Happy Inauguration Day, Sasha and Malia

In honor of this great day, the Bush daughters wrote a note full of tips for the Obama girls. They suggested that Sasha and Malia "slide down the banister of the solarium, go to T-ball games, have swimming parties, and play Sardines on the White House lawn."

Give Sasha and Malia Advice and WIN!

In honor of Sasha and Malia Obama moving into the White House, we're giving away a set of signed hardcover copies of the FIRST DAUGHTER novels by Mitali Perkins! To enter, all you have to do is complete this sentence in the comments below:

"Hey, Sasha and Malia, here's my number #1 tip about surviving life as a FIRST KID: ______________."

Bush First Twins Train Sasha and Malia ...

... how to jump on the White House beds. Laura Bush tells all:

It was fun for the girls to get to show (Sasha and Malia) not only that room, but the way the big cross hall can be an obstacle course for little kids to run up and down, and the solarium ramp that you can slide down on your bottom. So they showed them all the special tricks.

... We did a little bed jumping, the girls sort of showed them -- it wasn't the Lincoln Bedroom, it was another bedroom with a very tall bed that we usually put a step out for people to step into when they stay in that room. But instead the little girls did the running jump, and Barbara and Jenna of course aided and abetted that jumping.

Obama Family Picks Private School in D.C.

Sidwell Friends School has a track record in giving First Daughters the space and grace to enjoy school, since Chelsea Clinton went there, so that's where Sasha and Malia are going.

D.C. Schools For Malia and Sasha

When the Obama girls' Mom went to D.C., she checked out two schools for the girls: Georgetown Day School and Sidwell Friends School, where Chelsea Clinton attended. Both are private.

The Obama family isn't selling their house in Chicago, but a moving truck will cart their favorite stuff to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue on January 20th, 2009. Oh, and Grandma Marian Robinson is going with them.

Secret Service Code Names for Obama Family

President-to-be Obama: Renegade
Michelle Obama: Renaissance
Malia Obama: Radiance
Sasha Obama: Rosebud

Malia and Sasha on Hannah Montana?

The First Daughters in waiting were invited to be on the Disney Channel's hit show. Billy Ray Cyrus seems hopeful that it's going to happen, but after watching their family in action for over a year now, I'd be surprised if Dad and Mom allowed it. But oh, the girls are going to be disappointed, because they're big Miley Cyrus fans.

Meghan McCain Says Goodbye

... and talks about her Dad in a way that makes him a winner, even though he lost the election.

Malia and Sasha in Grant Park, Chicago

With big smiles and sweet kisses, the Obama daughters joined their parents on stage before their father's historic acceptance speech:

MALIA AND SASHA OBAMA: FIRST DAUGHTERS!

America has spoken, and the Obama girls are moving to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Hooray for Sasha and Malia! And a double hooray for the First Puppy!

Thanks, Senator McCain and Family!

Sparrow says a final goodbye and congratulations to the McCain kids: Doug, Andy, Sidney, Meghan, Jack, Jimmy, and Bridget.

ELECTION DAY!

The campaign's over. 

I've been tracking the candidates and their kids since MARCH 24, 2007, and it's a strange feeling to say goodbye to the process and wait for the results. 

So here's a shout-out to all the other campaign junkies out there. It's time to give up our addiction and rock the vote. 

Rehab, anybody?

Sad News About Obama's Grandma

Madelyn Payne Durham, aged 86, Grandmother of Barack Obama, died just two days before the election. Peace be upon her name.

John McCain: Max Payne on November 4th?

Meghan McCain says her Dad usually goes to the movies to fight Election Day stress, and my guess is an action-adventure flick like Max Payne since the Senator's a 24 fan. Meghan's superstition is wearing purple, as she confessed to People Magazine this week.

Malia and Sasha: Daddy's Home For Halloween!

He thinks their corpse bride and evil fairy costumes aren't scary enough, but Senator Obama is in Chicago today to be with his daughters for trick or treating.