Michelle Obama on Me Time: "Happy mom, happy kids, happy husband"

Soon after she became a first-time mom, Michelle Obama realized she needed to stop feeling guilty for taking an occasional Mommy time out. That's when she learned to trust her husband to take care of Malia so she could enjoy some me time. Daughters Malia and Sasha are older now, but me time is just as important. "Happy mom, happy kids, happy husband." (5 Photos)

-iVillage on Aug 26, 2012 at 12:38AM

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Michelle Obama on Me Time: "Happy mom, happy kids, happy husband"

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