"Being a mother ain't no joke ": Deion Sanders proudly declares himself a Grandad in a heartwarming post celebrating Deiondra

Deion Sanders has his hands full these days. On the field, he’s a coach trying to rebuild a football program. Meanwhile, off the field, Coach Prime has recently embraced a new role: Grandad.

Sanders' daughter, Deiondra, gave birth to a baby boy, Que, on August 9. Taking to Instagram, the 57-year-old shared his excitement and heartfelt emotions about this new life chapter life with the caption,

“Okay, I’ve Accepted it! I am LIL BABY’S GRANDFATHER. Lawd That felt strange & I felt GREY(Er) than ever. I AM LIL BABY’S GRANDAD!... Deiondra just said, I AM! & to see @deiondrasanders Mothering a CHILD is awesome.

“Thank God she’s 34 and welcomed, accepted & prepared to be a MOTHER. I’m praying for all the young ladies that may have a child sooner than expected. Being a Mother ain’t no joke.”

Recently, Deion had an interview with PEOPLE, where he described his joy while holding his grandson for the first time. He shared, “Being a first-time grandfather is wonderful,” adding how he smiled and bonded with the newborn. It’s clear that despite the busy college football season, Coach Prime’s heart is also with his growing family.

Deion Sanders shares a birthday with his grandson

Grandpa Prime had a birthday surprise for the ages. On the day he turned 57, his daughter gave birth to Que. The Buffs coach shared the news during a preseason press conference, saying:

“That’s how good God is. God would choose me on my birthday, for my daughter, for my kid to have her first child. The first time I’m a grandfather, on my birthday. Do you understand how beautiful that is? How much of a blessing that is?”

Deiondra, who became R&B singer Jacquees' fiancee' in July, also expressed her joy on Instagram after giving birth. She wrote,

"Seeing your face, my sweet baby boy, made every moment worthwhile."

Deion Sanders, though proud, admitted back in March that he wasn’t quite ready to rock the “Granddad” title, calling it bittersweet.