I was home for all of five minutes before my mom began to gush over her newest girl-crush. She’s genuine, she’s stylish, and she’s a great mother.

She’s Michelle Obama.

When I spoke to several other people about this, my mother’s newest obsession, they laughed in empathy. Apparently, moms across America have latched onto this future first lady as someone to admire because of her intellect, will, and spunk.

Michelle Obama occupies an important seat in American history as the first African-American first lady. And yet, there are many other qualities present in this strong woman that make her suitable to be the girl-crush of so many mothers.

At the Barack Obama webpage, Michelle’s information is fascinating. When asked to describe herself, she stated that first she is mother to her daughters, Malia and Sasha. It is this ability to relate to others that allows so many around the nation to admire Michelle Obama. Though she studied at Princeton, then Harvard, she insists that her “first priority will always be to make sure that our girls are healthy and grounded.”

Michelle plans to make sure Malia and Sasha remain grounded by enlisting on major help while the family lives in the White House: Michelle’s mother, who will be moving in with them to help keep the girls’ lives as normal as possible.

Michelle Obama will certainly keep things interesting in Washington these next four years. It will be interesting to see how many people she can win over with the same charm and vivacity that caused her to become my mother’s newest obsession.