Thursday, November 27th
9:15am

Dear Diary,

Happy Thanksgiving! Today is going to be a bit of a stressful day, though I’m glad we’re getting the meal catered. I don’t think I could cook a Thanksgiving dinner for 60 people and maintain my sanity. This way, I’ll get to be sociable and enjoy my Thanksgiving too.

And I certainly have a lot to be thankful for. Of course, the most basic things: a home, food, clothing. But more than that, I live in a society that respects women, and that allows us to pursue our dreams and live freely. I’m thankful that I live in a country founded on the tenets that all people deserve liberty and justice. Even if we’re still working on realizing those goals, at least they’re our fundamental rights.

Personally, I’m thankful to have a loving husband and two beautiful girls. Barack, Sasha, and Malia are so wonderful, and I’m a lucky wife and mother. Plus, I grew up with in a loving family with a supportive mother, father, and brother.

And I couldn’t be more thrilled to be the wife of the President of the United States. I know Barack will do a great job, and I’m thankful he’s been elected – by such a large majority too! I’m thankful that we have an administration that really improve the lives of the American people. Plus, Barack’s presidency will be a great boost to my own career. But for now, I’m thankful to have the opportunity to truly make a difference in this country as First Lady.

Again, Happy Thanksgiving!

Yours always,
Michelle