Tom Brady recently reflected on the past year while celebrating New Year's Eve with his children, admitting that 2024 did not go according to plan.
Despite the setbacks, the former NFL star focused on the positives, expressing gratitude for anyone and everyone who "influenced me along the way."
His remarks come amid his ex-wife Gisele Bundchenpregnancy for her boyfriend Joaquim Valente.
Insiders claim that Tom Brady has struggled to this day since he found out that the supermodel is pregnant.
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Tom Brady is thinking about 2024 as he rings in the New Year
Brady took to his Instagram account to reflect on 2024, admitting that the year didn't go the way he wanted it to.
In a series of snaps he shared alongside his note, Brady can be seen ringing in the year 2025 with his kids. Brady shares 17-year-old son Jack with ex-partner Bridget Moynahan, as well as son Benjamin and daughter Vivian with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen.
"I couldn't think of a better way to ring in the new year than with the loves of my life," the soccer star told his 15.1 million followers. "Thinking about last year and thinking about the year ahead, there's no better perspective than looking at these three and trying to get better for them every day and help guide them in any way we can."
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He added that he is "very grateful for the experiences, blessings, family, friends and everyone else who has influenced me along the way" and that he is "blessed to have joy and gratitude in my life."
"No year ever goes exactly the way we want, but when I think about 2024, I couldn't imagine anything better," Brady explained. "So many new experiences to share with amazing people, especially the three beautiful angels in these photos."
He then ended his lengthy note by wishing his followers a "happy, healthy 2025" and quoting one of his famous mantras: "The best is yet to come."
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The NFL star looked so happy with his kids
The seven-time Super Bowl winner was all smiles as he posed for his three children. At one point, he smiled cheerfully as he stood beside them with his arms wrapped around his youngest daughter.
Another photo shows the retired NFL legend in a golf cart with Vivian smiling for the camera. He also made sure to set up a beautiful golf course lined with palm trees and colorful sunset skies.
The photo carousel included a picture of Vivian making a heart shape with her hand while standing in a pool at a tropical destination.
The holidays definitely allowed Brady some quality time with his kids, especially after he showed off his ripped body while playing golf with Jack, which he said was "the perfect way to end the year."
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Tom Brady is reportedly struggling with dating again
The photos of the former athlete come just a month after a source said Daily Mail that Brady is struggling to this day since he found out that his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen is pregnant with her boyfriend Joaquim Valente.
"Tom would like to go out more, but he's busy and very focused on his first year as a commentator. It's easier to be single now," the insider said.
They continued: "At first everything burns. Her pregnancy, her time with Joaquim, she moves on. But then he snaps out of it and stays busy, knows his life is pretty good and takes care of the things he can" t control is waste of time."
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The source added: "He could complain, but what's the point? He made the best of his relationship with Gisele until it fell apart, now it's not his problem anymore. He'll be fine."
He was "stunned" by his ex-wife Gisele Bündchen's pregnancy
Brady married the former Victoria's Secret Angel in February 2009; however, the duo left their union in October 2022.
According to Page Sixthe source said he knew Bündchen and her Jiu-Jitsu trainer boyfriend were getting serious, but he "never imagined" she would get pregnant and have a child with him.
"Tom knew that things between Gisela and Joaquin were serious, but he never imagined that they would have a child together," an insider told the news outlet. "It just wasn't something that was on his radar. So when Gisele broke the news to him, he was stunned to say the least."
"At the end of the day, Tom's only focus is on his kids and his career. What Gisele decides to do with her life is none of his business," the source added.
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Bündchen is said to be several months pregnant, with an estimated due date of early this year.
Tom Brady is ready to welcome his children's half-brother
A source previously said Daily Mail that Brady was ready to accept Bündchen's child into his blended family, just as she had accepted his eldest son, Jack.
The insider went further and said that he is getting ready to accept that Valente will now be a part of his life, especially as Benjamin and Vivian have grown closer to him over time.
"By the time they started dating, she accepted and loved his son that he already had, so he will give the same respect to her future child," the source said. "At the end of the day, everyone is still family."
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