Dear Lexi
"Let the little children come unto me." ~ Jesus
by Rdfrdmom2
A letter to my infant granddaughter
Prologue
Dear Lexi:
Posted January 26, 2009Biographical / Non-Fiction
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A pastiche patterned after Baby Bear, Baby Bear
Chapter 1
Alexis, Alexis
Posted January 26, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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haikus on nursing an infant
Chapter 2
Contented To Be Attached To You
Posted January 27, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Late Night Musings
Chapter 3
Hi, Lexi; Haikus for You
Posted January 27, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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It doesn't get much better than this
Chapter 4
Snugly
Posted January 28, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Such great joy
Chapter 5
Great Expectations
Posted January 29, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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A friendly comment spawned this today
Chapter 6
Kindred Hearts
Posted January 30, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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A minute poem (maybe)
Chapter 7
Once
Posted January 31, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Everybody won tonight
Chapter 8
Super Bowl Sunday
Posted February 1, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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I hate it when Lexi cries and I can't fix it
Chapter 9
Growing Pains
Posted February 14, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Lexi made her first trip to church on 3/8/09
Chapter 10
First Sunday in Church
Posted March 11, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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First Heart of Suffolk Outing for Lexi
Chapter 11
Heart of Suffolk Pancake Breakfast
Posted March 13, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Even the mundane becomes special with Lexi
Chapter 12
Spellbound By You
Posted March 13, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Lexi was searched at 8 weeks old
Chapter 13
Search Me?
Posted March 22, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Response to someone's comment about Lexi and me
Chapter 14
My Blessing, Not Theirs
Posted March 22, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Christening Day
Chapter 15
Dedication
Posted April 11, 2009Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Lexi wanted to share some thoughts with readers
Chapter 16
Messages from Lexi
Posted April 30, 2009General / Poetry
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I know there are mixed styles but I chose to do it
Chapter 17
Grandmothers and Granddaughters
Posted April 30, 2009Family / Poetry
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It was as if Lexi knew to be very still
Chapter 18
Tornado Warning
Posted May 1, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Lexi has discovered her toes!
Chapter 19
Variety
Posted May 30, 2009General / Poetry
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Wii and We
Chapter 20
Nanny Exercises
Posted May 30, 2009Family / Poetry
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Every day with Lexi is a promise of new adventure
Chapter 21
Day of Promise
Posted September 3, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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Lexi is exerting herself
Chapter 22
Temper, Temper, Temper
Posted September 15, 2009General / Poetry
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Lexi is into everything these days
Chapter 23
New Expectations
Posted September 15, 2009General / Poetry
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Lexi's First Conference
Chapter 25
Extraordinary Women
Posted October 29, 2009Biographical / Non-Fiction
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All grandmothers will understand!
Chapter 26
Loving Lexi
Posted November 12, 2009Biographical / Poetry
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For my Little Lexi
Chapter 27
Conventional Wisdom
Posted February 18, 2010Biographical / Poetry
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Lexi's 1st shadorma
Chapter 28
Seeing Life Anew
Posted February 25, 2010Biographical / Poetry
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4-6-7style with connector between verses
Chapter 29
Lex
Posted March 11, 2010Biographical / Poetry
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Contest Winner |
Discussion with middle school students
Chapter 30
Why Not Be Legal?
Posted March 14, 2010Commentary and Philosophy / Non-Fiction
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Triolet for Lexi
Chapter 31
All Too Soon You'll Walk Away
Posted May 26, 2010Biographical / Poetry
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inspired by Sacred Heart's The Mirror
Chapter 32
Come Closer, Child
Posted August 5, 2010Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Contest Winner |
Neither she nor her mom ever crawled much
Chapter 33
Following Mommy
Posted September 1, 2010Biographical / Poetry
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written for my granddaughter, Lexi
Chapter 34
Asleep
Posted September 19, 2010Biographical / Poetry
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a little discernment I received on 1-23-10
Chapter 35
Birthday Cakes and Sin
Posted August 26, 2010Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Lexi loves dancing with her grandfather
Chapter 36
Dancing
Posted October 31, 2010Biographical / Poetry
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Lexi is so silly when she dances
Chapter 38
Silly
Posted October 31, 2010Biographical / Poetry
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Lexi's Learning New Words Daily
Chapter 39
You Said What?
Posted December 16, 2010Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Holding someone precious to me
Chapter 40
Ensconced Within My Soul
Posted January 5, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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Whitney for Lexi
Chapter 41
Nanny, Nanny
Posted January 12, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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Nothing as sweet as the voice of a child
Chapter 42
Lexi Sings
Posted January 14, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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From Lexi's Perspective
Chapter 43
Lexi's Second Birthday
Posted January 25, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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Having a little fun at Lexi's expense
Chapter 44
Opening Sinuses
Posted January 26, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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Nothing Like Grandchildren
Chapter 45
My Lexi
Posted February 25, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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Unconditional Love
Chapter 46
Whenever You Have Fears
Posted February 27, 2011General / Poetry
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Watching Lexi Play
Chapter 47
Delighting in Your Discovery of You
Posted March 26, 2011Family / Poetry
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Never know what you might see
Chapter 48
Windows: Reflections & Projections
Posted May 25, 2011Biographical / Non-Fiction
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Not all muttering is bad!
Chapter 49
Mutterings
Posted June 21, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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A good idea gone wrong
Chapter 50
She Takes Hers Straight
Posted July 1, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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From Lexi's Viewpoint
Chapter 51
At the Park
Posted August 19, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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Lexi talks about her favorite ride
Chapter 52
Carousel
Posted January 9, 2012Biographical / Poetry
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What's in Lexi's Juice Cup?
Chapter 53
Best Not to Tell
Posted February 1, 2012Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Textbooks say moons are for the night
Chapter 54
Morning Moon May Need a Shrink
Posted January 15, 2012Biographical / Poetry
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Morning moon two days in a row
Chapter 55
Return of Morning Moon
Posted January 14, 2012General / Poetry
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Flashiest is not always most noticed
Chapter 56
Morning Moon
Posted January 13, 2012Commentary and Philosophy / Poetry
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Lexi beat me 3 times today
Chapter 57
Tribute to Candy Land
Posted February 8, 2012General / Poetry
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Lexi's take on her daddy's saying
Chapter 58
Literally Speaking
Posted May 29, 2012Biographical / Poetry
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been picking blueberries for 3 weeks now
Chapter 59
Blueberry Fairies
Posted July 9, 2012Fantasy / Poetry
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She didn't stop for over an hour!!!
Chapter 60
Lexi's First Time at Open Gym
Posted August 20, 2012Biographical / Poetry
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1st attempt at this style of writing
Chapter 61
Hanging Out with You
Posted October 14, 2012Biographical / Poetry
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No child should ever experience this
Chapter 62
This I Can Promise
Posted December 14, 2012Commentary and Philosophy / Non-Fiction
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Lexi is a great distractor
Chapter 63
Saving Me
Posted August 24, 2011Biographical / Poetry
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5-7-5 for Lexi's 4th birthday
Chapter 64
Birthday Joys
Posted January 27, 2013Biographical / Poetry
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Nanny and Lexi sharing quality time
Chapter 65
Little People in Barbie House
Posted February 22, 2013Family / Poetry
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A bit more about Alexis
Chapter 66
Traits of Lexi
Posted January 16, 2015General / Poetry
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Alexis in action
Chapter 67
Lexi's View of Life
Posted January 5, 2015General / Poetry
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Treasure can be made from trash...
Chapter 68
One Man's Trash
Posted January 28, 2015Biographical / Poetry
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This girl has no fear
Chapter 69
Lexi's Playground Experience
Posted September 5, 2013Biographical / Poetry
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