You know Jenna Bush Hager from the Today show right? And her twin sister Barbara Bush is pretty awesome too. Well these two are always up to something interesting and they've got a new project that is all about family love and legacy. Let's dive into what Jenna and Barbara are working on and how their mom Laura Bush plays a big part in their story.
'I Loved You First': Jenna and Barbara Bush's New Children's Book is a Heartfelt Tribute to Family and Motherhood
Jenna and Barbara just released a brand new children's book called I Loved You First . It's a little different from their previous books in the "Sisters First" series. This time it's not just about sisterhood it's about the amazing love parents feel for their kids. The book explores the world through a child's eyes and it's super sweet.
But get this the book is not just for kids. Jenna and Barbara explained that it is also for parents. It’s about how becoming a mom or dad changes how you see your own parents. They realized just how much their own parents especially their mom Laura Bush loved them and gave to them. So I Loved You First is kind of a love letter to Laura Bush too for everything she taught them about love.
Barbara shared that their past books focused on their twin bond since they have always had each other. But now they are exploring other important relationships especially with their own children. Jenna has three kids Mila Poppy and Hal and Barbara has Cora and Edward. They wanted to write a book that parents could read to their kids every night to remind them how much they are loved. It's also a reminder for themselves to be present and enjoy watching their children grow up.
Honoring Family Bonds: How Laura Bush's Love Inspired Jenna and Barbara's Writing
The Bush twins really wanted to highlight the importance of family in this book. Jenna said one thing that happens when you become a parent is you finally get how much your own parents loved you. She and Barbara talked about this a lot and realized I Loved You First is a way to remember that and to show gratitude to Laura and George W. Bush for being such great parents.
Barbara mentioned that writing books together is kind of an excuse for them to spend quality time together. With kids and marriages life gets busy. Writing gives them a chance to travel work together and just enjoy being sisters again like they always have. Being twins means partnership is natural to them and it leads to amazing adventures in writing and in life!
Jenna Bush Hager's "Today" Show Adventures and Family Fun with Twin Barbara Co-Hosting
Speaking of Jenna and Barbara spending time together Barbara recently co-hosted "TODAY with Jenna & Friends" on NBC. That's Jenna's show that airs during the fourth hour of Today. It's a fun segment where Jenna chats with friends and guests about all sorts of topics.
During one episode a viewer asked a question about twin sisters and birthday parties and it really resonated with Jenna and Barbara. A young fan named Trish asked how to tell her twin sister Kacey she wanted her own themed birthday party for their 18th birthday instead of a joint one like they always had. Jenna and Barbara totally got it.
Turns out Jenna once had a party without telling Barbara when they were younger! Barbara joked that if Jenna had just told her she would have been supportive. Jenna's excuse was that Barbara was pregnant at the time and she didn't want to bother her with something "petty". But Barbara laughed and said "word gets out" especially since they have the same friends.
Barbara's advice to Trish was to just be honest with her sister say "I love you I'm thinking about having my own party I'd love for you to come and let's celebrate me." It was a funny and relatable moment between the twins on TV.
Family Fun Continues: Jenna's Husband Henry Hager Joins "Today" as Co-Host Too
Family time on "Today with Jenna & Friends" does not stop with Barbara. Jenna's husband Henry Hager also co-hosted the show for a couple of days. Jenna and Henry have been married for 17 years. She has said that one reason she knew Henry was "the one" is that she could be completely herself around him and he loved it.
With Hoda Kotb taking some time away from Today Jenna has had lots of guest co-hosts on her hour of the show including now her sister and her husband. It’s all about keeping it in the family!
Listing of Key Facts About Jenna and Barbara Bush and Laura Bush's Influence:
- New Children's Book: Jenna and Barbara Bush released "I Loved You First" a book celebrating parent-child love.
- Inspiration from Motherhood: The book is inspired by their experiences as mothers and their appreciation for their own mother Laura Bush.
- "Today with Jenna & Friends": Jenna Bush Hager hosts this segment of the Today show.
- Barbara Bush Co-Hosting: Barbara Bush joined Jenna as a co-host on "Today with Jenna & Friends".
- Henry Hager Co-Hosting: Jenna's husband Henry Hager also co-hosted "Today with Jenna & Friends".
- Family Focus: The Bush sisters emphasize the importance of family bonds and honoring their parents' legacy.
The Bush Family Legacy Continues: Jenna and Barbara Share Their Story of Love Family and Gratitude
Jenna and Barbara Bush are doing some amazing things from writing heartfelt books to sharing family moments on TV. They are clearly close sisters dedicated mothers and carrying on the values they learned from their parents especially Laura Bush. Whether they are talking about sisterhood motherhood or just funny family stories Jenna and Barbara Bush always bring warmth honesty and a touch of that Bush family charm. Keep an eye on these two they are sure to keep inspiring us with their projects and their focus on what truly matters: family and love.