Stay-at-home mom Blondie takes care of the Bumstead children while her husband, Dagwood, deals with his friendly nemesis Herb Woodley and nosy, autocratic boss Mr. Dithers at work.
Plans for Alexander's 16th birthday party are put on hold after he says that he doesn't want one.
A Texas family moves in next door to Dagwood and Blondie, and they convince the Bumsteads to dig for oil on their property.
To boost his confidence so he can ask for a raise, Blondie sends a fake telegram to Dagwood making him believe he's inherited a large sum of money.
Mr. Dithers is hospitalized and leaves Dagwood in charge of a construction project; when nesting birds cause a delay, Mr. Dithers is less than pleased.