Hayley Hengst
Hello AM readers! I'm Hayley. Stay-at-home mom to three boys/angels/tyrants (primarily tyrants). Most days, I am very content in that role. Other days, well, you know how it goes. I absolutely love writing for Austin Moms Blog. I also love: books, bubble baths, Mexican food, porch swings, and traveling. I hate: the hustle and bustle of trying to get out the door, on time, with all three of my kids. Seriously, I just kind of give up. You can read more about my crazy crew at www.motherfreaking.com!
It’s More Magical Than You Realize
The Christmases of my childhood were nothing short of magical. They were perfect, truly. When I envision the Christmases spanning from circa 1986 through circa 1992 (that’s “circa” age 5 to “circa” age...
Hey Mama, You Could Be Doing Better
Once upon a time....
I really had sh*t together.
I smile fondly when I think about that time.
I had one child, and he was out of the newborn stage.
He was about two, and though I...
Here I Sit, At This Indoor Play Place
Here I sit, at this indoor play place.
It smells a bit like smelly sock here. Children whom I don't know, are coming dangerously close to me with their dirty, sweaty, bare feet. One just...
That Stage of Life? It Will Be Hard.
That stage of life? It's gonna be hard, you guys.
I'm talking right now to all of you who still have little ones at home. Non-teenagers.
We think this stage of life is hard. I...
10 Things I Want to Say to My Husband This Father’s Day
It's almost Father's Day, babe.
And I have so many things to say to you.
Why, ten, to be exact.
Most of our evenings are spent getting our wee men down for bed, then crashing...
I’m a Mom, But I Still Need MY Mom…
It's Mother's Day week.
All week long, Austin Moms Blog is putting out Mother's Day-related posts.
I myself was set to write one titled, "I'm a Mom, But I Still Need My Mom."
But then, I found...
The REAL Reason I’m So Tired
"What is a Stay-At-Home Mom Worth?"
This is an article I'm sure we've all seen a million times. The article, in various forms, seems to circulate around on Facebook fairly regularly. I clicked on it...
Can Your Marriage Survive Your Kids?
Question: Having children... does it bring a couple closer together, or does it tear them apart? Can your marriage survive your kids?
Answer: Tears them apart, of course! Takes your easy breezy, "on Saturday mornings,...
I Hate Playing With My Kids
"Am I the only one who hates playing with my kids? I mean, I actually HATE playing with my kids".
"I feel ya. Me too"
This is a snippet of a conversation I overheard seven years...