[dianneemily]

Oh, I'm sorry. Believe me I have been there, so many times and I have also felt like the worst mother in the world. For today, will he watch TV for a little while so you can get a break? Just let him stay up and try to put him to bed early tonight. Maybe if he goes to sleep early, then you can spend some time with your 5 year old.
Here is a question for you. Are you married? My dh can get both my girls to go to sleep much easier than I can. They both tend to keep themselves awake when I am in the picture.
If you are married, maybe tomorrow you could leave the house either around naptime or bedtime and dh could give it a try. At least try to get him some sleep because it never works when everyone is tired and cranky. Just a thought.

I really, really do know how hard this is. I have been there, and it has been ugly.