Outside of his former presidential obligations, if there is one thing Barack Obama has been a leader in it’s in his Instagram husband duties. Last year when the 44th president and Michelle Obama were spotted vacationing on a yacht, Obama was photographed assisting the former FLOTUS with a photo shoot. So when his wife’s 54th birthday approached, true to form, Obama had the perfect Instagram tribute for her.
Obama, who has infrequently used his Instagram account since his two presidential terms ended, posted a photo of the couple with the sweet caption, “You’re not only my wife and the mother of my children, you’re my best friend. I love your strength, your grace, and your determination. And I love you more each day. Happy Birthday, @MichelleObama.” The post has since accumulated over 1.5 million likes.
That wasn’t Obama’s only move to celebrate Michelle’s birthday, though. He also made sure that flowers were waiting for her when she started her day, along with a handwritten card. Michelle, who posted a photo of both on her Instagram, showed her appreciation, writing, “Thank you @BarackObama for the beautiful flowers waiting for me in the office this morning. You’re my best friend, biggest fan, and getting notes and flowers from you will never get old. And to the many people from around the country who sent cards and posted on social media, you have no idea how much we love hearing from you. I know birthdays can sometimes be bittersweet (54!), but your messages of hope, generosity, and warmth have always reminded me how lucky and blessed we are.”