I'd like to talk like this

This is from one of wife's relatives. And despite that, it's really good. He has pages of quotes and daily happenings with his 2 year old.

I'd really love my relationship with Father to sound more like this.

Later, when I was headed out the door, Carl called after me. "Thank you for giving me food, Daddy." He had already told me that he loved me, and he just wanted to say it again, differently.