Archaeological Dig: Living Room Edition

Archaeological Dig: Living Room Edition

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It started as a simple quest. Find the remote. Watch a movie. Easy, right?

Archaeological Dig: Living Room Edition

Archaeological Dig: Living Room Edition

Twenty minutes later, we’re conducting a full excavation of our sectional. Marcus has gone elbow-deep between cushions while Theo bounces on the couch like it’s a trampoline. Sophie’s appointed herself Chief Cataloguer of Random Findings, which apparently requires sitting cross-legged on the floor and providing running commentary.

Today's haul includes 73 cents and questionable snack remnants

Today’s haul includes 73 cents and questionable snack remnants

The treasure we unearthed was… impressive. Seventy-three cents in change, enough hair ties to supply a small salon, one very sad goldfish cracker that might predate the Obama administration, and Theo’s missing Hot Wheels car from six months ago. Also, an alarming amount of mysterious crumbs that Biscuit found very interesting.

Victory is ours

Victory is ours

Theo finally emerged victorious, remote held high like he’d just won Olympic gold.

The aftermath of Operation Couch Dive

The aftermath of Operation Couch Dive

The cleanup took longer than the search, but now our couch is officially the cleanest it’s been since we bought it. Until next week, when we’ll inevitably lose the remote again.

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