joy n. The emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure; elation.
Arriving home I was greeted by a smile from Liv and an audible response that in the context, could easily be translated to be 'Hi Dad'. Very exciting and very cool!
A typical there's Daddy. Her seeing me. Me saying hello. Her smiling back at me. Followed by her making a hello noise back to me. Pure joy. Can't wait for the words to come pouring out. Every day is new. Goes without saying. We're enjoying every day of it.