NNP- Thanks for the tip on creating watched topics. And for letting me know you can identify with some of these feelings. It really does help.
WCW- Yes, we're still here. Don't know if that's good or bad! Well, let's say it's good. We're both committed to our own personal growth and reaching out for a little help. I have seen a few scenes of those nanny shows. I can't bring myself to watch them. The sound of those kids screaming just makes me want to run from the room. And I can't imagine watching that for entertainment!!! People at work have mentioned the show and been aghast that a household could look like that. But, 30 seconds of my worst interactions with S4 look a lot like a Super Nanny trailer.
I will have to see if a 5 minute time out in the morning helps. Sometimes it does. But when S is truly hysterical, he needs an hour of chill out time.