US | Laura Bush Obama's Big Speech? 'Totally Forgot,' Says Laura Bush Life's on different pace for former first couple By Evann Gastaldo Posted Feb 27, 2009 9:30 AM CST Copied Former President George W. Bush waves with his wife Laura while being introduced at an NCAA college women's basketball game between Baylor and Oklahoma on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte) Post-White House life is decidedly less hectic for the Bushes—so much so that Laura “totally forgot” to watch President Obama’s address to Congress, People reports. “It came and went and I didn't even think about it,” the former first lady said in an interview with ABC News. She also discussed other details of their new, slower-paced civilian life. “We don't have a kitchen table or a dining room table,” she said, noting they are still settling in to their new Texas digs. “The other night I had 16 people for dinner and I had to borrow chairs from the Secret Service next door.” Read These Next Here's how Rob Reiner's body was found. More details coming out about the last party the Reiners attended. First Australia victims lost their lives confronting the shooter. Susie Wiles thinks Trump has an 'alcoholic's personality.' Report an error