2. The Obama Parents Didn't Sympathize With Their Teenage Daughters' Complaints:
It's not easy growing up under the watchful, often judgmental, eyes of an entire country, but that doesn't mean Michelle and Obama gave their kids special treatment. Sure, FLOTUS made sure Malia and Sasha, now 18 and 15-years-old respectively, "felt normal," but when they agonized over the presence of secret service, Michelle had no problem putting their issues into perspective.
"As I reminded my girls, these aren't problems. These are very high class problems. Because of where Barack and I come from, we just couldn't sympathize with their... It was like, 'Girl, you live in the White House. You do not get to complain about this,'" she explained.
3. Michelle 2020? Not So Fast:
The First Lady might look back on her years in the White House with fond memories, but that doesn't mean she plans to run back in four years. When asked if she'll be seeking the presidential nomination come 2020, Michelle responded matter of factly, "No, no."
She then elaborated on public speculation about her political aspirations, adding, "I don't make stuff up... If I were interested in it, I'd say it. I don't believe in playing games. It's not something I would do." Obama continued, "But it also speaks to the fact that people don't really understand how hard this is. And it's not something that you cavalierly just sort of ask a family to do again."
4. The Obama's Will Enjoy a Much-Needed Vacation Come Jan. 20:
After Donald Trump is officially sworn in, Barack informed Oprah that before heading back to Washington D.C. for Sasha to finish up high school, the former First Family will travel "someplace warm."
As for how Michelle will make use of her suddenly less chaotic calendar, she agreed to Oprah's request to go glamping on one condition... Oprah's on chef duty. "I'm down. Sign me up!" Michelle responded, adding, "Oprah and Michelle on the road in Yosemite."
Sounds like a must-see television series in the making!
5. Michelle and Barack's Marriage Is Stronger Than Ever:
Despite two presidential terms of constant ups and downs, Michelle said every hurdle has ultimately brought the pair closer together.
"The only other person who has a clue about what this is, the good, the bad, is your partner," Michelle recalled.