In December we're taking another trip to Disneyland.  We can't get enough, and this time we're going with the kiddo's prince (they got "married" a couple of months ago). 

Now the Prince's mom is very efficient, thinks of everything ahead of time, and has a plan to avert any possible mishap.  Last time she took her boys to Disneyland (her sister and kids went, too), she ordered brightly colored matching tie dyed t-shirts for all the kids so she could easily spot them in a large crowd.  I appreciate the thought and planning she put into the hippie shirts idea, but when we go in December, our kiddo isn't wearing a shirt that competes with the neon factor of a county worker's uniform.

So, I started thinking about what I can do to keep our kiddo safe.  You see, when we've gone to D-land before, the kiddo rode in the stroller most of the time. Hence, we didn't have to worry about her running off.  And I know she's a smart kid, and she probably wouldn't do anything like that; but a kid is a kid, and sometimes there is a character, a ride, a balloon, a something-so-appealing-it-can't-be-resisted, and a child goes after it without a second thought of checking with mom or dad. 

With all this in mind, I was beyond delighted when a friend sent me this link for Safety Tats.  What a simple yet brilliant idea!  The safety tattoos are like the character ones kids wear now, but the tattoo is that of the parent's cell phone number and a message that says, "If Lost, Please Call . . .."   I do wonder about how long it will last (company states the tattoos last 1-5 days), but I figure for $20, it's worth a shot.  My other option is to use a permanent marker on the kiddo or on her clothes.  I liked the tattoo idea better.