Patrick Mahomes’ girl gives cupcakes to the garbage man every week until Patrick secretly follows and understands why
There is a special kind of magic that happens in quiet neighborhoods early in the morning. The streets are calm, the birds are just beginning their songs, and the sun peeks over rooftops, casting gentle rays of light. In one such Kansas City suburb, that spellbinding morning hush was broken each week by the familiar rumble of a bright green garbage truck. For most people, trash day was a mundane routine—roll the bins to the curb, rush off to work, and pay little attention to the sanitation workers who clear away the week’s refuse. But for Sterling Skye Mahomes, the young daughter of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany, garbage day became her favorite part of the week.
Sterling, only a few years old, possessed an infectious excitement that lit up her entire home. Every Wednesday night, she reminded her mother to bake a fresh batch of mini cupcakes, carefully topped with colored frosting and sprinkles. By Thursday morning, she was at the window in her pajamas, nose pressed against the glass, impatiently waiting for the low growl of the garbage truck engine. Her routine was as consistent as her father’s pre-game rituals: the moment she heard the vehicle round the corner, she dashed outside—sometimes with help from her mom—balancing the box of cupcakes in her tiny arms. And every week, an appreciative garbage man named David hopped down from the driver’s seat to greet her with a friendly wave and a beaming smile.
Thursday after Thursday, David would pull up to the Mahomes’ driveway, gently setting the brakes on the towering garbage truck. Sterling would stand on the driveway, all of three feet tall, offering a cupcake with a toothy grin and an excited wiggle. David received the weekly treat with genuine gratitude; he would often pat Sterling on the head or crouch down to say, “Thank you, sweet girl,” before heading off to continue his route.
Sometimes, Brittany would come out with a cup of coffee in hand to chat for a few moments, asking about David’s family and sharing a quick update on Sterling. Meanwhile, Sterling buzzed happily around them, occasionally pointing to the truck’s massive tires or waving goodbye as if sending a dear friend on a long journey. Nobody questioned Sterling’s routine too deeply at first. Brittany found it charming, David loved the thoughtful gesture, and the neighbors thought it was adorable to see a local celebrity’s daughter and a friendly neighborhood worker forming such a sweet bond.
Though he was often immersed in his NFL schedule—attending early-morning workouts, strategizing with coaches, and traveling for away games—Patrick Mahomes couldn’t help but notice the stories Brittany shared at dinnertime. She would mention Sterling’s excitement about “cupcake time,” how she always insisted the decorations be perfect, and how David the garbage man was so grateful each week.
On more than one occasion, Patrick tried to piece together the little details. He’d heard about David in passing—Sterling referred to him as “Mr. David” whenever she was in a particularly talkative mood—but he was only half-listening between phone calls with coaches or reviewing game tape. Still, something about the weekly tradition struck him as interesting. He admired that his daughter, so young, would show kindness without being prompted by grown-ups. But Patrick also felt a pang of curiosity: Why cupcakes for the garbage man? If she just wanted to be nice, there were plenty of neighbors or local friends around. Something about David’s arrival ignited pure glee in Sterling that Patrick wanted to understand better.
As the weeks passed, Patrick found himself more and more intrigued. He had a busy schedule—especially during the season—but he decided that the next time he was home on a Thursday morning, he would watch from the sidelines. He wanted to see, firsthand, how and why this simple exchange meant so much to his daughter.
Finally, a free Thursday arrived. Patrick, home after a Sunday game and a short week of practice, woke early. From the bedroom window, he quietly observed Brittany helping Sterling place sprinkles on a fresh batch of vanilla cupcakes. The clock ticked closer to the usual time when the truck rumbled through the neighborhood. Sterling, eyes sparkling, slipped on her little sneakers, balancing the pastry box in her small hands.
Making sure to remain unnoticed, Patrick followed at a distance. He could see Sterling standing at the curb, that same earnest look on her face, scanning the street for the garbage truck. Within minutes, David arrived as usual. The truck’s lights flashed; the hissing of the brakes pierced the stillness.
Patrick ducked behind the front door, peering through a narrow window. Brittany lingered nearby, but it was Sterling who took the lead. Carefully, she opened the pastry box and extracted a single cupcake with extra pink frosting—her favorite color. David hopped down and walked over to Sterling, who stretched her arm up as high as she could to offer him the treat. In that moment, Patrick’s curiosity met the pure innocence of his daughter’s actions.
David knelt, a broad smile lighting up his face. It wasn’t the forced, polite smile people reserve for an obligation; it was the genuine, heart-in-the-eyes gratitude of someone who felt seen and appreciated. He thanked Sterling, then glanced inside the box. Patrick couldn’t hear the exchange from his vantage point, but it looked like David was asking if it was okay to share the other cupcakes with his coworkers. Sterling nodded vigorously. Brittany then stepped forward, handing David a small to-go cup of coffee she had brewed just minutes before. They chatted for a moment—maybe about football, maybe about David’s kids—and laughed together. Patrick observed the comfortable warmth in their interaction: no starstruck tension, just real connection.
After David climbed back into his truck, Patrick watched Sterling and Brittany share a quick hug before they headed back into the house. His daughter looked as if she had just come back from the world’s greatest adventure, prattling on excitedly about how “Mr. David liked the pink frosting best today.” In that moment, Patrick realized he had almost missed something precious because of his busy life. The weekly cupcake tradition was more than a kind gesture—it was the spark of a genuine friendship.
Later, Patrick gently asked Sterling, “Why do you give Mr. David cupcakes each week?” She looked at her dad with big, curious eyes, as if the answer was obvious. “He takes our trash to help us,” she said simply, shrugging with toddler frankness. “He’s my friend and he waves at me. I wanted to wave back, but with cupcakes.”
The straightforward explanation disarmed Patrick. In his world—one of high-stakes games, massive stadiums, and millions of eyes watching—he was used to bigger gestures, bigger productions, and public recognition. Yet here was his daughter, unburdened by the complexities of adult life, reminding him of something essential: Kindness doesn’t require an audience or a massive platform. It just requires a little heart.
The following week, Patrick made it a point to be there, not as a secret observer, but as a participant. He woke Sterling early and helped her place the cupcakes on a decorative plate. He walked out with her to the curb, greeting David with an outstretched hand. The quarterback and the garbage man exchanged a firm handshake. There was no fanfare, no camera crews—just father and daughter, a man doing an honest day’s work, and a mutual respect.
“You’ve made my daughter really happy,” Patrick told David. “Thank you for always being so kind to her.”
David, clearly humbled, responded, “No, thank you. I never expected cupcakes and coffee would brighten my day the way it does. I appreciate you all so much.”
From that day on, Patrick and Brittany occasionally joined Sterling during her cupcake handoff. Sometimes, they included notes of thanks or drawings made by Sterling. In response, David would bring small tokens of gratitude: a sticker from the local sanitation company for Sterling’s sticker book, a pack of crayons, or a note reading simply, Thank you for being the sweetest part of my week. Neighbors began to notice how the once unremarkable trash day had transformed into a highlight for the entire street. Word spread about “the Mahomes family’s kind gesture,” but Patrick was quick to remind people that the real story wasn’t about him—it was about Sterling’s heartfelt desire to make someone smile.
The tale of the Mahomes household’s cupcake tradition serves as a poignant reminder that big hearts can reside in small bodies. Sterling’s unfiltered kindness set an example for everyone who witnessed it. Patrick, the star NFL quarterback famed for his rocket arm and playoff heroics, learned that the most meaningful victories in life aren’t always earned on the field. Sometimes they unfold in the quiet of a suburban street, during a moment of simple connection between a child and a hardworking neighbor.
Indeed, it wasn’t the grandeur of a championship ring or the glittering lights of a national spotlight that enriched David’s day—it was a mini cupcake and a friendly smile from a little girl who saw him not just as “the garbage man,” but as a friend.
Today, if you drive through that Kansas City suburb on a Thursday morning, you might catch a glimpse of a bright green truck idling outside the Mahomes residence. You might see a curly-haired toddler reaching up with a cupcake in her outstretched hand, while her father—arguably one of the NFL’s biggest stars—stands close by wearing a proud grin. It’s a simple sight, but profound in the lessons it teaches: appreciation, community, and the humble power of a cupcake offered in friendship.
In a world that sometimes feels overrun by headlines of conflict or division, stories like this remind us that genuine connections can thrive in the everyday routines we often overlook. From the biggest of stadiums to the quietest of neighborhoods, acts of love and gratitude can bridge any gap. And sometimes, it takes a child’s perspective to show us how easy—and how beautiful—it can be.
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March 2012: Patrick & Brittany Mahomes Become High School Sweethearts
Patrick and Brittany Mahomes started dating while they attended Whitehouse High School in Whitehouse, TX which makes them high school sweethearts! During an appearance on the TODAY show, Patrick talked about the beginning of their relationship. “I think at that point we had been dating for a couple months,” he said before admitting he was “just a normal teenage kid showing up at the family dinner.”
May 2013: Patrick & Brittany Go To Prom
The cute teens were still going strong a year later because they went to prom together! Patrick posted a pic on Instagram the day they were set to go and it perfectly captured the early 2010s (i.e. collage instead of carousel pictures). He wrote, ”
Best prom date a guy could ask for,” in his caption and I think we can agree they both felt that way.
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2013-2014: Patrick & Brittany Enter A Long Distance Relationship
Interestingly enough, Brittany went to college at the University of Texas at Tyler (via University of Texas at Tyler) while Patrick played football at Texas Tech University (via NCAA). It seems they were committed to stay together no matter what!
February 2, 2020: Brittany Supports Patrick After His Super Bowl Win
After Patrick was drafted to the Kansas City Chiefs in 2017 (via Chiefs), the team won the Super Bowl in 2020 (via PEOPLE). They played against the San Francisco 49ers where the final scores were 31-20.
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September 2, 2020: Patrick Proposes To Brittany
Later that year, Patrick and Brittany got engaged! PEOPLE managed to grab the cute BTS screenshots of the special moments shared on the couple’s individual Instagram stories and I think I’ve found the perfect ring replacement to send to my fiancé. JK!
September 29, 2020: Patrick & Brittany Announce Their First Pregnancy
The couple surprised everyone with their pregnancy announcement towards the end of September 2020 with Brittany writing, “Mom & Dad, taking a small detour to the wedding❤️,” on Instagram. The couple looked cute as Brittany held her sonogram picture and Patrick held her tiny baby bump.
Patrick’s pale pink shirt may have been a nod to their baby’s gender because their daughter was born a few months later!
February 20, 2021: Patrick & Brittany Welcome Their Baby
Patrick & Brittany’s daughter, Sterling Skye Mahomes, was born February 20, 2021. Not only did Brittany share the news of her birth on Instagram, but Patrick also shared the same picture on his page. Though they didn’t show baby Sterling’s face, they shared she weighed 6 lbs, 11 oz.
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March 20, 2021: Patrick & Brittany Share The First Photo Of Sterling
The closest baby reveal fans of Patrick & Brittany received is one where the NFL star held her in an adorable pic the month after Sterling was born. He posted it on Instagram to seemingly celebrate her being alive for a full month and it was a sweet gesture.
May 9, 2021: Brittany Gets Excited For Her First Mother’s Day
On Mother’s Day in 2021, Brittany expressed her excitement about celebrating the holiday as a new mom. PEOPLE reports she wrote on Instagram, “Dear Sterling, thank you for making me a mommy and being the biggest blessing EVER, Mommy & Daddy love you more than you will ever understand.”
June 20, 2021: Brittany Celebrates Patrick’s First Father’s Day
Brittany also made sure Patrick was celebrated on Father’s Day by sharing the cutest carousel of pictures featuring their family on Instagram. “Happy 1st Fathers Day!!! We love you❤️,” she wrote. Fans were able to see Sterling’s full face in most of the pictures and it’s clear that she felt content in her dad’s arms.
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March 12, 2022: Patrick & Brittany Make It Down The Aisle
Despite their baby detour, Patrick & Brittany got married in March 2022. They got married in Maui, HI and made sure little Sterling had a role as flower girl in their wedding (via PEOPLE). Brittany wasn’t shy about posting candid moments from the couple’s big day and seemed thrill to have their daughter there! “Having your daughter apart of your wedding, just hits different🥺💕 I love you sister girl💖,” she wrote.
March 2022: Patrick & Brittany Enjoyed A Romantic Honeymoon
The couple celebrated a romantic honeymoon in St. Barts (via PEOPLE) and enjoyed time in nature. Brittany concluded they had “a perfect honeymoon” on her Instagram stories which seems like it was true!
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May 29, 2022: Patrick & Brittany Announce They’re Expecting Again
The couple enjoyed being parents so much they made another surprise pregnancy announcement with baby Sterling’s help on May 29, 2022. Patrick wrote, “Round 2! 🤍” on Instagram and was met with congratulatory messages from fans! Sterling even held a sign that read, “Big sister duties coming soon.”
June 26, 2022: Patrick & Brittany Reveal Baby No. 2’s Gender
The couple were riding the high of preparing for their second baby because they couldn’t wait to reveal the gender to PEOPLE. They both wore the cutest blue hoodies that said, “Baby Mahomes, boy or girl” with ‘boy’ circled in blue. Even Baby Sterling was all smiles in the first photo.
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August 31, 2022: Brittany Celebrates Her Birthday With Patrick & Sterling
The couple then celebrated Brittany’s 27th birthday which she documented on Instagram. She wore a cute navy blue set that complemented her baby bump while Patrick kept it cool and casual in a Fendi t-shirt, dark blue jeans, and sneakers. “Cheers to 27✨,” Brittany wrote.
November 28, 2022: Patrick & Brittany Welcome Their Second Child
Shortly after Thanksgiving, Patrick & Brittany gave birth to their son, “Patrick ‘Bronze’ Lavon Mahomes III” who weighed “7lbs 8oz,” according to the athlete’s Instagram caption. Similar to Sterling’s birth announcement, the couple didn’t show little Patrick’s face, just his feet in the cutest onesie I’ve ever seen. A diamond bracelet or necklace with their son’s nickname was also placed right under his little body.
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January 11, 2023: Patrick Becomes Co-Owner Of Women’s Soccer Team With Brittany
This is one couple who isn’t afraid of doing business together because Patrick joined Brittany as the co-owner of Kansas City Currents! He shared the following message on Instagram, “I am thankful for the chance to join @brittanylynne as part of the Kansas City Current’s ownership team. She and the Longs have done an incredible job building a world-class organization and I am excited to join another championship-caliber club as it continues to make history.”
January 29, 2023: Brittany Supports Patrick’s Return To The Super Bowl
Brittany didn’t waste time supporting Patrick heading back to the Super Bowl with the Chiefs again and brought along Sterling. She shared the cutest BTS video of Patrick running over to give them both a kiss before heading back on the field. She wrote, “So. Dang. Proud. OF YOUUUU❤️” as her caption.
February 9, 2023: Patrick Praises Brittany In His NFL MVP Speech
PEOPLE got the inside scoop on Patrick’s MVP speech and he had nothing but kind words for his wife. “To my wife Brittany, my baby girl Sterling and my son Bronze, this crazy life that we are living means nothing without y’all, keeping me balanced, and making me appreciate every single day. No matter how I feel coming home, y’all bring me joy and make me appreciate the time that I get to spend with y’all. Thank you for always being there for me, through my good times and my bad. Love y’all,” he said.
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February 12, 2023: Patrick and Brittany celebrate his Super Bowl win
When Patrick and the Chiefs won the Super Bowl in 2023, Brittany made it known she continues to be his biggest supporter. She wasn’t shy about heading to Instagram to let the world know just how proud she was of him. PEOPLE reports she screamed, “He did it,” without hesitation.
May 1, 2023: Patrick and Brittany attend the Met Gala
The coupled attend 2023’s Met Gala together in classic looks that showed they know how to dress to impress. The only thing that wasn’t traditional about Brittany’s look were here sky high metallic heels and sequin bardot neckline.
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February 11, 2024: Brittany and Patrick celebrate his 2024 Super Bowl win
It shouldn’t come as a surprise, but Brittany was front and center when Patrick, along with the Chiefs, won this year’s Super Bowl. PEOPLE reports she made sure to carry their kids onto the field to see their dad before the game kicked off, making everyone swoon with admiration.
And when she posted the stylish photo of them holding Patrick’s MVP trophy, it made me understand why being a WAG wife may not be such a bad thing.
Brittany brought Sterling and Bronze onto the field before Patrick’s fourth Super Bowl game and the couple celebrated together after the quarterback led his team to victory. When Patrick accepted the MVP trophy, his third in total, he expressed his gratitude for Brittany and their kids.
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July 12, 2024: Baby No. 3 Is On The Way
Baby No. 3 is officially on the way as the couple have announced their family is getting bigger. Brittany and Patrick look closer than even in this carousel, making me thinking have three kids isn’t so bad! “Family of 5 coming soon🥹 blessings on blessings🙏🏻🤍,” says Brittany’s caption.
September 8, 2024 Patrick & Brittany Mahomes Attend The US Open With Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce
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October 28, 2024: Patrick & Brittany Step Out At Charity Gala
The couple stepped out on the red carpet for their 15 and Mahomes Foundation Gala in honor of their charity. They couldn’t stop smiling in these pictures from the charity’s Instagram story — and I can see why! Aside from the fact they’re getting ready to welcome their third child, they genuinely looked excited to be celebrating their charity.
October 31, 2024: Patrick & Brittany Celebrate Halloween With Their Kids
Patrick & Brittany Mahomes had the best family Halloween costumes this year! They shared a super cute photo of them posed with their kids and let’s just say the Mahomes zoo was open for business. Patrick took on the role as a zookeeper while Brittany donned a mommy kangaroo costume that featured a joey in her pouch. It was a cute nod to their growing family, but we can’t forget about Sterling and Bronze! Sterling wore a pretty pink flamingo costume while Bronze looked precious as a little lion.
There’s no way the Mahomes can get any cuter!
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November 4, 2024 — Brittany Celebrates Patrick’s 8th Chiefs Win Of The Season
Brittany reported for WAG duties at the Chiefs vs. Buccaneers game on Monday, November 4, 2024 — and cheered alongside her BFF Taylor Swift throughout the game! This TikTok shows the two celebrating one of Patrick’s touchdown passes, but it appears Brittany quickly realizes and tells Taylor that “Patrick’s hurt.” Luckily, it seems Pat was fine after all, but it can be scary business being a WAG!
Meanwhile, Brittany posted a video later of their daughter, Sterling, sharing her own football commentary. PEOPLE reported that in an Instagram story, Brittany asks Sterling, “What’s so rude?” Sterling then responds, “If they take the ball from daddy and score a touchdown by theirselves, that means they’re so rude.” Clearly the Chiefs love — and loyalty — runs deep in this family! 😂
Injuries aside and interesting football takes aside (I’m looking at you, Sterling!), Brittany posted to Instagram, celebrating Patrick’s big win. As the only team left with an undefeated record in the NFL this year, her caption is incredibly appropriate: “8 & ZERO😎” We love to see these two winning together!
January 12, 2025 — Patrick And Brittany Are A Family Of Five Now!
Baby No. 3 is here and she’s already filling big shoes with her name; Golden Raye Mahomes (via PEOPLE). Similar to her siblings Sterling and Bronze, Golden received her own special arrival announcement post on Instagram. Patrick and Brittany shared a sweet picture of them holding her cute, tiny feet above a monogrammed wooden sign.
We can’t wait to see her precious face and know the couple will share more when they’re ready.
