Anna Guy
Advertisement
About Anna Guy
Anna Guy is a busy mum of five - four school-aged kids and a baby. She shares anecdotes and experiences from her days running around after her brood.
Advertisement
what's in this section?
A big year
As Anna Guy looks back on 2014 she realises how much has happened and how much the kids have grown.
Christmas rush with a baby
This year I seem to be VERY disorganised with my Christmas shopping... I haven't actually done any at all.
Where does the time go?
My oldest son Finn is graduating from primary school next week. Yep, my little boy is not so little anymore.
Recording the milestones
Just the other day the kids were all asking me how old they were when they crawled and I honestly couldn't remember.
Camping with a baby
With December approaching rapidly, we are now starting get excited about our summer holiday. This year all seven of us are off camping.
Are we there yet?
After a squabbling family road trip, Anna Guy discovers sometimes it's the destination, not the journey, that matters.
The spirit of Christmas
This year I want to get the kids thinking more about how good it feels to give presents not that it's ALL just about receiving them.
Capturing the moment
I know there is a saying "pick your battles" but I decided I don't ask them for too much so this one I was going to win.
Welcoming twins
Last week Anna Guy went to visit her sister and her new twins, making her reflect on how daunting the newborn days can be.
Teething troubles
Does anyone have any good tips for soothing teething babies? Anna Guy is open to suggestions.
Keeping track of the kids
At one point during a chaotic sports evening Anna Guy lost track of a few children - here's why she's decided she needs a new plan.
Fun and games
A ping pong table 'for the kids' brings out Anna Guy's competitive side.
The onesie craze
Have you ever heard of a "onesie"? I would call probably call them an "all in one" and I thought they were only for babies until recently...
Junk food lessons
Our kids would eat junk food every day all day if we let them. And it's probably almost cheaper to buy the junk than the good stuff.
The birds and the bees
My eldest son has just had the 'talk' at primary school. I thought I had a bit more time up my sleeve.
- Discussions on our forums
- Comments on our stories
- Newsletter guides to pregnancy, babies and toddlers
- A personal profile and the chance to connect with other mums
- Newsletter updates from the Essential Mums team
- Competitions and the chance to win great prizes.
