When the heat hits New York City, finding creative ways to cool off is essential. Hoda Kotb, the beloved Today show host, has been making the most of her summer by the pool with her daughters, Haley and Hope. Recently, she revealed a hilarious and memorable way she beat the heat: going skinny-dipping with her kids. Can you imagine the fun they had?
“We skinny-dipped! It was absolutely wild! My kids were screaming their heads off. They were literally shrieking with delight,” Hoda, 59, told her guest cohost Sheinelle Jones during an episode of Today With Hoda & Jenna on Monday, June 24. It’s moments like these that remind us all to let loose and enjoy life, even if it means breaking a few rules.
“Wait a second! Hold up! I need a minute to process this. My mind is spinning here,” Sheinelle, 46, exclaimed in disbelief. “You actually went skinny-dipping with your children?” It’s clear Sheinelle wasn’t expecting that kind of story from Hoda, but it’s exactly what makes their conversations so engaging and real.
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“Yes! Absolutely! One of my dearest friends and her husband were there. He was barbecuing, holding up a paper plate to cover himself, and we were all screaming like kids again,” Hoda said with a laugh, gesturing with her cue cards to illustrate the scene. It’s moments like these that remind us to embrace the joy in life, no matter how unconventional they might be.
“So, let me get this straight. Your husband is on the grill, and you and the kids are splashing around like carefree mermaids?” Sheinelle asked, clearly amused by the image. She then admitted that she’s never gone skinny-dipping in her life, prompting Hoda to explain why she decided to take the plunge.
“I told my kids, ‘This is our day. Let’s make it unforgettable.’ The towels were right there, and we were running in and out of the water, screaming the whole time. It was pure joy,” Hoda explained, her voice filled with nostalgia. As the author of Hope Is a Rainbow, she knows the importance of creating joyful memories with her family.
“Just tell them there’s a time and a place,” Sheinelle joked, adding, “You’re such a good mom.” It’s moments like these that remind us all to let loose and have fun, even if it means doing something a little out of the ordinary.
Hoda’s Summer Moves
Hoda has been enjoying her summer to the fullest, and that includes making some big changes with her family. Earlier this month, she and her daughters moved out of their old home and into a new one. It’s a huge step, and Hoda is embracing it wholeheartedly.
“I was sitting at my desk this morning, where I sit every single morning. I light a candle, I have my journal, I do my stuff. And I thought to myself, ‘This is the last Monday I’ll be sitting at this desk,’ because we’re moving this week,” Hoda shared with cohost Jenna Bush Hager during a Today episode on June 3. The emotional moment was palpable as she reflected on the memories made in her old home.
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She raised Haley, 7, and Hope, 5, in that house, and leaving it behind wasn’t easy. “I remember them trying to crawl up the stairs and now, how they race up and down. I remember the first time we brought them home and carried them up those stairs in their car seats. It’s like you want to hold onto those moments, but you also know it’s time to let go,” she said, her voice filled with emotion.
Hoda told Today viewers that her new home is located somewhere in the NYC area. “The girls are excited, even though Haley was a little sad because she’s already made some close friends in school,” an insider shared with Closer in March. “Hope is only 4, so she’s ready for the adventure.” It’s a new chapter for the Kotb family, and it’s clear they’re ready to make the most of it.
