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As Barack Obama Prepares to Leave the White House, Here are 8 Reasons Why We’ll Miss Him | Photos

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In a matter of hours, 44th and first Black President of the United States of America, Barack Obama will be leaving office after 8 years in office.

Here are eight reasons why we’ll miss him.

1. He loves the elderly

 

Obama watches the first lady, Michelle dance with 106-year-old Virginia McLaurin in the Blue Room of the White House.

2. Jokes with his staff

Obama jokes with staff before the Summit of the Americas in Singapore

3. He’ll probably give Michael Jordan a run for his money

The president jostles with congressmen during a basketball game at the White House.

4. He can be your professional photographer if you want

Obama snaps a photo of former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush with the Bonner family after the opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

5. He’s the perfect playmate for children

The president shows his fun side, playing the villain to a three-year-old Spider-Man.

6. Barack and Michelle Obama are goals!

Humour, love and friendship – the Obamas share a joke in a lift on inauguration night (2009)

7. He’s the perfect dad.

Obama hugs his daughter Sasha during a visit to Nelson Mandela’s former prison cell in South Africa.

8. You better not try to compete with him on the dance floor

Obama dances in the Outer Oval with personal aide Ferial Govashiri

He’s truly an amazing ‘guy’. He displayed the fun side of being president. He and his family will be greatly missed.

Photo Credit: Pete Souza/White House

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