The Reason the Obama Family's Swing Set Has Left the White House Lawn Is So Sweet

In March 2009, the Obama family was still settling into the White House, and as part of their nesting, they purchased a swing set for Malia and Sasha that has been a fixture on the south lawn ever since. Now that they're packing up to head to their new residence, they have donated the set — which they originally paid for themselves and set up as a surprise for the girls to find after school — to a local organization that helps families in need.

Watching the Obamas pack up to leave the White House is hitting many people hard, and this small detail is adding to the reality that this is truly the end of an era. When CBS White House correspondent Mark Knoller broke the news of the family's sweet gesture in donating the set, one hilarious Twitter user used his Photoshop skills to suggest that it won't just be the Obamas who feel sad about sending the swing set off to a new home.

Looks like everyone is feeling just a bit nostalgic.