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For many of us, there’s nothing more important than family. Nationwide have launched a new campaign where ordinary people tell us what’s important to them. Here, poet and mum Hollie McNish describes how her family makes her feel in her poem ‘Little Things’.

Nationwide would love you to watch Hollie below and tell them what feelings and memories the poem stirs up about your own family. They’d love to hear about the moments in your own DC’s lives that you will treasure forever.

Here’s what Nationwide has to say: “At Nationwide our members have a voice. For many of us, there's nothing more valuable than family. In this poem, 'Little Things', poet and mum Hollie McNish says it all better than we ever could.”

So, what “little things” about your family will you always treasure? If you were talking to your DC, what would you tell them about the things that they do and how it makes you feel?

Everyone who posts a comment below will be entered into a prize draw where one Mumsnetter will win a £300 Love2Shop voucher.

Thanks and good luck,
MNHQ

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What a beautiful poem, that took me right back to the magical and frightening moment my son came into the world. I have loved and dreaded every moment in equal measure. But wouldn't change my boy for the world. One of the best memories of which there are many is the time he drew me a little picture of me on the sofa playing my ukulele with our cat watching. It is a scrap of paper that makes me smile from ear to ear each time I come across it. A beautiful memory one of which I hope there will be many more.

Every moment with our children is just so precious.

For their unconditional love, how they make sure a piece of cake or a chocolate is specially reserved just for us.

For the sheer wonder of observing their development, their unbridled passion for learning and discovery, how they find even the simplest thing amazing.

And for their infectious energy, how they keep us young.

They are truly a gift that keeps on giving.

I cherish every moment. I love to stand and watch when my eldest is helping my youngest to read. They are always making me laugh.

I longed for a child so much and had so many crushing losses that I thought at 45 that all hope was gone. Yet here she came, my 'golden egg' beautiful girl. When she was a baby and was full of milk and cuddled up to my chest she'd make a lovely contented huffing sound which we called 'happy huffing' - now at 6, she finds joy and excitement in things we don't even notice. She has made me look at life in a different way and I cherish her and feel so lucky she is here.

The (very few and far between) moments when my two spontaneously hug each other, rather than the usual biting/pinching/general battering!

As a mum of 5 little ones I treasure most the times when they give me random hugs and say "oooh I love u mummy". Watching them grow up and changing is really precious as soon they will be more interested in their mates to play with mum! The things that really stick in my head are the funny things they say and do, I've caught mine in some right scenarios - my 3 boys dressed in princess dresses with play guns in their hands ! Them using the quilt to bump down the stairs on as a toboggan !! Treasure those memories before they get boyfriends or girlfriends and only want mum for their washing haha

When my little ones ask for a 'kiss, squeeze and cuddle' - something my daughter created when she was only 2 years old - it makes me feel thankful for every moment we have together (even the tough ones). I get a 'kiss, squeeze and cuddle' every morning when I drop them off at school (even in front of her friends) and I get one at bedtime. My son does his a little different to the original created by his sister but he heard the phrase as he was growing up and he knew it was something special so he has created his own version to be included in the moments. I love that it is something special that we share, but they've both made it into their own individual thing at the same time.

I chuckled to myself yesterday when my ds said to me I was walking home from school today when I felt the ridge to skip. So I skipped all the way home! It's moments like this that make you so grateful to be a parent 😊

well, where do I start... I would say the thing that is very endearing right now is the funny comments that they come away with.

Still checking in on them at night. My children are 3 and 7 and after I've put them to bed, a couple if hours later before I go to bed I will go in and check on them, give them another kiss, and I get butterflies looking at them and thinking they are mine that I made

i treasure her lovely smile every morning when i wake her

I will never forget when I gave birth to my daughter, looking at her and thinking, this is the 'best' day of my entire life, I called her Natalie which means natal day to reflect how I felt on that day.

My daughter telling me everything about what happened at school

When they go to sleep.
:)

The deep and often random conversations we have, usually in the car, when they show what little philosophers they really are. It's amazing how much children notice about the world around them, good and bad, and I try my best to answer their questions (in an age appropriate way).

Having the oppportunity to see their personalities develop over time with certain traits being lost over time whilst others continue getting stronger, stubborness is definitely in the latter category!

The little things I always will treasure about our little ones are the little things they do every day to show how much they love us.

The way they cuddle us and tell us they love us.

The way the fight with us when they think we are wrong.

The way they never hold it against us when we make a mistake.

The way we are the centre of their world.

The way they are the centre of OUR world.

Heart melting :)
My daughter is wild and almost three :) she's a little tornado and in the craziness I sometimes forget the precious little things, one that touched me recently was overhearing her telling one of my colleagues 'that's my mummy, she loves me as big as the big blue sky!' With a huge smile on her face :) it was a precious moment, knowing that she does listen to how much I love her :).

I treasure those tiny hands holding onto my boob and the snuffling sound they made as they fed contentedly. All the firsts they achieved rolling over, crawling, babbling, taking that first step.

I treasure how excited they get over the little things like their favourite meal for tea or pancakes for breakfast, new shoes or a shiny pound coin. How they laugh together and end up in fits of giggles. How they love each other and help each other get ready for school in the morning.

I treasure their cuddles, co-sleeping (even if it means tossing and turning all night), that they still want to play games with me, bedtime reading, holding them tight until they fall asleep. Being woken early every morning as the youngest crawls in next to me and plants his lips on mine and wraps his arms around my neck and we drift off again together.

I treasure those kisses at the school gates that the eldest tries to do as discreetly as possible so his friends don't see. Those huge smiles as they run out of school into my arms followed immediately by "Can we go to the park?" whatever the weather.

I treasure parents day and school reports just to know what they are up to when they are not with me. School plays, football matches.... Wow first goal ever scored (I have to admit I cried).

But most of all I treasure how happy they are and how they always seem to turn a negative into a positive no matter what. Sometimes I wish I could flick off the growing switch but I know I have so many more treasureble moments to come.

Tight cuddles, morning cuddles, I love you mummy, sleeping contentedly, a laugh that just makes you smile instantly, there smell there is nothing like these little things in the whole world! Mummy to 4 and I'm love with each one beyond belief

Bringing my son home from the hospital, in the depths of a very snowy winter and placing him in the lounge, where me and DH just looked at him in wonder (whilst also feeling scared we were left alone with a baby!)

I'll always treasure the beautiful moment after bath time when they wear their hooded towel over their head and wrapped around their body, only their clean little face and those big eyes looking up as you carry them out of the bathroom. Like a newborn again.

Until they grab their bits, whip open the towel and shout 'WILLY!!!!!' of course.

Ah, boys....

My DS is autistic, I treasure every single milestone as I never thought he would achieve them. I treasure his courage as he tries so hard at everything. But most of all I treaure each time he says he loves me, as he was non-verbal for many years.

I love the way they spontaneously give you a cuddle for no apparent reason.

Just the little moments you take for granted, watching them play and giggle, interacting with one another, seeing them proud of their achievements and their little faces lighting up when they see me after being at school / work, bliss!

I love my 3 little girls, the oldest one who is 3 yrs old is caring and likes to take care of her little sisters. The middle one is 22 months, she's very cheeky and is always looking for a laugh. The youngest who is only 4 months old, loves and adores both her sisters, her little face lights up whenever they pay attention to her. All three of my girls are very happy girls, love to have fun & have a laugh.