I’m never sure if it’s permissible to repost official White House photos, but I think as long as they are not for commercial or political use, it may be okay. In any case, I loved this one so much I can’t help but share it. Whenever I see a man I love–husband, friend, brother–holding a child, it makes my heart turn over at the juxtaposition of strength and gentleness. And so I think that’s what the First Lady is experiencing here. Everything about the photo makes me happy. The caption in the Flickr group says the president “soothes a crying baby on the South Lawn of the White House.”
Official White House photo by Pete Souza.
ETA: Friends told me to see this video to show President Obama’s glance at his wife when he’s able to quiet the baby. Priceless. You just know this must be a scenario that first played out with Malia and Sasha.
I saw this video too. Clearly the baby is a Democrat. 🙂
Such a smart baby. =)