The kids are relieved to learn that their parents didn't write the letter to Dear Libby.
When Carol isn't suppose to answer the phone, she picks up anyway and mistakes Mike's boss for Mike.
The magazine comes to see the family Carol wrote about.
Bobby decides to switch from the drums to the bugle.
Carol learns she has to get her tonsils removed alongside of Cindy.
Bobby says his ankle hurts when he's suppose to climb the treehouse to take the oath.
Tommy confesses that the cigarettes were his.
When Carol's story is rejected, Mike convinces her to try again highlighting the positive side to their family life.
The family helps Bobby try and overcome his fear of heights.
The older girl finally asks Greg why he's going out of his way to talk to her.
The kids think Jan's wig is a joke and she learns that her friends envy her blonde hair.