Comment from ExperiencingLiphe

Excellent

It sounds exhausting, fun but exhausting. I went over and seen my nephews the one day and when I was there I sat and played the tablet with my oldest nephew and as the little one was running around creating havoc. I was just trying to keep the two of us outta the way as my brother in law ran around chasing and cleaning up after the little one. I won't lie it was kind of funny to see and I'm was ever so grateful I didn't have to clean the messes up. Great job and enjoy her while you can

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2015

oh, trust me - there aren't many days we don't have at least a little time together - love, jan

Comment from MelB

Excellent

I enjoyed reading more about Lexi. I like the line leap pad maneuverer. It is great that she cites Bible verses too. She sounds like a well-rounded kiddo!

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2015

yes, she is, MelB - and is a hand-full, too! love, jan

Comment from kiwijenny

Excellent

What a delightful child...I love that she recites Bible verses
I love teaching littlest to do that .i use our hands ...love your neighbor as yourself is especially good
Well penned ..precious
God bless

 Comment Written 18-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 18-Jan-2015

thanks so much, kiwijenny
love, jan

Comment from adewpearl

Excellent

love the eclectic list of Lexi characteristics, from manic dancer to girl who shares Bible verses - she has always sounded like such a delight to me :-) Brooke

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2015

thanks, Brooke
love, jan

Comment from flamingstar

Excellent

Is this one of those rictameter poems? Great topic and great fun to read. It's wonderful to read these heartwarming poems where parents cherish their children, balancing all the horror stories we're subjected to on the news.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2015

yes, flamingstar - this is a rictameter - jan

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

I always love reading about Lexi and this poem is no different. You describe a wonderful grandchild and I am sure she is. You're her grandmother, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2015

thanks so much, Barbara - when I told her this afternoon I had written a new poem about her, she exclaimed, "Whoopee!"
Jan

Comment from Patrick G Cox

Excellent

Hi Rdfrdmom2,

You seems to have a very bright and active young lady in Alexis. Long may she continue to flourish. Nice poem, the diamond form suits the subject.

Patrick

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2015

Patrick - she is my diamond in the rough
love, jan

Comment from c_lucas

Excellent

A child's life should be one of joy and play. They should not be bogged down with the negative context of life. This is very well written with a smooth flow of words, making for a very good read.

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2015

you are exactly right, Charlie
love, jan

reply by c_lucas on 20-Jan-2015

You're welcome, Jan. Charlie

Comment from mountainwriter49

Excellent

Hi, Jan,

I'm assuming this is your granddaughter? What a lovely poem for and about her. This brought back memories when my child was young. A good read which took me down memory lane this morning.
-Ray

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2015

Ray, yes, she is my only grandchild - jan

Comment from alf collier

Excellent

Hi rdfrdmom. I confess the name caught my eye first. My mother's name was Alexa, commonly shortened to Lexie. Anyhow, to the poem. I found it a delight to read and gained a picture of a lively child who explores the world around her. Thanks for sharing, alf

 Comment Written 17-Jan-2015

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reply by the author on 17-Jan-2015

alf, yes, today she "invented" a 'truck-o-meter' out of recycled
materials collected while her mom was cooking - she told me
it was important to make new things out of recycled things -
what a kid
jan