Listen, we all know that babies usually start with the basics when it comes to their first words—“mama,” “dada,” or maybe even the name of their favorite toy. But for Haley Joy Kotb, the daughter of beloved TV personality Hoda Kotb, her first word was a little more unexpected. In a recent conversation with People, Hoda shared that her daughter’s first word was none other than “Bob.” Now, who is Bob? Hoda herself isn’t entirely sure. “Every time she said it, we’d just burst out laughing and ask, ‘Who is Bob?’” Hoda joked. “I think it might’ve been a mix-up between ‘bottle’ and something else, but hey, who knows? That’s the magic of toddler talk!”
Now, don’t get me wrong, Haley Joy isn’t just sticking with "Bob." The one-year-old is picking up new words every day, just like any other curious toddler. Hoda says her daughter has already mastered the classics, like “mama” and “dada,” which is a pretty big deal for any parent. But here’s the fun part: Hoda wasn’t even around when Haley learned to say “mama.” That honor went to Hoda’s mom, who taught Haley while Hoda was covering the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. “She sent me a video of Haley saying ‘mama,’” Hoda recalled with a laugh. “For a moment, I thought Haley might’ve thought ‘mama’ was my phone, but hey, she’s learning, and that’s what counts.”
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Haley Joy's First Birthday and Hoda's Emotional Journey
Haley Joy Kotb was born on February 14, 2017, and she recently celebrated her first birthday. Of course, every parent wants to be there for such a monumental moment, but life sometimes has other plans. Hoda was in South Korea at the time, covering the 2018 Winter Olympics for Today. Despite the distance, Hoda made sure they celebrated early. “We celebrated Haley’s birthday before I left. It wasn’t perfect, but it was filled with love,” Hoda shared on Instagram. “I’m missing my little Valentine in South Korea, but I know she’s surrounded by so much love.”
Hoda’s journey into motherhood has been nothing short of heartwarming. Since adopting Haley in February 2017, Hoda has been completely open about the joys and challenges of being a mom. One of the most touching ways she’s expressed her love for her daughter is through her children’s book, I’ve Loved You Since Forever. The book is a poetic tribute to the timeless bond between a parent and child. “Before Haley came into my life, I thought work was everything. But then she arrived, and everything changed,” Hoda explained. “I wrote this book while waiting and hoping for her. I knew she was out there somewhere, and we were meant to find each other. That’s the kind of love that lasts forever.”
Hoda Kotb's Reflections on Motherhood
Hoda has always been candid about her life, and her experience as a mom is no exception. In interviews, she’s often talked about how becoming a mother has shifted her perspective on what truly matters in life. “I used to think that work was the most important thing in the world. I just did,” Hoda confessed. “But then Haley came along, and everything changed. When I was waiting for her, I wrote down, ‘I’ve loved you since forever.’ It was my way of expressing the love I felt even before she was here. Sometimes, all you can do is hope, dream, and wait—and then, she arrived. She’s the best thing that’s ever happened to me.”
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