“This kid loves ball 😂,” Brittany Mahomes declared about her son Bronze’s enthusiasm for basketball back in March. Little did she know that same passion would soon extend to the small screen during mealtime, creating a parenting challenge that even a Super Bowl-winning quarterback couldn’t easily solve.

In an Instagram story shared on 29th July, Brittany Mahomes, wife of NFL star Patrick Mahomes, opened about a “bad habit” they inadvertently started with their 20-month-old son, Bronze, during their European getaway. “We started letting him watch TV while eating literally just to keep him chill and not throw fits in public,” she confessed. The tactic worked like a charm, with Bronze contentedly munching away in restaurants from Portugal to Switzerland.

Their family adventure took them across picturesque destinations, including sun-soaked Portugal, the beaches of Marbella, Spain, and even a romantic date night at a Dolce & Gabbana restaurant in Milan. But as any parent knows, traveling with toddlers can be a game of constant adjustments.

Now back home, the Mahomes are facing an unexpected fourth down situation. “Well now have been trying to break this now that we are home but he is legit will not eat a single thing unless he gets a show,” Brittany explained. In a move that shows even celebrity parents need a little help sometimes, she turned to her 2 million Instagram followers, pleading, “So I need secrets to break this and get him to eat.”

This parenting play comes at an interesting time for the Mahomes family. Brittany recently shared that she’s expecting their third child, another girl, revealing that this pregnancy “has been the hardest on me… sickness, exhaustion and now skin!” It’s clear that even as they navigate the challenges of raising Bronze and his big sister Sterling, the Mahomes are preparing for their family to grow.

Tackling tantrums and touchdowns

While Patrick Mahomes is known for his cool demeanor on the field, he’s equally composed when it comes to parenting challenges. During their vacation, Brittany captured a moment of Patrick in full “dad mode,” calmly sipping a beer while Bronze had a meltdown on the sidewalk. “From one dad job to the next dad job,” she quipped as per US Magazine.

This glimpse into their family life shows that even for the “First Family of Football,” parenting is a constant game of adjustments. Patrick has been open about the support Brittany provides, calling her a “Hall of Fame mom and a Hall of Fame wife” in a recent podcast appearance.

The family’s day-to-day life isn’t all glamour and touchdowns. Sometimes, it’s as simple as “Doughnuts and Bluey with dad,” as Brittany shared in another heartwarming post back in May. A photo captured by Brittany showed Patrick and Bronze snuggled up, intently watching the popular kids’ show Bluey, proving that even NFL stars aren’t immune to the charms of animated Australian cattle dogs.

Bronze’s love for sports seems to run deep. Brittany previously shared a video of him squealing with excitement while watching a basketball game, throwing his arms up enthusiastically. “You give him any type of ball and he will have the time of his life,” she said in an exclusive interview with SheKnows, hinting at a possible future athlete in the making.

As the Mahomes continue to navigate the ups and downs of parenting in the public eye, their openness creates a touchpoint of relatability for fans. From TV habits to tantrums, they’re showing that when it comes to raising kids, we’re all playing on the same field – superstar status or not.