Christmas is around the corner, which usually means decorations, cozy vibes, and maybe a few new toys or gifts lying around the house. But for Patrick Mahomes’ stepmother, Trisha Mahomes, the festive mood appears to have taken a sharp turn into pure chaos. Just a few hours ago, Trisha took to her Instagram handle and shared a picture that pretty much explained everything.

At face value, the image is simple: stuffing from what looks like a destroyed pillow or toy scattered all over the floor, with a kind of mess that doesn’t happen slowly. It happens in five minutes when someone, or more likely, some dogs, decides to choose violence. And that’s exactly why Trisha summed up her frustration in one blunt sentence and jokingly wrote:

“I’m going to start spanking them! I’m tired of this gentle parenting crap!”

Now, Trisha didn’t explicitly clarify who she was talking about. And given that the Kansas City Chiefs‘ quarterback’s stepmom tends to keep her personal life fairly private, the question naturally pops up: kids or something else? But this is where the context does a lot of the heavy lifting. Nothing about the post suggests she’s actually talking about disciplining children.

Instead, it reads far more like exaggerated, internet-aware humor aimed at pets, almost certainly dogs, who just went on a destruction spree while nobody was watching. That assumption isn’t coming out of nowhere either. Trisha’s Instagram feed is packed with dog content, including reels featuring her four puppies alongside family snaps. So when you pair that history with a floor covered in stuffing, the culprit feels pretty obvious.

The timing also matters. Just a few weeks ago, Trisha shared a reel showing off her Christmas decorations, proudly captioning it, “New obsession I’ve been working on. My first one. I’d be lying if I tell you it’s ALL for my grandkids! 😂.” The holiday setup was clearly something she was excited about.

Fast forward to her latest IG story, and the contrast couldn’t be sharper. Look closely at the image, and the holiday clues are everywhere: A gingerbread-house-style decoration by the wall, a wrapped gift peeking from the side, and a festive doormat near the door. This isn’t a random, messy day. It’s a full-on Christmas setup… just one that’s been absolutely wrecked.

And that’s really the heart of the post. It’s not anger, nor is it discipline. It’s holiday frustration, delivered with sarcasm. The kind that says: I tried to make this place festive, and my dogs had other plans. Which explains why Trisha Mahomes jokingly declared she’s officially done with “gentle parenting,” at least until the next cleanup.

And while Trisha’s lighthearted post offered a rare glimpse into the Mahomes family’s holiday chaos, it sits in sharp contrast to the much heavier moment the Mahomes family recently faced. While Trisha was dealing with torn pillows and holiday messes, Patrick Mahomes himself was navigating something far more serious: A torn ACL. And as the quarterback began the long road ahead, it was his mother, Randi Mahomes, who stepped in with a heartfelt message, as the Chiefs suffered a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.

Randi Mahomes shares a public message for son Patrick

Since 2015, the playoffs have felt less like a goal for the Chiefs and more like a yearly appointment. Nine straight AFC West titles. Three Super Bowl wins. January football at Arrowhead became routine, especially once Patrick Mahomes took over under center. That’s why what happened Sunday hit a little harder than usual. For the first time in his career, Mahomes is officially set to miss the playoffs, while also suffering a torn ACL.

And almost immediately after the news broke, his mom, Randi Mahomes, reacted on social media. She didn’t write a long message or try to explain the moment. Just two simple emojis “❤️🙏.” Short, quiet, but heavy. A mother’s response that said everything without actually saying anything, as Chiefs Kingdom began processing what this injury really means.

Mahomes went down just after the two-minute warning, taking a hard hit that caused his knee to bend awkwardly. Before leaving the game, he went 16-of-28 for 189 yards, threw one interception, and added a rushing touchdown, along with 15 yards on the ground. It was already a frustrating night, made worse by five sacks that completely disrupted the offense.

With Mahomes sidelined, Gardner Minshew was forced into action, and the reality of the situation set in quickly. A late interception sealed the three-point loss and officially eliminated the Chiefs from playoff contention, even with the team still close enough to at least think about a long field goal attempt.

Now, Mahomes is done for the regular season. And while the offseason will bring questions about what comes next for Kansas City, the immediate focus is simpler: Recovery, rehab, and getting back stronger.