Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl-winning quarterback, has always been known for his exceptional skills on the football field. But beyond the spotlight, his most cherished role is being a dad.

Over the years, Mahomes has shared glimpses into his heartwarming family journey, one filled with love, growth, and the joys of fatherhood. Let’s take a closer look at how his family has grown from the birth of his daughter Sterling to the arrival of his son, Bronze.

On February 20, 2021, Patrick Mahomes and his childhood sweetheart, Brittany Matthews, experienced a life-changing moment when they welcomed their first child into the world: daughter Sterling Skye Mahomes.

The couple shared the joyous news with the world via Instagram, a post that touched the hearts of fans everywhere. This moment was extra special, coming just months after Patrick had proposed to Brittany at the Kansas City Chiefs stadium, a proposal that Brittany proudly documented on social media.

Their happiness didn’t stop there. Just two years later, their family expanded again, and on November 28, 2022, Patrick and Brittany welcomed their second child, a son named Patrick “Bronze” Lavon Mahomes III. The announcement was made through a heartfelt Instagram post, and once again, fans shared in the excitement of the growing Mahomes family.

Becoming a father was a transformative experience for Patrick, and he couldn’t have been more thrilled to embrace fatherhood. After Sterling’s birth, he expressed to People that he was excited to be a “girl dad,” and promised to learn how to get better at fixing her hair—an adorable testament to his new role as a hands-on parent. But even with the immense responsibility of leading an NFL team, Patrick realized that nothing compares to the responsibility of being a father. As an athlete who is constantly balancing the demands of his career with his personal life, Mahomes admitted that the challenge of work-life balance became even more complicated when his second child arrived right before a critical game against the Cincinnati Bengals during the 2022 season, as reported by ESPN. Yet, despite the pressure, Patrick was determined to be present for the birth of his son, and his growing family was clearly his top priority.

For Patrick, the naming of his son was a deeply personal and sentimental decision. He had been planning his son’s name since he was just five years old, and as a tribute to his daughter’s metal-inspired name, he decided on “Bronze” instead of the more common “Trey” used for third-generation children. This unique choice added an extra layer of meaning to his son’s name, symbolizing both his individuality and the deep connection between the Mahomes siblings.

Through all the highs and lows of his NFL career, Patrick Mahomes has embraced the role of father with open arms, showing his fans that his family is just as important as his achievements on the field. From his sweet moments with Sterling to the excitement surrounding the birth of Bronze, Patrick and Brittany’s growing family is proof that the best moments in life aren’t always captured in the headlines, but in the simple, loving moments shared at home. Fans everywhere will continue to watch with admiration as the Mahomes family embarks on this beautiful journey together.