Author Susan Soverign hilariously describes her time as a stay at home mom with her kids and pets on the farm while her husband, the engineer, works in the nearby town.  Her foibles include trouble with the car, the kids, operating various household appliances and anything which requires good common sense.  Her favorite phrase is "I wonder what he meant by that?".  Reminescent of Erma Bombeck you will enjoy her stories of everyday life.  Paperback and now out of print.