Just 25 Wholesome Times You Wished Barack & Michelle Obama Were Your Parents

Barack had literally just been elected president, but that didn't appear to change the dynamic of their relationship. This photo of his suit jacked draped over Michelle's shoulders, with everyone else respectfully averting their gazes so the Obamas could be cute together — what an elevator ride of dreams.

When the kiss cam found them at the USA vs. Brazil basketball game in 2012, they gave us a show — first by refusing to do what the kiss cam asked, and then by sharing an adorable kiss afterwards.

Hey, first children need to enjoy themselves too, and sometimes that means a first family trip to the local mini-golf course. And, of course, the photos that resulted from the outing were magical.

Look at that. Seriously, how could that not be the most fun event ever?

This was one of those moments that reminded you that the Obamas weren't just public figures, they're also parents. And what parent (or person with a heart, really) wouldn't think that a baby fully decked out as the pope isn't totally adorable? Michelle and Barack definitely got into it.

The girls wanted a dog, as so many of us once did. And so their parents got them one, doing their best to find a dog that wouldn't bother Malia's allergies. It must not have been such a big problem, though, because they ended up getting a second Portuguese water dog, Sunny, to join their first, Bo. Again, whenever they hung out with dogs and we all got to see pictures, it was an excellent reminder of the fact that behind all of the politics, the Obamas were really just a happy family.

So monstrous! Barack and Michelle held a reading of Where The Wild Things Are for the Easter Egg Roll in 2016 and really got into the acting. Remember that this was when the campaign was already in full swing — but sometimes you just have to take a break and act like a forest creature, because that's just what the world needs.

There are adorable birthday Twitter posts, and then there's Michelle's tweet for Barack on his 55th birthday. Ladies and gentlemen, this is what true love is.

Like, just put yourself in Michelle's position. If you can't have your family support you in person, is there anything that could make you happier than this exact tweet?

Being the president and the first lady is no excuse to forget anniversaries. And unsurprisingly, Barack and Michelle didn't forget them. Instead, they gave the world matching public greetings, and absolutely none of us teared up, definitely not. The Obamas' other anniversary posts are all just as adorable.

Did he make a political statement or say anything about the electoral vote total? No, of course not. He reminded us that he was in it as part of a team.

Is there anything more heartwarming than looking at pictures of your parents from when they were young and in love? I mean, Barack and Michelle are pretty much still young and in love, but it's still adorable to catch a glimpse of their earlier days.

In case you were wondering, no, the Obamas did not stop being cute once Barack left office.

Between Barack's style, the amazing star on the tree, and how perfect they look together, Michelle's 2014 Christmas post made the day truly special.

You know, like, in case there was any doubt about that.

Or really, never missed an opportunity to celebrate his wife, ever. And come on, just look at her face.

It's impossible not to be entertained by a dog in a jersey, as the Obamas have clearly found.

They weren't just firing up the Democratic Party at the 2016 Democratic National Convention — they were clearly also impressing each other. Barack went first, but Michelle was not to be outdone.

They were on vacation, less than a month removed from the White House, but Michelle still took a moment to share her and Barack's Valentine's Day with us — in the cutest way.

Seriously, it's hard to believe that there's ever a moment when they're not having fun together.

And at the same time, they reminded us that having that family in the White House was definitely something to be thankful for.

Michelle almost certainly didn't take this picture, but it really lets you see him through her eyes for just a moment.

Can you imagine a more affirming way to be described as "my love and partner on this journey?" What a wonderful thing to hear from your spouse.

Obviously Michelle has a big enough platform of her own, but Barack's still such a supportive partner that he wants to expand it even more.

Like, is there ever a moment when it's not crystal clear how totally in love they are? Even in the politically charged moment that was Donald Trump's inauguration, Barack still found a moment to kiss Michelle's hand, reminding us all that life isn't all politics — sometimes there's more to it.

The Obamas gave us so much over their eight years in the White House, and their more recent tweets have shown that they're unlikely to stop being the public couple of everyone's dreams any time soon. Maybe Sasha and Malia are the only ones lucky enough to actually have Barack and Michelle as parents, but at least the rest of us have them as a truly heartwarming inspiration.