When the coronavirus pandemic hit last year, life changed for everyone — even the Obama family.
In a moment when Barack and Michelle had just become empty nesters, suddenly their college-age daughters, Malia and Sasha, were sent home to attend classes online when their campuses shut down.
In a candid new interview with People magazine, Michelle explained how their family dynamic changed with everyone living under the same roof once again.
“Our girls were supposed to have emptied out of my nest. I was sort of celebrating that they were out building their lives and allowing me the emotional space to let them go," Michelle explained.
Michelle added that her relationship with Malia and Sasha changed once they were back in the house because she wanted to treat them like "young women" and didn't want them to "miss out on independence."
She says she also appreciated getting to see a new side of her daughters in the classroom, which parents typically miss out on while children are away.
So while Michelle and Barack haven't been able to take advantage of the empty nest experience just yet, it sounds as if they're making the most of their time with their daughters!
