After my self-pitying tirade earlier this morning, I hit the gym. It wasn’t until we got back home that I realized TWO was rocking a fever. A 102.6, to be exact.

I feel the need to share with you that I managed to complete all of the following tasks simultaneously without losing it:

1. Complete phone conversation with nurse from pediatrician’s office.

2. Take TWO’s temperature rectally.

3. Corral ONE in the bathroom naked from the waist down — he was not allowed to leave until he pooped in the potty. Because it’s high time he learned. So far this method (corralling) is working for us. I mean, it’s loud. There’s a lot of drama. Nevertheless, the poop does end up in the potty.

4. Ignore his screams of protest while completing tasks #1 and #2.

I held it together because I am experimenting with a combination of prayer and positive self-talk.  It’s amazing how much confidence I can find in myself when I think about all the frightening things I have done recently. Like natural childbirth. And Zumba.