Confessions of a Slacker Wife Book Review

Confessions of a Slacker Wife by Muffy Mead-Ferro looked like an entertaining read when I saw it on the shelf at the local library.

The book did not disappoint starting with the topics covered and the titles of the chapters!

Meet the Mrs.-  about the fact that you have now taking on the first and last name of your husband.

Can we talk dirty?-  about not getting to take a shower and what being dirty really is for moms.

Old enough to know better- about aging and the effects on the body of a woman.

Are we having fun yet?- about over committing to many events and activities and putting more energy into  being a hostess so that you don't enjoy the party.

Doing less and loving it- about how the wife handles all of the social interactions like gifts and thank you cards because if we waited for our husbands, they wouldn't do it!

Joined in matrimony, just not at the hip-  about doing things by yourself and keeping your friends.

Supermom I'm Not- about how the mom takes the lead on the child rearing and is responsible for knowing the size the kids where and what their friends names are and the dad doesn't have to know the same details.

I knew there was something I forgot to do today!-  about sex life and adding it to the to do list.

Trivial pursuits- about woman's magazine having no substance and keeping up on topics to have conversations with your husband about different topics.

Slackers, unite- was the final chapter about how men could do a better job of chipping in on household tasks but it seems that wives have a high expectation of the things that should get done.  Lower your expectations and don't aim for perfection because it is unrealistic and unnecessary.

The writing style was quite humorous and truthful.  I really enjoyed the chapter "Are we having fun yet?" Talking about how people go the extra mile when they are expecting guests and try out new recipes that leave them frazzled when the guests arrive.... for those of you who personally know me, this is a problem that I have!!  I over cook for all events.  This is why my husband has tried to limit the amount of time a year that I entertain at the house :)  I have tried very hard over the last few years to decrease the amount of items that I make when having company by planning ahead and making a list that I think would be good for the amount of people we are having and I try to do pot luck.  The mental idea that more food is coming, helps me to stop cooking earlier.  I could probably make a meal based on the food that made but at least I am cutting back :) 

I am sure that all wives and mothers can find a chapter that relates to you so closely that you will wonder if it is describing you!!  I highly recommend reading this book so please look it up at your local library or bookstore.  Let me know what you think about it.