Oops: Michelle Obama Calls Herself A ‘Busy Single Mother’

First Lady Michelle Obama sent the internet buzzing when, during an interview with CBS affiliate WCAX, she slipped up and referred to herself as a “busy single mother.” Catching the flub immediately, she corrected herself, noting that being married to the president can sometimes feel as though she’s a single mom.

At that point in the interview, Obama was speaking about healthy eating, which has been one of her main initiatives since moving to the White House. Speaking about the work/home life balance, she said, “Believe me, as a busy single mother — or, I shouldn’t say, ‘single.’ As a busy mother.”

“Sometimes when you’ve got the husband who’s president it can feel a little single, but he’s there,” the first lady further clarified. “But as a busy working mom, and before coming to the White House, I was in that position as well — working, driving kids to practice, not having enough time to shop or cook, not having the energy. Resources weren’t the issue, but time and energy is key.”

Indeed, it’s not hard to imagine Obama would feel that way at times given her husband’s day job.

Take a look, via CBS:

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