The words: [Grampy] This is a book about the time we've spent together and all of the amazing things we've learned along the way! [Esme] / [Grampy], this time last year something magical would soon happen. / My story was about to begin. / This time last year I hadn't met you, I hadn't heard your voice. / I hadn't seen the look of unconditional love in your eyes. / This time last year, I didn't know how the sun would feel on my skin, or how the birds would sound when they sing. / I didn't know about the buzz of the days... or the quiet of the nights. / This time last year I didn't know what it was like to be loved. / [Grampy], this time last year you didn't know what it was like to be a grandfather. / You learned that every day with me would be a new adventure. / You didn't you had an empty space in your heart, or how I would fill it. / You were about to learn how to play again. / You didn't know how proud you would feel. / You didn't know what it would be like to be enchanted by someone so small. / This time last year you thought you knew what love was. / Then I arrived. Welcome to being a Grandfather. Love, [Esme]