‘Today’ hosts Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager explain what ‘we’ll see’ means in a mother’s secret language
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager, the two beloved hosts of the ‘Today’ show share what “we’ll see” means in a mother's world.
Kotb and Hager, the incredible duo on-screen and off-screen, never fail to amaze their audience with witty banter and hilarious topics.
Once again, the pair made a stunning revelation on-air, highlighting that mothers have a secret language of their own.
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share mom’s secret language
On the ‘Today with Hoda & Jenna’ segment, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager shared insights into the secret language that mothers apparently share.
Kotb delved into Kim Kardashian's recent Instagram post. Quoting the reality star, Kotb said, "No one lies more than a mom who says 'we'll see' because we ain't seeing nothin.'"
According to Kotb, when mothers utter the phrase "We'll see", it's actually a diplomatic way of hoping their children will forget whatever request they made.
Hager chimed in, clarifying that "'We'll see' is an absolute no." She humorously added, “Let’s just translate for the kids watching with their parents.”
"'We'll see' means you're not getting the toy. Not ice cream. It's not happening later," Kotb emphasized, while Hager elaborated with a specific example involving her 4-year-old son, Hal.
Hager said, “Never!” explaining Hal’s example. “'Can we have a cookie?’ We’ll see Hal.”
She playfully mentioned how Hal, with a knack for manipulation, skillfully uses the phrase against her.
Hager humorously remarks, "You know how [Hal] gaslights me all the time?"
She goes on to share a charming yet cunning episode involving her 4-year-old son.
Hager’s favorite book revolves around a mother's love for her son. But, as she recounts with a laugh, Hal cleverly insisted, "Daddy's gonna read this one" the previous night.
She continues to recite Hal's words, adding a playful touch, "'No, this is my special book with ... Daddy.'"
"That's hilarious!" Kotb laughs in response.
Hager then playfully addresses her son, saying, "But here's the deal, Guess what? 'We'll see' is my way to get back at you, little buddy."
She gazes directly into the camera, as if staring directly into Hal's mischievous eyes.
Changing the tone, Hager adds a nugget of wisdom, "And I will say, if you get a 'maybe,' things are looking up."
"A 'maybe' is probably a yes," Kotb suggests.
Hager concedes with a smile, "A 'maybe' is half and half. It's really just a 'maybe.'"
"Yeah, a 'maybe' is a 'maybe.' But you might win," Kotb concludes, capturing the nuanced and often humorous language of parenting.
Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager share what it’s like to cry in front of their children
In a poignant moment on ‘Today’, Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager shared their emotional experiences, shedding light on the complexity of crying in front of their children.
Kotb remarked, "Crying in front of your kids is an interesting thing," revealing that her tears were prompted by fulfilling Christmas wishes in an "adopt a family" program.
Touched by the poignant requests for basic necessities from children, she conveyed, "Reading some of these lists that kids wanted — it was so jarring to me."
Hager, meanwhile, shared her emotional response to the family comedy movie 'The Family Switch', noting that her daughter Mila urged her to stop crying, saying, "Enough, mom. This is sweet but not a tearjerker. You need some help."
