Hoda Kotb She spends her first week away from… today Exactly as she said she would have a good time with her kids.

Kotb, 60, shared adorable snaps of herself dropping off her daughters Halle, 8, and Hope, 5, at school Via Instagram On Tuesday, January 14th. Let’s go!” she captioned the post, which included individual selfies with each of her girls.

The mogul continued to show her love today Show the family by staying warm in a Today with Hoda and Jenna Beanie during drop off. Meanwhile, Halle wore a beanie with the word “Joy” embroidered on it, while Hope’s winter hat had her name on it.

Kotb’s upload also included a clip of her shouting “I love you” and toasting with a thermos of coffee as her daughters headed to their school building. As Hope ran to catch up with her older sister, she could be heard shouting in the background, “Hobi, wait!”

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Hoda Kotb has often spoken about how her loved ones defined her life — especially her daughters, Halle and Hope. The former Today anchor became a mother when she adopted her young children in 2017 and 2019, respectively, with her then-partner Joel Schiffman. The duo got engaged after six years of dating in 2019 […]

Before sharing photos of herself leaving school, Kotb started her morning with an encouraging message to fans. “Good morning! Happy Tuesday – sometimes just doing something simple…is enough,” she captioned another Instagram share.

Qutb rushed to get there She takes her children to school Weeks ago Advertisement for her today exit In September 2024. “We went on our first day of school, and I had coffee and I had sneakers on [on]And I drove my kids to school like normal people,” the TV personality, who moved to the suburbs last year, shared on an episode of Hoda and Jenna at that time. “It was great.”

Kotb indicated her desire to spend more time with her children, whom she shares with her ex-fiancé Joel SchiffmanAs one of the main reasons behind her decision to leave today. “I had my kids late in life, and I thought they deserved a bigger piece of my time, my pie,” she explained on the NBC morning show while announcing her exit in September 2024. You have a limited amount of time. And so, with all that being said, this is the hardest thing in the world.

Haley and Hope joined their mother on the air last today episode On Friday, January 10th. In the second hour of the show, the family of three were surprised by Kermit the Frog, who performed one of their favorite songs, “Rainbow Connection.” Later Hoda and JennaHalle and Hope sat alongside family and friends in the live studio audience for the episode.

pole Last week in today It was filled with emotional reunions, heartfelt gifts and touching tributes. Celebrities like Simone Biles, Maria Shriver, Gayle King, Jimmy Fallonformer host Kathie Lee Gifford and Walker Hayes She stopped by on Kotb’s final day to celebrate her career-defining moment.

“I became who I am in this hour of this show, and you were with me every step of the way,” Kotb read from a letter she wrote to fans in a pre-recorded message. Video package On Friday Hoda and Jenna. “So, as I sit here today in my final moments on this last day of this chapter of my career, I want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for the trip of a lifetime. I love you.”

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In the last moments of Friday Hoda and Jenna In the episode, Kotb drives away from 30 Rockefeller Plaza with her children in her minivan. Cans and a “Just Repotted” sign were hung in the back of the car.

Monday, January 14, pole She celebrated her successor, Craig Melvinduring his first day Savannah Guthrie‘s today New coach by Write him a poem Which he read on the air.

“Craig! I’m moving forward, so bring your hand back. Hold the baton, your world will expand. The adventures are endless… People are so dear. Great memories await us year after year,” she wrote. “First day! You’re surrounded by love. Your team is kind.” Which you can only dream of. Savannah, Al and Carson are here! With partners like these, your path is clear from outside the arena to inside 30 Rock, they are watching the clock I root for you, great run XOXO, Hoda.