Breakfast in bed, a bouquet of flowers, a Hallmark card, and… a call from the president?
Three moms who had written President Barack Obama letters got an additional Mother’s Day gift this year when he called them to thank them for the hard work they do day in and day out.
“You’re doing the most important work there is,” Obama told one mom over the phone, according to a video released by the White House.
He had some trouble convincing another mother that it was, in fact, the commander-in-chief on the line. “No way,” the mom said. “Way,” the president responded. “No it’s me. Ok, give me a test. What kind of test? Ask me about anything,” he said to the stunned mom.
One mother told the president that it was “amazing” that he had taken the time to call. “It’s kind of cool,” Obama admitted.
One of the mothers, Stephanie Tarr, from Minnesota, had written the president with her two sons on President’s Day to thank him for his leadership, according to the Star Tribune. She didn’t expect for the gratitude to be returned on the day dedicated to her. She was initially told to be available to receive a call from the White House. It wasn’t a lie.









