I went to the White House Thursday to report on the White House’s Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day. Check out my web brief.
Obama fields questions, and a pitch, from kids
BY ZACH C. COHEN
zach.cohen@washpost.com
The Washington Post
April 25, 2014
First lady Michelle Obama acknowledged Thursday that the children of White House workers pay a price for all their parents do to help the president.
“We know how much you guys sacrifice because your parents work here,” Obama said. “You know, for many of you, I know it’s hard when your mom and dad [say:] ‘You know, I’m going to miss dinner tonight because I have to work late,’ or ‘There’s a meeting on Saturday, so I’ll miss your game,’ or ‘I have to travel next week, and I might not be able to get to that recital.’
“Our kids go through it,” she added, “and it’s not a lot of fun.”
On Thursday, Obama tried to bring a little of the fun back by hosting about 150 children of White House staffers at the annual Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day…read more…