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First Lady’s Best Gift? Barbie-Related

First lady Michelle Obama revealed her Christmas gift for the president during a stop at the Children’s National Medical Center Monday afternoon. Every first lady since Bess Truman has visited the hospital during the holiday season. "He said that’s what he wanted. Don’t think — I’m not forcing my husband to work out," she said. She didn't reveal any specifics about what Sasha and Malia will find under the tree, adding that the president already spoiled their oldest's gift choice. "Malia wanted a cell phone, but then her father got it for her, and I was like, you messed it up," she said. "It’s like, that should have been a Christmas gift." The first lady took questions from children after reading them "Twas the night before Christmas." She said her favorite gift as a child was something Barbie-related/Emily Goodin, The Hill. More here. (AP photo: First lady Michelle Obama listens to questions from children after reading them a holiday story at Children's National Health System in Washington)

Question: What is the best Christmas gift that you've been given?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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