody ask the Bushs or The Clinton`s that. The Obama`s should get the best as well!!!! They were going to a private school even if they lived in there own State, so stop Hating!!!!!!!! Get Over It!!!!
1-21-2009 @ 4:07PM
bystephani said...security reasons
3-27-2009 @ 12:04PM
ad121ana said...They were never in public schools. Why should they start now?
1-21-2009 @ 9:54PM
Liadan said...Why aren't the Obama children in public school? Because they are the President's daughters. They need special protection from the nutjobs, and the Quaker school is uniquely qualified to do that as they have many politicians kids there.
Liadan
1-21-2009 @ 5:26PM
Dallas said...Simple. Their parents wanted them in private school. Are you so slow that you could not figure that out for yourself?
1-21-2009 @ 5:20PM
Becky said...dah.....would you send you kids to public school?
1-21-2009 @ 6:00PM
Ellen said...It would be very disruptive for the school and not fair to other children. The girls would get preferential treatment. Could you really study with all that Secret Service? They are better off in a private school.
1-22-2009 @ 9:34PM
Corrine said...Because their parents can afford to send them anywhere they want. Why should they be in a rodden public school when their parents can afford the very best education for the. Are you just stupid or what? Jealous because you can't send your brats to private school.