PICS: Obama Shared Some A+ Parenting Advice With Jacinda Ardern During Their Meeting
Barack Obama & Jacinda Ardern finally met this afternoon... No big deal.
ICYMI, the former US pres touched down on NZ soil just before midnight on Tuesday & is expected to fly across the ditch tomorrow.
So far Barry has been living his best life in Aotearoa, playing golf with John Key & hanging out with some local wildlife.
He met with NZ's current PM after he was officially welcomed at Government House with a pōwhiri this afternoon.
Obama reportedly asked Jacinda about her pregnancy when they first spoke.
D'aww.
Barack Obama: “I hear you are expecting a baby”.
Jacinda Ardern: “I am in a few weeks.”
Obama: “That’s so exciting.” pic.twitter.com/6DZ367KaZp— Patrick Gower (@patrickgowernz) March 22, 2018
During their brief meeting, Barry also gave the expectant mum some parenting advice.
"He gave me tips that I think I will probably long remember," she said.
Official / provided photos of @jacindaardern and @BarackObama at Government House, Auckland pic.twitter.com/ieEe6RJsjQ
— Kim Baker Wilson (@kimbakerwilson) March 22, 2018
Jacinda said it was a "privilege" to meet the 44th president of the United States.
"He's incredibly warm, laidback, approachable and quick to make you feel at ease."
"The question I asked was simply about how do you deal with guilt (as a parent) because I have no doubt I am going to experience that in the future as I juggle the roles that I have," she added.
"His insights were, I'm sure the same as any parent would probably give me, that you do your best."
She also took to Instagram to share a pic from their meeting.
"A real privilege to be a part of the pōwhiri for former President Barack Obama this afternoon," she wrote.
"He was also gifted a beautifully carved Whale tooth to acknowledge his skills as an orator and leader. I’m pretty sure New Zealand is leaving a unique and special impression."
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