I'm sure Laura Bush will be totally captivated by the girls.

(I really don't understand all the mean & petty remarks I've been reading. I mean, what's up with that?!?)

Here's the deal, folks. It's the residence of the first family and they get to make it their home. If it helps the girls it's a great idea for Michelle's mom to go with them. And, guess what? ET, it doesn't matter what you think about it. It's their family and their home. Get over yourself.

To ET,
Go read some history you idiot. In-laws have lived in the white house before (can you say Harry Truman? Thought not, stupid).

Anyone who takes out their personal meaness and unkindness on little children and their grandmother is a very sad and pitiful soul. You need help and you should look for it today. Really!

@ Et and " we need change, tx "

Just what is your problem ? It must be terrible to wake up each day with your attitudes. Grow up ! You are just aggravating yourselves because the rest of us don't care what you think.

It has to be awesome for these girls to have such loving parents and to be able to live the lives they are going to be able to live the next 4/8 years.
Having Grandma with them is a plus. Not all of us had advantages like this. God Bless them all.

@ET….

You people find anything to complain about!!! Give it a break please…

HATERS!!!

I am soo proud and honored to be living in such historical times. To think in 50 years I will be telling my grand babys all we have lived through. I am a proud AMERICAN, who truly believes that dreams come true for all, not just the few and chosen. Please lets all support our President elect. Especially in these difficult times. May GOD bless America and President elect Obama.

Awl. Really who cares.

Oh, I know the girls will love it…..why can't Michelles mom stay with them? they have plenty of room and who better to help care for the girls then their granny!

ET –
Re your comment, "Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house? Hillarys mother didn't stay there to help her child, Obama is acting like Bush, but in a different way, both think they're KINGS"

I don't even know where to start. What have the family dynamics of the Clinton family, or child care choices they made, got to do with this?

It is a great honor to be able to serve one's country as President-elect Obama is able to do, and there will be plenty of wonderful opportunities for the Obama girls, but as the mother of two similarly-aged girls, I can tell you how hard it is for those kids to leave friends, familiar surroundings, extended family, etc., because of their dad's new job. If it works out that Grandma can be there a lot for them, that's great. But really, it's no business of mine, or yours, to comment – the First Family is an American family, and they have privacy rights, just like you and I do.

One last comment, then I'm done, Neither Mrs. Obama nor the President-Elect ever said that Mrs. Robinson would be residing in the White House, they didn't say that on 60 Minutes nor did Michelle said that when asked in a recent interview that her Mother would be living in the White House, I do recall her saying that her Mother hadn't decided if she would be coming to DC with them but if she did they would find a place for her wherever she wanted to live.

to ET

Hi Hater
quit hating THis is something that black families do. They obviously trust no one but her mother to take care of the girls whats wrong with that?

It is no diffrent then what any other president would do

I hope the cleaning ladies are on call to clean up after Michelle

It will be wonderful to see the Obama Girls grow-up in a such a prestigious home.

And if I were either one of them(Barack and Michelle), I would want Mrs Robinson there to look after the girls…after all. both of them will be busy during day and some nights.

Michelle, take care of your beautiful girls, and let them grow naturally. It is about time to have young kids in the White House. You go girl!

Is this really news? Really? Please, CNN get real. Who cares? Did we expect them NOT to visit the White House? Ridiculous.

the others who did not have a Mom to stay in the White House …..had nannies! I'd rather my mother was with my children if it were me

The Obama's can have whoever they desire in the whitehouse to care for their children. We don't have anything to say about who they hire for a nanny. Do they have anything to say about who you hire for a nanny?
The best person for all of them, especially the children is their grandmother.

I think the gorls will be totally overwhelmed and awed by the White House. How wonderful for them.

I also read somewhere that Michelle's mom took care of the girls while their parents were campaigning. She will only be at the WH part-time and will also spend time in her own home in Chicago. Both she and the Obama's will be keeping their homes.

Welcome home First Lady and First Kids. It's been along time coming. We love you!

ET November 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET: Mind your business, the Obama's have a right to have anyone they choose take care of their girls when they have other obligations. These children are being uprooted from their environment to be watched over by strangers. Yet you begrudge thm the comfort of their grandmother's familiar face. I'm guessing ET that you didn't grow up in a multi-generational caring household. Get a life.

I'm thrilled to see that Laura B. and Michelle O. are putting any differences their husbands had between them aside and are getting along. Mrs. Bush had said she wanted to meet the girls and it looks like she'll get her wish. I'm sure the girls are going to be nervous at first, but she's a grandmother and they'll sense that grandmother instincts.

ET stop crying, everyone has guess stay in there house. Plus no one know for sure if she will be staying and for how long. PLEASE

Michelle's mom at the White House will make life more real for the kids. She will help keep folks grounded and she's a tremendous help to the family. I'm GLAD if the kids granny is there. Saves on paying for a nanny. I'd rather have my kids with family than with a stranger, wouldn't you? I think people are just jealous they don't get along as well with their kin.

This is nice of our first lady, to invite the new first lady and her children to the white house. This will be their new home so they should be able to check out the digs…

These bloggers commenting on this blog are simply mean spirted and need prayer ….

ET……Is it really that big of a deal to have Michele's mother living in the White House? I tell you, some people complain for the sake of complaining. GET A LIFE!!!

To ET (Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house?)

I think it is wonderful that the children will have their grandmother close at hand. Many American households include three generations and this decision underscores the Obamas' strong family values. I imagine that the cost to taxpayers would be miniscule, yet the message of respect and love is huge. What a lovely family.

I am the Mother of a young adult African American male and I put my son through 12 years of private school from pre through 8, graduated from a public HS in a Magnet Arts Program…whatever choice the Obama's make in terms of their children has and will be the best choice for all involved, as one of the other comments stated they know what they want and what has to be considered in terms of security, etc. Let's deal with the "big stuff" and leave family matters alone. They don't need people telling them what kind of "dog" to get, we need to know how he is going to implement national health care and get this country back to work with all the infra-structure $ and other "important" issues, like our 401k's, Social Security and that insane war. Thank you very much, we did our job, now let him do his and let the new First Lady do hers.

@ ET.

Michelle's mother can stay in the White House if she wants to stay. There is no rule or law that says she cannot stay. She is part of the First Family.

She is the nations First Granny. I'm sorry if you have a problem with it but the girls will have their Grand Mother with them.

Whats wrong with Michelles mother living with them. I admire her for that, because she probably wants to keep her children close to their grandmother. I admire anyone who wants to keep their families together. In my work I see many elderly people neglected by their children and its so sad. Good for you Michelle!

ET, how does their grandmother effect your tax dollars exactly? If anything, it probably saves you some bucks, lol. At least they are not hiring nannies. That's their home for the next 4, hopefully 8 years, they can have whomever they want live with them.

Those precious young ladies are blessed; and what is so wonderful is that they realize how blessed they are. They are down to earth – sweet little ladies! God bless them, and help them to adjust to their new lives quickly!

ET November 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house? Hillarys mother didn't stay there to help her child, Obama is acting like Bush, but in a different way, both think they're KINGS
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So are you an idiot or just trying to stir up something out of nothing?

the liar hillary had a LIVE IN NANNY at the whitehouse, you as a taxpayer paid for her, just as you did for kennedy's nanny and the nanny of every OTHER President that had a family in the White House in the 20th and 21st century. The fact is that having Michelle's mother living in the Whitehouse, to take care of the children will save you money.. but hey like I said you are either an idiot or just trying to stir up somethig out of nothing.. why don't you send the liar hillary some money to pay off her debt and leave the intelligent people alone….

I think it is great that Michelle wants her mother at the White House. Lets the daughters have a familiar person in their daily lives. Because I'm sure there will be times when Michelle will want to be there but 1st lady duties will have her away. Good going Michelle. You and your family are in our daily prayers.

I love the Obamas and will represent our country well here at home and abroad!

How lovely… the children of MISTER Obama, Democrat and general all-around good-guy and simple man of the people, will be sent to private school. Yet, the junior senator opposes vouchers to simply recollect MY OWN TAX MONEY to send my kid to a school of my choice.

Democrats, as always: do as I say, not as I do. The hypocrisy is breath taking.

Michelles mother is not the first mother in law in the white house .learn your history .

ET, READ ALL PREVIOUS PRESIDENT'S HISTORY OF WHO DID LIVE IN THE WHITE HOUSE BEFORE YOU CONTINUE TO MAKE AN UNEDUCATED FOOL OUT OF YOURSELF.

Who cares? Why is this news? Michelle, the American hater gets to hate America from the highest house. Americans are idiots.

In response to ET that said why the grandma should stay in the white house, I don't know the details but here is info for you. I am glad if grandma can stay and take care of the kids instead of some stranger. Having multiple generations living under one roof strengthens family and may be this will teach many Americans that taking care of elders is their duty. Not rotting away in some nursing home!

I HOPE THIS DOESN'T CHANGE THE OBAMA FAMILY….

I'M PRAYING FOR THEM.

ET, I woud like to respond to your comment about Michelle's mother staying in the White House.

You know, her mother did help take care of the kids when both Michelle and Barack were campaigning in order to provide the two girls with stability while their parents were away.

Michelle already said that she wanted to continue to provide that stability for her kids. Let's think about it..do you think Michelle is going to be sitting up in the White House eating all day and picking up her kids from school? I think not!

ET – You may be disappointed and a bit angry after your candidate lost so miserably, Dems swept the house, and now Dems are obviously solidifying their new found power, but you are NOW way out of line. Obama and his immediate family will move into the white house and you are nit picking because it might cost tax payers a few extra bucks to feed Grandma. It is not like they are adding to the 16 rooms reserved for them. Get over it and try gripe about something of substance – please do not take it out on Grandma.

Responding to the comment about taxpayers paying for the grandmother to stay in the White House: My grandmother stayed in our house when I was a child, and I don't believe it cost very much more, perhaps for a little more food. In return my grandmother read to me, looked after me when my parents were busy, and just generally was nice to have around the house.

As a taxpayer, I don't mind at all that the Obama children's grandmother is staying with them.

"ET" go home ….

Small children have not been in the white house for a long time, so some people are actually interested. I find it refreshing to have something else to read amongst all the the other political articles.

Stop being haters.

Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house? Hillarys mother didn't stay there to help her child, Obama is acting like Bush, but in a different way, both think they're KINGS
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To ET,

Hilary probably had a private nanny for the child. And even if she didn't, If you don't know anything leave the people alone.

If it weren't for the mother in law, OBAMA would not be president. While they were on the campaign she took care of their children, not knowing whether he would win or not. If Obama's grandma were still alive and he decided to bring her into the Whitehouse, would you have a problem with that too?

*** Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house? Hillarys mother didn't stay there to help her child, Obama is acting like Bush, but in a different way, both think they're KINGS ***

Jesus, what a freak. Get back on your meds.

ET;

Pretty sure you've been anti-Obama from the get go, but I'll break it down for ya anyway. President-Elect and Mrs. Obama can have whomever they wish live with them at the White House. For the next four years, that is their home, and it is certainly large enough to accomodate one grandmother. Geez, this is your business how?

I know that mrs bush is so ready to go, I mean "Fired Up And Ready To Go"

NOW it's time to "measure the drapes!

Whether Democrat, Republican or Independent, you have to admit that Laura Bush has been nothing but gracious and thoughtful. This will be so exciting for the Obama girls.

This is great. The kids will be able to be the hostesses for the Easter Egg Roll. What a great sight that will be. The Obama kids are adorable and they are good kids. It's much ado about nothing.

Also, Mrs. Robinson, the girls grandmother should be allowed to stay there. Why not. The girls will be comfortable with her and not some stranger while their parents are out of town.

ummm most places of employement allow breaks in which you can use the computer… it's not the dinosaur age Jen

Dear ET,

Mrs. Robinson won't be the first mother-in-law who stayed at the White House, Bess Truman's mother stayed there, as well as Franklin Roosevelt's mother.

Also, what first lady had children as young as these kids? We haven't had kids this young since Caroline. Amy Carter was one child. So I think Mrs. Obama needs her mother and the kids need their grandmother. There are 16 rooms in the family quarters and surely they can let her stay in one of them. I'd much rather have her than somebody who "pays" to stay in the Lincoln bedroom, as they did with Bill Clinton.

Michelle will be a better first lady, knowing her kids are with her mother. I don't blame the Obamas one bit for moving her in that house.

To ET,
For the mess that our current president created in terms of expenses and debt…. Obama could probably let a 1000 Americans per day in White House and finish his 2 terms by 2016 and it still wont cost a 1000th part of what they spent in just Iraq war alone.
Go back and tell this to your Looser McCain

Being a US Presidents child must be the best and also the worst luck. Advantages but no more privacy again EVER!

Let's hope Dick Cheney is not around to frighten the little ones.

I think this is a fabulous event to have a young family in the White House! I can only imagine the girl's first impressions as they begin to realize it is real and not just a dream.

Great,

we need change, tx November 18th, 2008 5:17 pm ET
WAITING FOR ANOTHER AWSOME ARTICLE…….. STILL HERE ELAINE…… ARE YOU AT YOUR COMPUTER?…… I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE WORK, MIGHT MISS SOMETHING YOU POST………..
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And there you have it a nutshell why the economy is in the tank — people are ripping off their employers all day long by spending time online instead of being productive contributors to their company. And then they complain that they aren't "prosperous."

As for me, I'm retired. Worked hard and smart, put two kids through college, put money away for a rainy day — and I'm just fine!!!! I also honored my employers, who gave me work and opportunity — and never considered cheating like that person above.

But trust me — what comes around goes around !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why is the american tax payers letting Michelle's mother stay in the white house? Hillarys mother didn't stay there to help her child, Obama is acting like Bush, but in a different way, both think they're KINGS

This is news?????

AAwwww how cute!

It would be really cool to learn about history … living in the white house.

So exciting to visit a new house in any case – but the White House? Can't wait to hear their reactions!

MORE IMPORTANT NEWS WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alice in wonderland

Awesome the girls are going to be great FIRST DAUGHTERS

How is this news? Can you please let these people live their lives?

Hey, those kids need to be in school! No visits to the White House until Christmas break!

Wonderful news. The kids will adjust in time. Have fun Malia and Sasha with first Mom Michelle and President Obama

Looks like its time to measure the drapes!

Go Obama!

WAITING FOR ANOTHER AWSOME ARTICLE…….. STILL HERE ELAINE…… ARE YOU AT YOUR COMPUTER?…… I DON'T WANT TO LEAVE WORK, MIGHT MISS SOMETHING YOU POST………..

You go Michelle ! You are one smart cookie together with 2 beautiful well behaved children.
God is good

WHO CARES, I WILL SLEEP GOOD TONIGHT KNOWING THIS. GREAT ARTICLE ELAINE. HOW LONG TILL YOU GIVE US ANOTHER ARTICLE OF THIS CALIBUR? AWWWSSSOOOMMMMEEE.

OK.

Alright girls…pick out your rooms….

No Malia, you cannot paint puppies on the wall in the Lincoln bedroom!

I'm sure the White House staff will actually be happy to have two little girls running through the halls.

This country needs positive family examples so that morals and proper definitions can be made about what a family unit truly is in the traditional sense.

This is a good thing since they will be residing there soon.

Obama is on the verge of disappointing a lot of his supporters (myself included). I am not surprised by his picks but WE wanted change. Keep on Obama with your Clinton administration and in 2012 it will be just that with no mention of your name.

I think they should attend Sidwell Friends School. The Quakers have always been good people, diverse, open mindeded, and fair.

I have always thought that Laura Bush was one of the few saving graces in this trainwreck of a presidency.

Great idea, I hope they like their new surroundings. I also hope they set an example for all American children, moving forward.

That makes sense, they need to see were they will be living for the next four years. that what any mother would do.

Great idea, I hope they like their new surroundings. I also hope they set an example of all American children moving forward.

The Obama kids will be TOTALLY ENTRANCED by the White House!

It will knock their socks off! And I am not talking about the private residence but the public areas, which I am sure they will see also.

What an experience and a treat! What lucky kids to be able to live in the middle of history.

Better check the tunnels for left over party stuff from the Bush sisters before the little ones move in!

I love this! Civility and sanity. Can we please have some more? I'm glad the girls get to see it before they actually have to move in!

Maybe Jenna can teach them how to throw a secret keg party.

It will be great to see Obama daughters in the white house……America is a great country!

How wonderful that Michelle and the girls got to go to the White House. I am sure the little girls were eager to go check out their new home.

YYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How exciting for the girls!

I can't wait to see the press photos!

This was very gracious of Mrs. Bush and speaks well of her. I'm a Democrat and voted for Obama, but I'm a Mom first. After 9-11 Mrs. Bush spoke to the nation about helping our children with their fears and cope with the upset. What's not to admire. She has been a great First Lady. Well done Mrs. Bush.

I simply can't wait until this precious family and puppy move in. Our country needs to see love from the White House. It is so wonderful that President-Elect Obama is a family man and not a sleeze like the last impeached Democratic president that scandalized the Oval Office.

May God bless them and our country.

It sure would be fun to witness those sweet little girls' expressions when they tour their soon-to-be new home! Although I get the impression that Malia and Sasha are quite mature and take things as they come! (I'm sure they will have lots of decorating ideas for their rooms!)

May God bless the Obama family (including their puppy, when (s)he joins them at the White House.)

I wish the Obama family a safe a joyful move into their new digs!

How did Laura Bush ever end up with someone like George? She's one heck of a nice lady. I guess I shouldn't say that about George he may also be a nice guy. Just really bad at leadership.

Rush is a divider and hate mongor….He is everything that is wrong with our Culture today…Thank god there is man like Chuck Hagel to finally call Rush to judgment

Man those little mamas are too cute, i know Laura will fall in love with them. Give them all the snacks they want……oh an have some juice boxes ready i don't think they'll like that fancy crap……oh an keep Barney the dog away from Americas little precious OK!!

I look forward to watching this family walk across the White House Lawn. (with or without a dog)

Helen

Once again, congratulations Mrs. Obama and family!

Well, I take it they got along on their first visit then.

How many other times has the outgoing president and/or his family invited the president-elect and their family to check out the White House?

It's so hard to believe someone as gracious as Laura would be married to someone like George W.