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I visited those friends whod just had a baby, and she was washing dishes and he was cleaning the house, and I burst with
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"I visited those friends who'd just had a baby, and she was washing dishes and he was cleaning the house, and I burst with happiness. And in their minds, they were in this terrible domestic rut"

- Josh Lucas

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In this quote, the speaker, Josh Lucas, describes going to good friends who have simply had an infant. He observes the mom cleaning dishes and the dad cleaning up your house, and he feels overwhelmed with joy. However, he also keeps in mind that in their minds, the couple is stuck in a "horrible domestic rut." This could recommend that the new parents are struggling to adjust to their new functions and responsibilities, and might feel caught in the ordinary jobs of life. Regardless of this, the speaker is still able to see the delight and love in their home, and his burst of joy shows the beauty of new life and the strength of their relationship.

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Josh Lucas This quote is written / told by Josh Lucas somewhere between June 20, 1971 and today. He was a famous Actor from USA. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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