Episode 498: A Tale of Two Triumphs

Have you ever had a weekend so full of kid achievements, emotions, rushing, exhaustion, and absolute joy that you’re still processing it days later  This Whinypaluza Wednesday with Rebecca and her husband, Seth, brings you right into a weekend overflowing with family pride and beautiful chaos. The episode opens with Ella sharing her Teenage Tuesday reflections after acting in her school play and stepping into her new role as student director. Her leadership, organization, and dedication had the whole family beaming. Then comes the second triumph of the week as Lillie’s cheer teams wrapped up their fall season with huge wins, including grand champion honors. Between rehearsals, competitions, late nights, wardrobe changes, and races against the clock, the weekend reminded Rebecca and Seth just how much teamwork, resilience, and grit their girls carry. Rebecca gets honest about the bumps and time pressure she felt along the way and how giving herself grace is still a work in progress. Seth adds thoughtful life and business lessons from The Phantom Tollbooth, tying together the themes of awareness, time management, reflection, and personal growth. Together, they share inspiring insights for parents juggling full schedules while staying present in the joy. KEY TAKEAWAYS → Teamwork amplifies success, and kids show us how powerful it can be → Hard work pays off and both girls demonstrated that beautifully → Busy seasons guarantee bumps, so grace for yourself is essential → Time is inventory, and overscheduling drains peace quickly → Reflection helps you grow through chaos instead of repeating it → Leadership shows up early when kids are given room to rise Stay connected with Rebecca, Seth, and the whole Whinypaluza community. Join the free Whinypaluza Mom Group on Facebook for support, connection, and monthly challenges. Follow all of Rebecca’s updates, subscribe to the podcast, and help it reach more families by liking, commenting, reviewing, and sharing. All links are here https://linktr.ee/whinypaluzamom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices